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Virtual care: Try it, you may like it

WebThose seeking information may call 855-579-7657 to speak to a representative. With so many people continuing to try virtual care Dr. Mark Steffen, chief …

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Five ways to help kids have a healthy start to the school year

WebMany students will be returning to school with revised COVID-19 guidelines in place, including the elimination of mask requirements and social distancing …

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How partnerships are creating a healthier future for Black mothers …

WebIn Minnesota, Black mothers are three times more likely to die and Indigenous mothers are four times more likely to die due to complications from …

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The importance of patient-centered care for members with a …

WebFor someone managing a serious illness, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the appointments, doctors and nurses, new medications and ever-evolving …

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The State We're In

WebThe State We’re In is a podcast that explores themes related to health, health equity and community. In these episodes we’ll examine what it means to have fair and just …

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Blue Cross launches partnership to increase access to culturally

WebBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced a partnership with Hurdle Health to provide free, culturally responsive mental healthcare to residents of …

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Health Equity Month is a time for awareness, action on societal …

WebBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota recognizes our critical role in addressing health inequities. We are committed to making racial and health equity core …

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2022 Report to the Community

Web2022 by the numbers. $16.55 million was donated to charitable organizations — 99% remaining within Minnesota. 14,000 hours were donated by associates to charitable …

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A pledge to help increase mental health resources for rural …

WebAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness each year. While rates of mental illness are …

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Your most common “new year, new plan” questions, answered

WebA new calendar year also means a benefit reset for many people – perhaps you’re new to Blue Cross, have a new plan through your employer or the marketplace, or …

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Mental health conditions are underdiagnosed in BIPOC …

WebJuly is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. New data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the Minnesota Department of Human Services shows how …

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How a strategic focus on population health can reduce disparities

WebApril 9, 2021. As a health equity champion for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and current Bush Fellow, Ani Koch is deeply focused on work that addresses inequities for …

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Clear, plain language helps everyone make good health choices

WebHealth literacy affects Blue Cross many ways: As a system, Blue Cross strives to make access points easy to use and understandable by all.; Blue Cross …

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Blue Cross associates share life experiences to advocate for organ

WebAugust 2021 marks the 25 th anniversary of National Minority and Multi-Ethnic Donor Awareness Month — a national effort to raise awareness around organ and tissue …

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Investment in behavioral health matters for overall care

WebMay is Mental Health month, a time dedicated to fight stigma and support mental health awareness. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota recognizes that …

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A Regional Approach to Oral Health

WebThat shortage of dental health professionals is especially present in rural Minnesota counties, with the lack of access to care hitting those on medical assistance …

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The origins of Blue Cross in Minnesota: A story 90 years in the …

WebThe organization that would come to be known as Blue Cross got its start on February 4, 1933, when seven hospitals in St. Paul formed the Hospital Service …

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Rural-focused care provider Homeward opens first Minnesota …

WebHomeward’s unique approach to care aims to improve inequities existing within the current healthcare landscape. According to the National Rural Health …

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Healthcare at your door: Qualifying Medicare members eligible for …

WebFor some seniors, going to a doctor’s office can be difficult for a number of reasons. Sometimes sitting in a waiting room may be physically uncomfortable. Or …

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