Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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Our offices and customer service lines will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Advancing equity and fostering diversity are core to our mission and values. We hope everyone is able to take some time and reflect on the progress that has been made – while recognizing the need to drive even more positive change for all.

In celebration of June as , we asked members of our Blue Pride associate resource group (ARG) about what the designation means to them, how they celebrate, and how others can get involved. The Blue Pride ARG serves as a networking and collaboration resource for LGBTQIA+ associates and their allies.

Blue Cross celebrates Pride Month 2024 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN In recognition of June as Pride Month, Blue Cross honors and celebrates the many contributions of Blue Pride, an associate resource group (ARG) for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, intersex and asexual associates (LGBTQIA+) and their allies.

When Blue Cross members are faced with complex and challenging medical situations, in-home relief and assistance can be found through DispatchHealth. A Blue Cross in-network provider, Dispatch Health makes “house calls” throughout the Twin Cities, with services ranging from same-day treatment to 30-day acute care.

DispatchHealth delivers care to right to doorsteps - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN DispatchHealth is finding renewed value in bringing doctors right to people's doorsteps.

A reflection of the rich diversity across our workforce can be found in our associate resource groups, or ARGs. All ARGs are voluntary, employee-led organizations that foster connections based on common interests or lived experiences. Learn more about how Blue Cross ARGs partner with a wide range of community organizations across Minnesota.

Volunteering with purpose: Blue Cross associate-led groups support community organizations Blue Cross ARGs have partnerships in place with one or more community organizations across the state that share a dedicated cause or align with their identity.

In partnership with Martina’s Table, our volunteer Community Advisory Board (CAB) advises Blue Cross on key priorities and insights that can help to reduce racial and health inequities in multiple ways. The CAB enables deeper engagement with consumers, caregivers and community members on issues that matter most in improving access to quality and equitable healthcare for everyone.

Blue Cross is listening to underrepresented voices – and you can get involved - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN What began in 2020 as a Blue Cross partnership with Marnita's Table – a Twin Cities nonprofit dedicated to closing gaps in differences by amplifying the voices of BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ and others often left unheard in policy and community decision m...

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) has announced Blue Cross as a national finalist for the prestigious Freedom Award, which recognizes excellence in supporting employees who serve in the Guard and Reserves. One of our associates shares her experience with Blue Cross’ military Associate Resource Group and the importance of supporting military connected employees and their families.

Blue Cross recognized for military support, one associate tells her story Additionally, Blue Cross has recently been named one of 30 national finalists among more than 1,700 nominations for The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

This Memorial Day, Blue Cross honors all of those who have fallen in service of our nation.

We are a proud sponsor of the MORE Run for Refugees, aimed at raising funds to help refugees and new immigrants overcome barriers related to language, culture, finances, education and more, in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Since its creation 30 years ago, MORE has supported generations of New Americans from the moment they arrive in the United States. Register to attend their 13th annual event on Saturday, June 8.

Run for Refugees 5K — MORE Run for Refugees

Congratulations to our president and CEO Dana Erickson on being named as a 2024 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Now in its 27th year, these awards recognize the professional accomplishments and community involvement of some of the Twin Cities' top women business leaders. Dana brings a dedication to inclusion and innovation to her everyday work, helping Blue Cross maintain our position as Minnesota’s number one health plan.

Women in Business: Dana Erickson, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Dana Erickson of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a 2024 Women in Business honoree. Here's why:

We were recently recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer by the Age-Friendly Institute for our commitment to being a great place to work for people aged 50 and above. We proudly foster an inclusive and supportive environment where DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) includes accepting and celebrating associates of all ages.

Blue Cross recognized as Certified Age-Friendly Employer for valuing the knowledge and experiences of associates over 50 Blue Cross has been recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) by the Age-Friendly Institute.

The latest in our “Take 5” series features Dr. Meera Atkins, vice president of medical management. Dr. Atkins shares what Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to her and how her experience as a physician and a person of color shapes her work at Blue Cross.

Take 5: Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month with vice president of medical management Dr. Meera Atkins This edition of “Take 5” features Dr. Meera Atkins, vice president of medical management at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

When identifying and addressing causes and symptoms of specific health needs, perception plays a critical role. For , our vice president of behavioral health and mental health parity, Dr. Brett Hart, shares his perspectives on how behavioral and physical health factors are intertwined.

Spot the signs: five things to remember during Mental Health Awareness Month - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN Dr. Brett Hart, vice president of behavioral health and mental health parity at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, shares five things to remember during Mental Health Awareness Month

Our recent survey on the state of Black maternal health in Minnesota revealed that more than half of respondents feel discriminated against, based on their race or ethnicity. As part of the Blue Cross commitment to help combat inequities in all areas of health, we are investing in culturally concordant care and supporting positive change throughout the maternal care system.

Survey shows Black maternal health disparities run deep – how Blue Cross is supporting positive change Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is dedicated to improving health equity in maternal care. Key insights throughout the maternal health ecosystem continue to inform and shape our work, including new data from a survey commissioned by Blue Cross.

The latest in our “Take 5” series features our Chief Financial Officer John Uribe. Since joining Blue Cross in 2013, John has strived to discover new ways to keep the cost of healthcare down to prioritize member needs. In this brief Q&A, John talks about his motivations, his priorities and how his work impacts our members.

Take 5: A look at Blue Cross from the perspective of our CFO - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN This edition of Take 5 features John Uribe, Blue Cross chief financial officer (CFO). John has been with Blue Cross for 11 years, serving as Vice President, Corporate Development, before becoming CFO.

Members of our behavioral health and Medicaid teams will be at the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health's 28th annual Child & Adolescent Conference in Duluth, April 28-30. The conference is designed to educate, connect and share resources with those supporting children professionally or through personal connections. The conference is open to teachers, therapists, social workers, health care workers, parents and all others who support children’s mental health. Blue Cross is a proud sponsor of this event.

Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health One of the largest conferences of its kind in the country – we welcome teachers, therapists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, infant and early childhood professionals, health care workers, parents and all others who support children prenatal to age 24.

We believe investing in our communities helps us better understand the needs of our members. Earlier this month, Tom Noon, principal financial analyst, attended the Sabathani Community Center’s second health fair. Tom tabled for the Men Matter Too group for the Breast Cancer Gaps Project , an initiative we proudly support to help reduce inequity in breast cancer screenings, diagnosis and treatment for Black women and women of color.

Sabathani health fair combats health disparities Organizations shared information on the importance of mammograms, how to perform CPR, and information concerning insurance options.

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states, but when broken down by racial lines, we are also home to some of the most severe health inequities in the country. In recognition of the Governor Tim Walz's proclamation of April as Health Equity Month, our chief equity officer and vice president of racial and health equity, Bukata Hayes, explains how Blue Cross is working to help break down systemic health inequities.

Health Equity Month is a time for awareness, action on societal gaps in wellbeing - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota recognizes our critical role in addressing health inequities. We are committed to making racial and health equity core to our business, both internally and externally.

A pivotal piece of legislation currently in the Minnesota State House, HF2821, aims to establish a process for requesting a racial equity impact note for all future legislation. The bill represents a critical step forward in our collective efforts to address racial and economic disparities in policy making and analysis.

Thanks, in part, to support provided by Blue Cross and Vayong Moua, director of racial and health equity advocacy (pictured below testifying in favor of the bill), HF2821 officially passed the House Economic Development and Policy Committee and has been referred to the House State and Local Government Committee.

House Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/24 01:06 - HF4249 (Lee, L.) Explore Minnesota Film established. 15:48 - HF2821 (Sencer-Mura) Economic development equity; process for requesting racial equity i...

Blue Cross is on a mission to pave the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life by advancing racial and health equity. In 2023, we supported the achievement of many statewide milestones and provided funding, grants, sponsorships and associate donations totaling $16.5 million—collectively contributing toward a healthier, safer and more just future for all Minnesotans.

Our 2023 Report to the Community: A continued focus on health inequities and systemic racism Blue Cross has a mission of paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life by advancing racial and health equity. In 2023, we supported the achievement of many statewide milestones, provided funding, grants, sponsorships and associate dona...

By focusing on the drivers of health care costs while also collaborating with providers on innovative payment models, we are committed to generating even better outcomes and experiences for our members. Melanie Teske, vice president of health design and sustainability, discussed her role in these efforts on a recent episode of the Becker's Healthcare podcast.

Blue Cross leader talks affordability trends on Becker's Healthcare podcast - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN Melanie Teske, vice president of health design and sustainability at Blue Cross, plays an important role in these efforts and recently discussed her point-of-view and the company's areas of focus in 2024 with Scott Becker on the Becker's Healthcare podc...

Blue Care Advisor is our technology tool for overcoming barriers that can get in the way of understanding and utilizing health plan benefits. Our vice president of consumer experience, Matt Hunt has a guest op-ed in Healthcare Business Today about how Blue Care Advisor is creating a better member experience by utilizing artificial intelligence.

After Building A “digital Front Door” For Members, This Blue Cross Plan Is Using AI To Help Navigate Better Experiences, Lower Costs - Healthcare Business Today Discover how a Blue Cross plan's "digital front door" uses AI to navigate members towards better experiences and lower healthcare costs. Learn about the innovative approach to improving patient care.

Blue Cross is proud to sponsor community events throughout Minnesota. This includes our support of Stage North Theatre company production of Oliver! in Brainerd last weekend. Great to see our name in the program along with so many other local businesses that pitched in to help make this production happen.

Soaring prescription drug prices continue to place tremendous cost pressures on the U.S. health system. In part one of our new quarterly series, Key Factors in the Affordability of Care, our vice president of pharmacy Randy Hanna, RPh. shares his perspective on both the roots causes and what solutions are available.

Key Factors in the Affordability of Care: Part 1 – Prescription drug costs - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN Key Factors in the Affordability of Care is a four-part quarterly series that addresses broader industry trends affecting healthcare costs. For Part 1, we asked Randy Hanna, R.Ph., vice president of pharmacy at Blue Cross, for his perspective on the iss...

On March 18, our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Steffen was a guest at the White House to take part in a conversation on the importance of employer-enabled cancer screenings. The discussion was part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative, which supports mobilizing public-private partnerships to advance the goal of ending cancer as we know it.

For our chief medical officer, a White House invitation to join the fight against cancer - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN On March 18, our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Steffen was a guest at the White House to take part in a conversation on the importance of employer-enabled cancer screenings.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating all the women who contribute to the Blue Cross mission of paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. As an employer, Blue Cross has a workforce where the majority of people leaders are women – including at the Senior Leadership level.

Women lead the way at Blue Cross - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN In honor of Women's History Month, we are taking a moment to celebrate what makes Blue Cross a great place to work.

Our Medicaid team is at the at booths 102 and 103 today through March 22 to answer questions about our Medicaid coverage and share information on the resources Blue Cross has to offer.

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Members of our Medicaid team will be at the MSSA (Minnesota Social Service Association) annual training conference March 20-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center The largest and most comprehensive health and human service conference in the Midwest, the MSSA expo equips attendees with the resources and connections to overcome challenges and make improvements at an organizational or individual level. We are a proud sponsor of this event.

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Most of the 98 million Americans who are prediabetic are not aware of their condition. March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day, observed by the American Diabetes Association as a "wake-up call" about the seriousness of the disease. We're continuing to do our part to help by expanding no-cost coverage for diabetes prevention programs to our commercial, Medicare and Medicaid members.

Diabetes prevention programs help people steer clear of an unwanted diagnosis - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN The Blue Cross network includes DPPs offered by providers such as Omada and Trellis and through a variety of host locations including hospitals and clinics, YMCA chapters, Area Agency on Aging locations, and county and tribal public health services.