BCBST News Center, May 19, 2020 Tennessee seniors will benefit from change for doctor’s office, telehealth visits with in-network providers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will waive Medicare Advantage member costs for doctor’s office and virtual visits to in-network primary care …
BlueCross Making In-Network Telehealth Services Permanent
BCBST News Center, May 14, 2020 Insurer will continue covering primary care, specialty care and behavioral health care virtual visits with in-network providers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members will have easier access to health care services moving forward …
Health disparities and COVID-19: Q&A with Dr. Andrea Willis
BCBST News Center, May 8, 2020 COVID-19 has left no community untouched. Infecting more than 1 million Americans and resulting in the deaths of more than 75,000 people as of May 8, the coronavirus has taken an especially dramatic toll …
Real story: How to prepare for a telehealth visit
BCBST WellTuned, May 7, 2020 Jennifer Brantley was diagnosed with cancer in October 2019. After months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, she had to have a tumor removed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Her surgery was set for …
How Tennessee food banks are keeping hunger at bay
BCBST News Center, May 5, 2020 The rise of COVID-19 has caused Tennessee’s food banks to be overwhelmed by first-time visitors, while also seeing increased need among populations they already serve. To help support these organizations as they assist Tennesseans …