BCBST News Center, John Hawbaker, October 20, 2020 CMS survey for 2021 highlights plan’s continued commitment to positive health outcomes and member experience CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage PPO plan has earned a 4- out of 5-Star …
BlueCross Foundation Launches Statewide Flu Vaccine Education Campaign
BCBST News Center, John Hawbaker, September 22, 2020 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Tennesseans to get the flu vaccine. BlueCross medical experts say the flu shot is especially important considering flu season will overlap …
How we helped expand telehealth specialty care in East Tennessee
BCBST News Center, Alison Sexter, August 26, 2020 Community hospitals, especially those in outlying areas, often face challenges providing specialty care. But in East Tennessee, BlueCross strategic partner Covenant Health is using telehealth services to offer more advanced treatment for …
Real story: how biking improved my physical and mental health during COVID-19
BCBST WellTuned, Christina Robinson, August 13, 2020 Before COVID-19, I was training for a half and full marathon. I strength trained five times a week, ran 10-plus miles every weekend, meal prepped, and fell asleep by 11 p.m. Training became …
How our foundation is helping Chattanooga students stay connected
BCBST News Center, Amanda Haskew, July 29, 2020 In Hamilton County, approximately 28,500 students qualify for free and reduced lunch assistance, a measure the school system uses to determine financial need. Many of these students also don’t have internet access …