There’s one thing we can all agree on – mental health matters. That's why Blue Cross Blue Shield companies have increased the number of mental health providers by 55% since 2019. Learn more about the actions we’re taking to improve mental health: http://bcbsa.co/6045YkgvH
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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Chicago, IL 156,096 followers
For the Health of America
About us
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through The Health of America Report series and the national BCBS Health Index.
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http://www.bcbs.com
External link for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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- Insurance
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1910
- Specialties
- Healthcare Policy, Informatics, Research, Healthcare, Insurance, and Health
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Thank you March of Dimes for having BCBSA President and CEO Kim Keck as part of such a special evening – and for a great cause! We were proud to sponsor the 42nd Annual Gourmet Gala as we continue to partner with you in our commitment to maternal health. This year's event raised more than $1.47 million to support the health of all moms and babies. #MODGourmetGala
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According to data from Rand, hospitals charged private insurers 254% of Medicare in 2022. As hospital prices rise, consumers pay more. That’s why we are working hard to advance commonsense solutions that can improve care and lower costs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVMams65
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re glad to hear more conversations taking place about mental health. Raising awareness is an important first step, but there’s more that each of us can do. Learn how you can support your own mental health and others from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: http://bcbsa.co/6042YXGeC
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Children across America are struggling – and each of us has a role in improving the youth mental health crisis. That’s why we’re teaming up with community partners like Braver to increase access to mental health care for kids. Learn more: http://bcbsa.co/6040YnH8A
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It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay and we’re proud of the Blues’ focus on improving youth mental health all year. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced a new partnership with Children's National Hospital that expands access to children’s mental health support. To kick off #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, the organizations held their first Pediatric Mental Health Summit where experts discussed solutions to address the youth mental health crisis. As part of this alliance, CareFirst has increased the reimbursement for preventive and mental health care for primary care providers who go through specialized mental health training.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're excited to announce our new alliance with Children's National Hospital (Children’s National) to address the youth mental health crisis, expand access to care and advance positive health outcomes for children and families in our shared communities. In response to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s 2021 advisory detailing the urgency of addressing youth mental health in the U.S., our organizations came together to find new and innovative ways to solve pediatric mental healthcare challenges. When a child walks out of the doors of a clinician or therapist's appointment, there are significant additional factors we can't solve through traditional means—we must think outside the box and come together to solve the tough challenges for kids in our communities. Through our partnership, we're addressing those factors outside of the clinical setting while also supporting Children’s National over 700 primary care clinicians on the frontlines of care. In addition, we're collaborating on the “Start Strong New Onset Diabetes Program,” which prioritizes early diagnosis and reducing barriers to diabetes management. To celebrate our partnership, our organizations recently came together in Washington, D.C. alongside countless healthcare leaders from the region for our first Pediatric Mental Health Summit. Discussions centered around “how we got here,” “where we are now” and “where we are going” in the youth mental health crisis. Experts detailed the work happening while calling for action in policy, funding and more. For more on this partnership: http://spr.ly/6048jOL6E #CareFirstCares #MHAM2024
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The mental health crisis requires action – and we’re not waiting. One of our innovations is tripling the number of kids one practice can treat. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eStVFuaU
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We’re thrilled to see #TeamBCBSA’s SVP of Policy & Advocacy David Merritt named to Washingtonian Magazine's 2024 Most Influential People Shaping Policy in Washington, which recognizes top thought leaders, innovators and authoritative voices who are shaping public policy and changing our world. Learn more: http://bcbsa.co/6047Ypm9Z
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. 💚 Join us throughout the month to learn about our commitment to help address America’s mental health crisis. We’re proud of #TeamBCBSA’s approach to improving mental health care at every level – from delivering policy recommendations and increasing behavioral health providers to facilitating partnerships right in your local community. http://bcbsa.co/6045Yui1H
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Data is the foundation to identifying inequities in health care, understanding the root causes and designing solutions to eliminate them. We teamed up with POLITICO's POLITICO Focus to explain how better data is critical to advancing health equity: https://lnkd.in/eKchRuCv
Advancing Data Equity to Improve Maternal Health
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