Media Releases

2013 Press Releases

Date Title
6/12/2013 BlueCross’ Awards Inaugural Diversity Scholarships
Event honors minority students majoring in health care
6/7/2013 MSHA, BlueCross create new network agreement; patients to keep full access to MSHA services
Four-year term ensures continued access to MSHA facilities
6/4/2013 BlueCross Meets MLR Requirements of Health Care Reform Law
Health plan achieved minimum medical loss ratios for all lines of business in 2012; No customer rebates required
5/24/2013 BlueCross, Wellmont Reach Accord on Contract Extension
Agreement extends relationship to serve Tri-Cities region until mid-2015
5/24/2013 Scripps Joins BlueCross as Director of Quality Care Partnership
5/22/2013 Grizzard to Direct Provider Contracting for BlueCross
5/16/2013 Boerger Named Chief Compliance Officer at BlueCross
5/13/2013 Rafielle Freeman Named Director of Quality Improvement
Long-time employee leads performance initiatives of BlueCare Tennessee
5/7/2013 BlueCross Board Taps DeVinney as Chairperson
Retired Eastman Chemical Executive DeVinney Elected to Leadership Role; Hilliard Chosen as Vice Chairman
5/3/2013 BlueCross’ Medicaid Subsidiary Changes to Familiar Name
BlueCare Tennessee launches new website, establishes social media presence
4/24/2013 BlueCross, Erlanger Establish 5-Year Strategic Partnership
New partnership includes all provider networks and collaboration on patient care innovations to improve quality and cost
4/10/2013 BlueCross Offers Middle Schools Chance to Rev Up PE
Application period for Shape the State grants opens April 15
4/3/2013 Health Care Costs Focus of BlueCross Educational Campaign
New Website Addresses Cost Impact of Affordable Care Act
4/2/2013 BlueCross Congratulates Nineteen Hospitals on Receiving Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency
The Blue Distinction® Designation Aids Consumers and Employers in Choosing High-Performing Hospitals
3/21/2013 BlueCross Taps Paulk to Direct Product Strategy for the Health Insurance Marketplace
3/5/2013 BlueCross Legal Department Honored For Pro Bono Work
3/5/2013 BlueCross, MissionPoint Health Partners Launch Accountable Care Network Health Plan Option for Self-Funded Employer Groups
New 4-year accountable care agreement focuses on improved patient outcomes and cost-efficient care in Middle Tennessee
2/7/2013 BlueCross Wins Green Light Award
Green Building Council honor recognizes BlueCross’ sustainable operations, Gold LEED-certification
2/6/2013 Weiser to Lead Compliance Division at BlueCross
1/31/2013 BlueCross to Offer Diversity Scholarships
Three $5,000 awards will go to undergraduate students majoring in health care
1/10/2013 Cookeville Primary Care Associates Receives Highest Honor for Quality
BlueCross Patient–Centered Medical Home Partnership Earns Level III NCQA Recognition
1/4/2013 Winton Named Director of State Government Relations
1/2/2013 Bill Gracey Takes Over as BlueCross CEO
Steps into top role with retirement of predecessor Vicky Gregg

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