The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Institute
About Us
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Institute is an established resource for health care research and policy. We are committed to providing a fact-based, intellectual framework that contributes to the public discussion on health care and policy development.
Through data analysis and research, the Health Institute provides decision makers the information they need to:
- Stay current on emerging health care trends and analyses;
- Evaluate likely impact of health care policy changes on Tennessee; and
- Explore health care issues and insights on their own – or as part of a participatory conversation of health care thought leadership.
Steven L. Coulter, M.D., leads the Health Institute's research and policy initiatives.
Current Topics
High-Tech Imaging: What Does the Picture Actually Reveal?
New issue brief explores availability, utilization and value of high-cost imaging technology.
Patterns of Care: Rural vs. Non-Rural Hospitals
New issue brief explores the question: Does geographic proximity to a health care facility have a statistically significant influence on a patient’s ability to seek care?
Impact of Reform on Minority Populations in Tennessee
Does having health insurance guarantee access to care? Maybe not under reform – especially for minority populations in Tennessee.
Impact of Rising Prescription Drug Costs:
Prescription for Pain
Unit costs continue upward, even as prescription drug utilization slows in Tennessee and generic savings rise. Are the right decisions being made about how a drug is approved and used?
National Health Care Reform:
The Impact on Tennessee
With reform, many Tennesseans will have greater access to health care; but for a large number of others it will be worse. A big question for the state: How to increase the supply of primary care?
Thought Leadership
What’s Ahead for Health Care: Assessing the impact of health care reform
The inaugural Health Summit brought together health care leaders and economists from across the state to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing Tennesseans.
Join In
Join the Conversation and add your comments to the Health Institute blog. Stay current and connected to the newest health care research and policy developments that affect your health, business and community.
Sign Up
Sign up today to receive white papers and issue briefs, plus advance notice of Health Institute online events and activities.
Past Research
© 1998-2013 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
