Making Progress
Where we've seen success so far
Now in our third year creating this report, we're seeing demonstrable improvements in many of the measures we originally identified. Over the past few years, we've launched several campaigns to reduce gaps in care in areas with the most opportunity – and those targeted efforts are driving improved outcomes.
Since our first edition of this report, we've seen positive results among our commercially insured population on:
- Controlling high blood pressure
- Managing blood glucose levels
- Prenatal care
- Colorectal cancer screening rates
- Childhood immunization status
- And more
Preventive Care
Why prevention is effective
Preventive care helps spot potential health concerns early, which can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life. It often means a person's treatment can be more convenient and less expensive, too. We make it easy by covering many preventive services at no cost to our members.
Social Risk Factors
Addressing social risk factors and connecting members to resources
We've created our own Social Risk Index (SRI)* to identify the social risks our members face. This gives us a window into their ability to improve their health.
- We're working to gather more data from members so we can evolve our support.
- We're sharing SRI data with providers who can identify needs and resources.
- BlueCross and providers are using Health Starts partners to connect members with community resources.
BLUECROSS HEALTHY PLACES
Bringing communities together
Our foundation is investing millions each year to build BlueCross Healthy Places. Each one gives our neighbors opportunities for healthy activity and helps strengthen the bonds that form the backbone of our communities.
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Data Sources
* BCBST Social Risk Index (SRI)
