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Reports address high cost of health care, what’s being done to control cost
By May 24, 2013
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released an eye-opening report that showed what hospitals across the country bill for 100 of the most common medical procedures. The report revealed huge differences in the charges of procedures … Continue reading
Launching a faith-based community partnership to encourage healthy eating and exercise
By May 23, 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan kicked off it’s fourth annual Blues Community Challenge in partnership with the American Cancer Society’s Body & Soul program with 15 participating churches from the Grand Rapids area. They started their healthy journey at … Continue reading
Wellness @ Works Feature Story: Q&A with Chrysler
By May 13, 2013
Cindy Bjorkquist, Director, Wellness, Care Management and Health Promotion Program Development at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, recently sat down with Kathie Neal, Director of Integrated Health Care and Disability at Chrysler, to discuss the company’s health and wellness … Continue reading
Even small changes can go a long way in preventing diabetes
By May 8, 2013
One in three adults—about 2.6 million adults in Michigan—have prediabetes and most are unaware of their condition. Many also do not know that with simple lifestyle changes, progression from prediabetes to diabetes can be prevented. Prediabetes means a person has … Continue reading
Wondering how health care reform will affect you? New healthcarereformbasics.com makes it simple
By May 7, 2013
Confused about health care reform? You’re hardly alone. Studies show that Americans have a low awareness of what the Affordable Care Act does and are more familiar with the contentious politics surrounding the law. A recent New York Times story … Continue reading
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Health Care Reform
Wondering how health care reform will affect you? New healthcarereformbasics.com makes it simple
By May 7, 2013
Next steps for BCBSM transition to nonprofit mutual insurer
By March 22, 2013
What customers need to know about BCBSM becoming a nonprofit mutual
By March 18, 2013
Health insurance reform bills, now headed to Gov. Snyder’s desk, will be part of Blue Cross’ legacy
By March 5, 2013
Michigan consumers win thanks to health insurance reforms
By February 28, 2013
Healthy Communities
[PODCAST] Episode #4: How Body & Soul and the Blues Community Challenge helped one Grand Rapids pastor
By April 16, 2013
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp tells Wayne State communications students ‘You can do it’ (with Storify)
By April 10, 2013
U-M Health System executive who heads Blues hospital initiative cited as nationwide leader in patient safety
By April 4, 2013
[PODCAST] Episode #3: How Make The Play for Healthier Habits helped build sense of community
By March 19, 2013
Can a new smartphone application being piloted in Michigan save lives?
By March 7, 2013
Health Care Value
Reports address high cost of health care, what’s being done to control cost
By May 24, 2013
Wellness @ Works Feature Story: Q&A with Chrysler
By May 13, 2013
Why patients will benefit from new value-based hospital reimbursement contracts
By May 1, 2013
How information technology is enhancing health care value
By January 22, 2013
‘Business Imperative’: Blues Chief Daniel J. Loepp touts collaboration in health-business magazine cover story
By January 18, 2013
Michigan Health and Wellness
Launching a faith-based community partnership to encourage healthy eating and exercise
By May 23, 2013
Even small changes can go a long way in preventing diabetes
By May 8, 2013
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Why collection and prevention go hand in hand
By April 25, 2013
National Nutrition Month encourages people to Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
By March 15, 2013
WalkingWorks: Promoting a healthier nation one step at a time
By March 14, 2013
