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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) this week announced that is has launched a safe and secure online social forum, My Blue CommunitySM, for members to interact with other Blue Cross & Blue Shield members from around the nation on health and wellness-related topics such as allergies and asthma, cold and flu, [...]

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“Caregivers play a critical support role in the U.S. health care system and often are considered the backbone of our long-term care system,” said Gail Miller, vice president, senior product development, strategy and business planning for Humana.

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“Members saw that we established a presence on the social media sites they regularly frequent, offering them a new way to get information, offer instant feedback and even ask questions.”

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“Virtuwell is all about bringing more choices, affordable and easy-to-use options and high-quality health care,” said Mary Brainerd, president and CEO.

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The PHS replaces the previous Explanation of Benefits (EOB), which was generated and mailed to members each time a physician or hospital filed a claim with the health plan.

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The awards will help make health IT available to over 100,000 hospitals and primary care physicians by 2014 and train thousands of people for careers in health care and information technology.

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We are constantly looking for ways to improve the care delivered to our members. This program is compelling because it is driven by evidence-based pathways that include the guidance of local oncologists who understand the unique needs of those facing health challenges, said Capital BlueCross President and CEO Bill Lehr.

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CIGNA’S CoachRx A Prescription for Better Health.

by Martin Trussell on December 29, 2009

in Health, Innovation, Pharma

After taking a self-assessment to help individuals determine their own barriers to taking their medications, customers can then sign up for daily reminders through a variety of ways, including cell phone text messages, voicemails or emails.

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BCBSA will explore ways to support ABMS in communicating the value of certification to the public and educate consumers and key stakeholders of ABMS’ commitment to career-long professional development and quality within the physician community.

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The Leapfrog Group Announces Its 2009 Top Hospitals.

by Martin Trussell on December 3, 2009

in Health, Hospitals

Leapfrog hospitals have lower mortality and better quality of care than those that don’t report to Leapfrog.

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