Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Buzz: Prior Authorizations

BCBSTX Connect Team August 6, 2020

Have you ever wondered why a health care treatment requires a “prior authorization?” P rior authorization s are a useful tool resulting in better financial and health outcomes for patients. Check out the latest Blue Buzz video to learn more. Spread...
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Behind the Scenes With BCBSTX Chief Medical Officer at Sanitas Medical Center

BCBSTX Connect Team August 6, 2020

Go behind the scenes in health care with BCBSTX Chief Medical Officer Paul Hain, MD. Earlier this year, he visited the Sanitas Medical Center in Richardson, Texas. The doctor becomes the patient in this candid look at the unique centers now available...
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Boosting Texas Nonprofits Providing COVID-19 Relief

BCBSTX Connect Team July 2, 2020

Through hardships of all kinds, Texans always rise up to help other Texans. We are grateful for our partnership with Give Wisely to help support 100+ non-profit organizations across the state, like Drive a Senior Central Texas & Coastal Bend Food...
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Blue Buzz: Value-Based Care

BCBSTX Connect Team March 20, 2020

Does your doctor want you to be healthy or sick? We all that know our doctor wants us to be healthy! Ironically, in America’s outdated health care system, doctors aren’t usually rewarded for such behavior. But what if they were incentivized to keep...
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Blue Promise: Why Are Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Your Salary?

BCBSTX Connect Team March 20, 2020

For most Texans, their most recent pay raise probably wasn’t enough to account for their rising health care costs. Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to learn more about the single biggest health care issue for most Americans. This conversation...
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Sen. Kelly Hancock Honored With 2019 Justin F. Kimball Award

BCBSTX Connect Team March 20, 2020

For some Texans, surprise medical bills are a thing of the past. This type of patient protection takes a village. But Texas State Sen. Kelly Hancock played an extra big role. This made him an ideal recipient for the  2019 Justin F. Kimball Patient...
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2019 Volunteer of the Year

BCBSTX Connect Team March 20, 2020

Every year, we select an employee who best represents our company's commitment to the community. In 2019, we chose Ryan Dugas, a Print Marketing Design Manager at our Richardson office. Ryan has inspired his colleagues through his volunteer work...
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Blue Promise: Are We Ready for the Next Big Outbreak?

BCBSTX Connect Team February 26, 2020

Do you remember the Ebola outbreak that started in Dallas? Five years ago, the deadly disease made its way to America and landed in our own backyard. Find out more about the impact of highly infectious diseases in this episode of Blue Promise, featuring...
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Blue Buzz: Surprise Billing

BCBSTX Connect Team February 10, 2020

Have you ever received a bill that you didn’t expect? Texas passed a law that prevents some of those surprise medical bills. But the law doesn’t apply to everyone and every situation, so check out this video to learn how to protect yourself. Learn...
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Blue Promise: Blowing Smoke: How Society Underestimated the Impact of Vaping

BCBSTX Connect Team January 31, 2020

Do you know someone who uses e - cigs? Recent deaths associated with vaping ha ve made it a public health concern. Learn more about the dangers in this Blue Promise with Dr. Philip Huang, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. Listen...
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Guest Blog: BCBSTX Sponsors CPATH’s Pediatric Medical Equipment Closet

BCBSTX Connect Team December 30, 2019

BCBSTX is an event sponsor of PATH (Cerebral Palsy Awareness Transition Hope) that helps provide resources, build awareness, support, and financial assistance to families, and individuals, living with cerebral palsy. They have a free program called...
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Be Covered Can Help You Understand Your Options

BCBSTX Connect Team December 17, 2019

Be Covered, an education and outreach campaign aimed at helping the uninsured understand why health insurance is important.
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Blue Promise: Ensuring Your Health Care is Effective

BCBSTX Connect Team December 17, 2019

Has your doctor ever recommended a service or treatment that required pre-approval by your insurer? What’s the reason behind this extra step ? Find out in this episode of Blue Promise. Listen/Watch Y ou can listen to the complete discussion...
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Guest Blog: BCBTX Sponsors Raising Wheels Foundation Raises Awareness and Support for Kids on Wheels

BCBSTX Connect Team November 27, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is an event sponsor of a new community nonprofit in Central Texas, the Raising Wheels Foundation, focused on aiding families raising differently abled children to become empowered and enabled through bette...
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Take Control of Your Health with One-on-One Support from It’s Time Texas

BCBSTX Connect Team November 7, 2019

The It's Time Texas health coaching hotline--available in English or Spanish--is free to any Texan looking to make a healthy change.
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