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Blue Buzz: How Nurses Could Help Solve for Texas’ Physician Shortage

BCBSTX Connect Team April 9, 2021

Do you know someone who is a nurse? Texas has thousands of nurses devoted to the welfare of their patients. There’s an ongoing shortage of doctors in our state, which is concerning, but there’s a special kind of nurse that just might be part of...
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Blue Buzz: You're Depressed. Now What?

BCBSTX Connect Team April 9, 2021

Are you stressed out? It’s perfectly normal to occasionally feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed. But it’s important not to dismiss all your negative feelings. Sometimes they develop into a larger problem – and that can affect your mental health. Watch...
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Blue Buzz: How to Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

BCBSTX Connect Team March 9, 2021

Imagine receiving a bill for a treatment that you never received! That’s just one example of a how poor medical practices can hurt patients. Protect yourself and the ones you love. Learn how to spot the signs of medical fraud, waste and abuse in...
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2020 Volunteer of the Year: Timothy Robinson

BCBSTX Connect Team January 21, 2021

Congratulations to Timothy Robinson, our 2020 Volunteer of the Year at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). As a Senior Consultant of Network Innovation & Strategy , Timothy was selected from a number of inspiring nominees, the annual award...
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Doing Everything in Our Power During a Pandemic

BCBSTX Connect Team December 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on Texans – from employers to health care providers to patients and their families. Tune in to this video to see how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas stepped up to the challenge when their members...
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Blue Buzz: Fact or Fiction? Uncover the Truth About Immunizations

BCBSTX Connect Team December 10, 2020

If there was a magic pill that prevented a deadly disease, would you take it? Immunizations are one of the great success stories in health care history. Many vaccines have been proven safe through scientific studies and decades of data. Tune in...
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Blue Buzz: The Next Generation of Health Care is Here!

BCBSTX Connect Team December 10, 2020

Did you know you can talk to doctor regardless of your location? It’s called “telehealth”– when your health care is delivered remotely. It could be done on your tablet or home computer and in some cases on your phone. Virtual appointments like this...
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Blue Buzz: How ‘Prior Authorization’ Could Affect the Care You Receive

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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