Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Should You Get Screened for Depression?

BCBSTX Connect Team June 9, 2020

Do you know someone struggling with depression? Or perhaps you feel the weight of it in your own life. It’s a quiet crisis that is impacting the lives of many Texans , especially in light of new stressors due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Find out...

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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 Ironically, in America’s outdated health care system, doctors aren’t usually rewarded for such behavior.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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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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Blue Promise: Why Aren’t People Using Telemedicine?

BCBSTX Connect Team October 24, 2019

Two-thirds of Americans are interested in using telemedicine. So why is only 8% of the population scheduling virtual visits? In this episode of Blue Promise , Matthew McCredie, SVP of Enterprise Client Organization at MDLIVE , explain s why people...

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Blue Promise: How Can We Enable Wellness in Public School Systems?

BCBSTX Connect Team October 21, 2019

Every weekday morning, more than 5 million students walk through the doors of a Texas school. They're learning important topics, but how much do they know about their own health? In this episode of Blue Promise, It's Time Texas CEO Amy McGeady discusses...

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Blue Promise: Could You be a Victim of Health Care Fraud?

BCBSTX Connect Team October 21, 2019

We’ve all heard the horror stories of fraudulent behavior by business professionals across the country. But how common is it in the health care industry? Could it happen to you? The answers might scare you. Learn how to protect yourself in this...

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Blue Promise: How is Health Care Impacted by Transportation Challenges?

BCBSTX Connect Team October 21, 2019

It’s no secret that transportation plays a role in everything we do. Each day, Texans are dependent upon a web of highways, buses, trains and sidewalks. Transportation can also be a factor in our health. Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to...

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Blue Promise: Why Should Employers Care About Fraud?

BCBSTX Connect Team October 21, 2019

Just like any other industry, the health care system is full of both good and bad actors. Fraudulent behavior might be happening right under your nose, and it impacts more than just your bottom line. Find out more in this episode of Blue Promise...

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Blue Promise: The Power of Public Dialogue

BCBSTX Connect Team September 13, 2019

America’s health care system is far from perfect. It’s complicated. It’s expensive. It’s broken in many ways. So why aren’t more people talking about it? Evan Smith of The Texas Tribune joined us in the latest Blue Promise to discuss how public...

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