<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><channel><atom:link href="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/leadership-rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross</link><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:17:45 GMT</pubDate><title>leadership</title><description /><copyright>Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina</copyright><generator>iPressroom.com</generator><item><title>BCBSNC Recognized Again as World Leader in Ethical Business Practices</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-recognized-again-as-world-243980.aspx?link_page_rss=243980</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-recognized-again-as-world-243980.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Our employees are challenged every day to improve health care for North Carolinians,” said Brad Wilson, CEO and president of BCBSNC. “It is a tribute to their dedication to be recognized on a global platform for the care, compassion and moral principles they put into serving those who depend on us and positioning BCBSNC as a health care leader in North Carolina and the nation.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=704100" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:17:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Employees Lose 11,301 Pounds</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-employees-lose-11-301-pounds-242284.aspx?link_page_rss=242284</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-employees-lose-11-301-pounds-242284.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“We know that when our employees have a BMI of more than 28, their health care costs can be up to $2,900 higher per employee. As a company and a leader in the North Carolina health care system, that’s not a trend we can sustain, so we made a commitment to get serious about our health,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “Many of the steps that we took through the 5 Ton Challenge are ones that most North Carolina companies can take. We’re living proof that it’s possible to help employees get healthier and address rising health care costs at the same time.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=702112" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC, UNC School of Medicine Collaborate to Benefit Veterans and Tackle Health Care Professional Shortage</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unc-school-of-medicine-241357.aspx?link_page_rss=241357</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unc-school-of-medicine-241357.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Collaborating on creative approaches like this program will help us tackle the challenges our health care system is facing,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “It’s a simple equation: we need more physician assistants in North Carolina, and our veterans want the jobs. When these medics return home, they’ll have the opportunity to take their experience in the field and use it to advance their careers and continue to care for patients.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=701303" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:24:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC and Wilmington Health Launch ACO to Benefit Southeastern North Carolina Patients</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-and-wilmington-health-launch-236594.aspx?link_page_rss=236594</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-and-wilmington-health-launch-236594.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“We’re on our way to a health care system in North Carolina that rewards doctors and hospitals for quality, not quantity of services. Organizations like these are an important step as we continue down this path.” said Dr. Don Bradley, BCBSNC chief medical officer. “Wilmington Health has already shown leadership in improving quality through collaboration and teamwork. Together we can achieve our shared goals of improving efficiency and health outcomes while ultimately lowering health care costs for our customers.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=695757" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Care Reform Stands; BCBSNC will Push to Expand Access, Improve Quality, Reduce Costs</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/health-care-reform-stands-bcbsnc-235920.aspx?link_page_rss=235920</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/health-care-reform-stands-bcbsnc-235920.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson has issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold the majority of the Affordable Care Act. <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=695029" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:25:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Announces the 2012 Health Innovation Challenge Finalists</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-announces-the-2012-health-235550.aspx?link_page_rss=235550</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-announces-the-2012-health-235550.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“We received a great response to our call for innovative ideas, which we hope will help improve the overall health of North Carolinians and reduce the obesity rate in North Carolina,” said Sean Kerns, BCBSNC vice president of Diversified Markets. “This challenge gave us the opportunity to tap into the vast depth of knowledge of individuals across our state to influence and impact change.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=694737" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:40:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Names Dr. Lisa Carey to Board of Trustees</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-names-dr-lisa-carey-to-234276.aspx?link_page_rss=234276</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-names-dr-lisa-carey-to-234276.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Lisa’s years of experience in clinical research and deep knowledge of the health care industry make her an excellent addition to our board,” said BCBSNC President and CEO, Brad Wilson. “Along with her notable medical accomplishments, Lisa is a leader in her community and is devoted to improving the lives of North Carolinians. These strengths will benefit our company and our customers.”
 <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=693264" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 17:46:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC, SAS harness the power of analytics to improve health outcomes, personalize health plans</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-sas-harness-the-power-of-233739.aspx?link_page_rss=233739</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-sas-harness-the-power-of-233739.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Our work with SAS addresses an issue that’s at the crux of the health care challenges we face today: improving health in order to reduce costs for our customers,” said BCBSNC Chief Medical Officer Don Bradley. “Traditionally, we’ve based health plan designs and care management programs on conventional research. Now we can look through a new lens at readily available data to create health plans better targeted to consumers’ needs. And, more importantly, we can offer more personalized care management programs, which individuals are more likely to respond to – making it more likely that these efforts will improve their health.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=692727" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-recognized-as-one-of-the-230702.aspx?link_page_rss=230702</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-recognized-as-one-of-the-230702.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Every day BCBSNC’s 4,000 employees are focused on how our collective efforts as a company help improve North Carolina’s health care system,” said Brad Wilson, CEO and president of BCBSNC. “Receiving this high honor from Ethisphere excites all of us to push even harder for excellence and continue our work of doing the right thing for our customers and community.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=690066" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alan Hughes Named BCBSNC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/alan-hughes-named-bcbsnc-executive-229287.aspx?link_page_rss=229287</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/alan-hughes-named-bcbsnc-executive-229287.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Alan has a keen understanding of our business and a strong record of making the most of technology to serve our customers and transform our company,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC President and Chief Executive Officer. “He is the ideal person to make sure that our people, our processes and technological resources are focused on meeting our customers’ needs – now and in the future.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=688588" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Carolina, Kansas City Blue Plans Collaborate to Provide Administrative Services</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/north-carolina-kansas-city-blue-221605.aspx?link_page_rss=221605</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/north-carolina-kansas-city-blue-221605.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Topaz is evidence of how serious we are about continuing to compete and win in North Carolina’s rapidly evolving health insurance marketplace,” said BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson.  “Topaz will accelerate our transformation as a company, bring new capabilities to our customers and fuel our efforts to be a more efficient company.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=686716" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carolina Advanced Health Opens to Eligible BCBSNC Members</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/carolina-advanced-health-opens-220288.aspx?link_page_rss=220288</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/carolina-advanced-health-opens-220288.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Carolina Advanced Health is an example of how two groups can work together to find ways to rein in medical costs by ensuring that patients receive quality, coordinated care,” said BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson.  “Through a comprehensive approach towards wellness, prevention and chronic disease management, we are building the foundation for a better health care system in North Carolina.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=685545" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caldwell County Everyday People “Spark” Healthy Changes</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/caldwell-county-everyday-people-218156.aspx?link_page_rss=218156</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/caldwell-county-everyday-people-218156.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Caldwell County communities are healthier places to live for at least 2,500 people who are eating fresh vegetables and fruits and have increased physical activity. Citizen leaders of 11 short-term projects funded with $3,000 grants last spring have sparked the healthy changes for the better in their communities. <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=683424" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Unveils On-Site Customer Service at WakeMed Raleigh Campus</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unveils-on-site-customer-217737.aspx?link_page_rss=217737</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unveils-on-site-customer-217737.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“Our customers who are being treated at WakeMed will immediately see the benefits of this service,” said Ian Gordon, senior vice president and chief operations officer at BCBSNC. “Being in the hospital can be an emotional time for patients and their families. Having someone who understands their benefits and can work with patients and WakeMed staff to make the registration and discharge processes seamless is an invaluable service that BCBSNC is proud to offer.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=683000" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC, UNC Health Care Announce Medical Director and Name for New Medical Practice</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unc-health-care-announce-216858.aspx?link_page_rss=216858</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-unc-health-care-announce-216858.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and UNC Health Care today announced Carolina Advanced Health as the name for the new medical practice developed by the two organizations that will open later this year.  Dr. Thomas K. Warcup, the practice’s medical director, will be charged with leading the practice in which patients – not just their symptoms – are the focus of care.
 <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=682413" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC Elects Mt. Olive Pickle Company President Bill Bryan</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-elects-mt-olive-pickle-210742.aspx?link_page_rss=210742</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-elects-mt-olive-pickle-210742.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Bryan, president of Mt. Olive Pickle Company, has been elected as a new member to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Board of Trustees. <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=678019" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Partnership Supports Community Gardens in all 100 North Carolina Counties</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/partnership-supports-community-207798.aspx?link_page_rss=207798</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/partnership-supports-community-207798.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“The long-term benefit of this effort will extend well beyond the growing season,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “By increasing access to healthy foods, we can all eat better, lower rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity, and ultimately reduce the impact that unhealthy lifestyles have on our health care system.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=675976" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:24:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Medicine Grant Program Marks First Anniversary</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/family-medicine-grant-program-204395.aspx?link_page_rss=204395</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/family-medicine-grant-program-204395.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“My greatest joy in participating in this program is the chance for me to pass my love and enthusiasm for family medicine on to the next generation. I have long felt that family medicine is a calling,” said Dr. Charles Rhodes of Cabarrus Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, N.C., who serves as a physician mentor in the program. “The spark that made me want to be a family doctor was given to me by much beloved and respected mentor physicians. I am thankful for the opportunity to pass that spark on to a new generation of doctors.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=675681" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><author>Michelle Douglas</author><title>BCBSNC Issues a Health Care Cost Challenge: Stop Looking for Scapegoats and Start Talking</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-issues-a-health-care-cost-200416.aspx?link_page_rss=200416</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-issues-a-health-care-cost-200416.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“The content and tone of what we launched today is different from anything we have done before,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “We understand that reining in medical costs is an urgent and challenging issue. But we also recognize if we’re going to make progress, the scapegoating that has driven the conversation to this point must stop.” <img src="http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/rss.ashx?id=673312" height="1" width="1" />]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BCBSNC's successful HealthNAV mobile app comes to Droid</title><link>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-s-successful-healthnav-199062.aspx?link_page_rss=199062</link><guid>http://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/pr/bluecross/bcbsnc-s-successful-healthnav-199062.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[“We’ve received plenty of positive feedback on the HealthNAV mobile app for iPhones and iPads,” said John Roos, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. “Expanding the mobile app to Android devices helps us get information in more of our customer’s hands so they can make quick, easy, informed decisions about their health care.”
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