“This change is part of our effort to find ways to reduce costs while maintaining high levels of quality and service,” said BCBSNC Senior Vice President and CIO Alan Hughes. “Our employees provide these services very well – and at remarkable levels of reliability – but this new agreement will provide greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness. As we considered options for transitioning these functions, Fujitsu America’s strong and comprehensive commitment to our people, business needs and technology set them apart.”

“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.”

“This partnership is another step forward in our efforts to reduce pharmacy costs while providing customers with more flexibility in services and programs,” said BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson. “We are eager to work with other non-profit Blues to improve formulary designs, customer communications, and programs that integrate pharmacy and health management programs.”

“BCBSNC’s support begins the private-public partnership to transform perinatal health care delivery in North Carolina,” said Dr. Martin McCaffrey, PQCNC director. “Through this partnership, BCBSNC is supporting a unique approach to perinatal care that will benefit not only BCBSNC mothers and infants, but mothers, babies and families across the state.”

You don’t have to know where you’ll end up in order to begin an exciting journey, Brad Wilson (’78) told law and business students at his recent talk about the state of our health care system.

Diversity and inclusion are much more than stand-alone efforts at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. They are key elements in company-wide cultural change.

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.

Under a new pilot program, BCBS will have customer service people on site during the week to assist patients and case managers.

“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.”

That program is called NC Path. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina in partnership with the medical software company Allscripts will pay for the electronic conversion for 39 free clinics. They will also pay for five years of support for those free clinics in the state including this one.