”These three organizations are leveraging our state’s outdoor assets in the fight against obesity and we’re excited to see them grow as GO NC! Health Challenge Grant winners,” said Kathy Higgins, BCBSNC vice president of corporate affairs. “Getting outside and becoming more active has proven benefits and these organizations are great examples of how North Carolinians are working together to set a new standard of living.”

“We’ve done everything we can to get our plans, systems and people ready for Open Enrollment,” said BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson. “Our country is implementing an entirely new way of purchasing health insurance. We know there will be some surprises and challenges along the way, but we are ready to help our customers in every way we can.”

“Dental health and dental education lay the necessary foundation for overall health,” said Don Bradley, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer for BCBSNC. “Medical research indicates a link between poor oral health and major health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke2. That makes this an issue we can’t ignore.”

Many insurers will offer individual policies outside the Obamacare exchanges in 2014. Consumers can avoid the exchanges by buying plans directly from insurers or through brokers.

North Carolina's largest health insurer is telling consumers how much it will charge individuals under terms of the Affordable Care Act.

Barbers may be used to having business just walk through the door, but that's not typically the case for health insurance brokers.

Theresa Pugh stopped at a store near Lord & Taylor after eating at the restaurant a few doors down.

“9/11 is a day for finding strength and unity in our communities, and we’re very proud to serve thousands across the Triangle who would otherwise go hungry, while honoring those who fell on our nation’s darkest day,” said Kathy Higgins, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, BCBSNC.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), Wilmington Health (WH) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) have agreed to launch an Accountable Care Alliance to enhance care and provide greater value for health ...

New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Wilmington Health have entered into an accountable care alliance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The agreement allows the three organizations to share information regarding best practices, preventive care and cost management.