Alan Hughes brings demonstrated success and a clear understanding of the link between information technology and business success. He has a strong record of helping global organizations make the most of information to meet financial, competitive and regulatory needs,” said BCBNSC CEO Brad Wilson.

“Our primary concern is helping our customers stay informed and healthy, and our preparations will ensure that in the event of a pandemic, we will be able to provide the customer service our members want and need,” said BCBSNC Chief Medical Officer Don Bradley, M.D. “A key part of our preparations include making sure our business remains financially solvent and that we are able to cover customers’ medical expenses over an extended period of time during a pandemic. BCBSNC’s financial reserves are there for just such an emergency.”

Gerald Petkau, a top leader in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s (BCBSNC’s) Finance Division, has been named chief financial officer. He replaces Dan Glaser, who is retiring on July 1.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has named Barbara Morales Burke vice president of health policy and Gayle Sauer vice president of total rewards.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) today announces the adoption of a formalized policy to improve hospital patient safety and quality as well as reduce costly medical errors.

The latest ePrescribe results show the number of doctors using electronic prescriptions in the last quarter has now doubled to more than 2,000. In addition, more than 87 percent of North Carolina pharmacies now use electronic prescribing to meet customers’ prescriptions needs.

Choosing the right physician is a very important decision for most families and individuals, and many turn to the internet to get the most up-to-date information. Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is launching a free, online tool which lets customers share their experiences with physicians in North Carolina.

Wake Emergency Physicians, PA and Raleigh Pathology Laboratory Associates have signed new, independent contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). These new agreements will simplify the billing process for BCBSNC customers who receive care at WakeMed Health & Hospitals.

The generic copay waiver program supplements BCBSNC's Medication Dedication program, launched in January 2008 which waives copays for generics for selected chronic conditions. Thus far, Medication Dedication has saved customers more than $13 million in out-of-pocket expenses.

According to a statewide poll commissioned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), employers are still slow to adopt jobsite wellness programs even though they help improve employees’ health, increase loyalty, and the most popular ones aren’t costly to implement.