“Exceeding the requirements assures Blue Cross customers of the value they receive from their insurance plan knowing that a vast majority of their premium dollar is spent on health care services,” said BCBSNC President and CEO, Brad Wilson.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – WakeMed Key Community Care (WKCC), an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) have signed an agreement that will enhance quality and provide greater value to BCBSNC members who ...

“Employers are moving away from the one-size-fits-all model of health insurance. They recognize that someone 26 and single has different coverage needs than someone who is 48, married and has kids,” said Steve Crist, BCBSNC vice president of group market sales. “With the help of their employer’s financial contribution, employees can use the BlueBenefits Center to choose a plan that fits their needs and their budget.”

“Regular physical activity is essential to leading a healthy life, which in turn helps to control the cost of health care. But families shouldn’t have to choose between family time and a workout. In the right setting, you can accomplish these two things together,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “Providing opportunities for families to become more active while spending time together at one of North Carolina’s most celebrated museums is a natural fit.”

“With the initial implementation phase of the Affordable Care Act behind us, we took a fresh look at the marketplace and the needs of our customers,” explained BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson. “We’ll move forward with a sharper focus on those needs and a refreshed organizational structure to support that focus.”

“Anita’s leadership and commitment to connecting communities to create change will provide a remarkable perspective for our company,” said BCBSNC President and CEO, Brad Wilson.

BCBSNC will open a regional service center in Fayetteville by the end of the year. This center will take customer calls and is expected to employ more than 100 people by mid-2015. BCBSNC also will begin the process of transferring most claims-related work to an outside company over the next several years.

“This collaboration allows us to think creatively about transforming the way patients receive care, doctors and hospitals provide care and insurance companies pay for care,” said Susan Weaver, M.D., BCBSNC vice president of health delivery redesign. “Technology and data are rapidly changing the way we live and work but health care has been slow to harness these tools.”

“The way insurers have traditionally paid medical professionals is through the ‘fee-for-service’ model. This model pays medical professionals for each service they provide patients, including tests, appointments and procedures,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “But bundled payment agreements, like this one, prevent BCBSNC customers from paying unexpected costs. Patients pay one bill, even if they have to come back for another procedure or follow-up visit.”

“As the enrollment period comes to a close, it is very important for North Carolinians who would like coverage this year to take action,” said John Roos, BCBSNC chief sales, marketing and communications officer. “Some residents may be unaware of their options or have not had a chance to ask questions specific to their personal situation, we want to be in their community for them to do so and enroll with confidence.”