Joint statement from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina President and CEO Brad Wilson and Wayne Memorial Hospital President and CEO Bill Paugh

“Offering on-site customer service allows patients to focus on healing rather than dwell on concerns about medical bills and what their health insurance will cover.” said Alan Hughes, BCBSNC executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Offering support where the member needs it most is a way to help them get back to their normal lives as quickly as possible.”

”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.”

“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 ...

“Health reform is complicated, and it affects everyone differently. We want to help North Carolina consumers understand how they will be affected and provide information to support them in making the best decision for their personal situation,” said Barbara Morales Burke, BCBSNC vice president of health policy and chief compliance officer.

“In over a decade of BCBSNC contract negotiations across the state, hospitals have agreed that they will discuss price increases for our customers with us, as opposed to unilaterally increasing their prices,” explained Lisa Cade, BCBSNC Vice President of Network Management. “Wayne Memorial insists on retaining the right to increase our customers’ costs whenever they want. This is unacceptable.”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is taking it to the streets in a full-force effort called Ready, Set, Go! to help consumers understand health care reform.