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.

“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.”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and UNC Health Care today announced Carolina Advanced Health as the name for the new medical practice developed by the two organizations that will open later this year. Dr. Thomas K. Warcup, the practice’s medical director, will be charged with leading the practice in which patients – not just their symptoms – are the focus of care.

“This alliance with Allscripts puts our state on a path to better health outcomes driven by high standards,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. “By providing more than 750 physicians with this technology and support, they are better able to coordinate care – an important step toward improving our health care system.”

BCBSNC values its relationships with both the State Health Plan and the State Auditor’s Office, and we believe discussions about how to improve efficiency within the Plan will be most effective if they are based on accurate, current and complete information.

“North Carolinians who need assistance with anything from finding child care to locating health care services can seek help from more than 20,000 nonprofits and governmental agencies – but navigating the maze is not always easy,” said BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson. “2-1-1 allows our citizens and customers to connect to the help they need with one phone call, and it’s important that everyone in our state has access to this service.”

“Member health and safety are our primary concern and we are taking these steps to help customers focus on their most immediate needs,” BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson said. “These steps will ensure that our customers can get the health care and medications they need.”

“Member health and safety are our primary concern and we are taking these steps to help customers focus on their most immediate needs,” BCBSNC President and CEO Brad Wilson said. “These steps will ensure that our customers can get the health care and medications they need during and after the storm.”

“I never thought I would have the responsibility or the honor to see this many patients,” said Dr. Bill Blaylock, Director of North Carolina Missions of Mercy. “The improved standard of care provided by the X-ray bus has been a motivating factor for a lot of dentists and that, along with the efficiency of the X-ray process, has helped us see more people.”

Today Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) filed a rate request with the North Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) for a rate increase of zero percent for Blue Options HSASM and Blue SaverSM. The requested rate increase for Blue Advantage® is 6.35 percent. Blue Advantage and Blue Options HSA currently serve more than 347,000 customers under the age of 65.