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01 Mar 2022 | Press Release

Skyrocketing Drug and COVID-19 Costs Drive Record Medical Expenses in 2021; Affordability Efforts and Investments Keep Blue Cross NC Financially Strong

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) finished 2021 in a strong, stable financial position despite a lingering pandemic and record high claims and medical expenses. Increased membership, strong management of the...

17 Feb 2022 | Press Release

Blue Cross NC Awards 17 Organizations in $4 Million Effort to Narrow Gap of State’s Racial, Health Disparities

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced the first round of recipients of its $4 million commitment to address and eliminate racial, health and geographical disparities in North Carolina. Seventeen...

16 Feb 2022 | News Story

The Journey to Joy: Behavioral Health Town Hall

Behavioral health is an essential element of wellness and excellence in the Black community. In this webinar, we celebrate the achievements of the Black community while elevating a conversation around whole person health and its role in helping the...

16 Feb 2022 | News Story

Forbes Names Blue Cross NC One of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” for 2022

Blue Cross NC has recently ranked as the top North Carolina-based company on Forbes “America’s Best Employers”...

16 Feb 2022 | News Story

$1 Million Effort to Address NC Behavioral Health Crisis

Two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for behavioral health care may be at an all-time high. Depression, anxiety and other mental and behavioral health disorders are being diagnosed at rates much higher than years prior. For...

15 Feb 2022 | News Story | FIERCE Healthcare

Most health systems still base doctors' pay on volume, despite push toward value-based care

Despite the growth in value-based payment arrangements from payers, health systems continue to pay physicians based on the volume of services they provide.

01 Feb 2022 | News Story | WRAL-TV

Tools to help you find the lowest price when searching for healthcare

"It is amazing how much prices can vary. And again, it's not related or directly tied to quality, studies have shown that," said Gerald Petkau, senior vice president of commercial markets at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

31 Jan 2022 | Press Release

Hornets Partner with Blue Cross NC Once Again for 2022 Black History Month Efforts

January 31, 2022 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) today announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will serve as the presenting partner of the organization’s Black History Month efforts for the fourth consecutive...

21 Jan 2022 | Press Release

Blue Cross NC Extends Early Prescription Refills for Members Across the State Due to Inclement Weather

DURHAM, N.C. – In response to the second winter storm affecting North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is extending early prescription refills through February 17 to ensure that customers have access to the...

14 Jan 2022 | Press Release

Blue Cross NC Allowing Early Prescription Refills Statewide During Winter Storm State of Emergency

DURHAM, N.C. – In response to the winter storm affecting North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need. This...

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Rahul Rajkumar, MD, on Advanced Primary Care

Rahul Rajkumar, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross NC, discusses advanced primary care and why ...

$750,000 Blue Cross NC investment expands school-based virtual clinic in Cleveland County

The investment over three years will allow kids to have access to primary care onsite without ...