Kathy Higgins, who leads comprehensive corporate citizenship initiatives for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), has been named vice president of Community Relations for the company. The Community Relations Department includes both corporate contributions and an independent, private charitable foundation.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) reported consolidated net income of $90.1 million for the six months ending June 30, 2005 – 13 percent less than the company earned during the same period last year, and roughly 25 percent less than the company earned during the same period in 2003.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has reached a multi-year agreement for all hospitals of Greensboro-based Moses Cone Health System to remain in the health insurer’s networks

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) today filed a lawsuit against the special interest group ProCare, contending the group acted illegally to take and publish confidential business information owned by BCBSNC.

"We have typically held our food drive during the holiday season, when many other organizations are holding food drives," said Kathy Higgins, BCBSNC Senior Director of Community Relations. "But hunger does not take a vacation, so this year's summer food drive is timed to help when the Food Bank needs it most."

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) today announced an expansion of its North Carolina facilities and the creation of up to 500 new jobs in the state.

With the start of hurricane season and experts predicting another above-normal hurricane season, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is encouraging members to take steps now to protect their health. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials have predicted an above-normal 2005 hurricane season, possibly on par with last year’s historically destructive storms.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced today that detailed plans are in place for transitioning members to alternative hospitals in preparation for the departure of North Carolina Baptist Hospital (NCBH) from BCBSNC networks on June 4.

A new program from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) will help members save money on over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has elected Roberta B. Bowman, vice president of External Relations for Duke Energy, to its board of trustees. The BCBSNC board is made up of 14 community leaders from across North Carolina with backgrounds in areas including health care, business, finance and education.