Press Releases
In this section of the Blue Cross Blue Shield MediaRoom, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jun 21, 2017Company’s commitment to healthy living showcased in summer fitness series and new national report
BOSTON – June 21, 2017 This summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is making it easy to get active by partnering with several local nonprofits to offer four unique, free outdoor fitness...
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Jun 1, 2017
Dana Gelb Safran, ScD, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) Chief Performance Measurement and Improvement Officer and Senior Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, was recently...
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May 15, 2017
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced first quarter 2017 financial results today and reported a combined...
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May 10, 2017Innovative program recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
The City of New Bedford is one of two Massachusetts municipalities recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for innovating new and comprehensive approaches to improve the health of...
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May 4, 2017
In response to the House passage of the American Health Care Act, Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has issued the following public statement: Massachusetts has made historic...
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Apr 20, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' United Way campaign a success for kids and community partners
Almost 3,000 children in eastern Massachusetts will receive either a Healthy Living Kit or a Healthy Snack Pack in the next few days as part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue...
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Apr 19, 2017Project is 12th-largest LEED-CI v2009 Platinum Certified project in U.S.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) recently received top honors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the design of our corporate headquarters at 101 Huntington Ave.,...
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Apr 3, 2017Innovative partnership with Landmark Health begins April 3
In an effort to improve care and support for our members who are faced with serious illnesses, today Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the largest health plan in the...
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Mar 16, 2017Moving retirees to Medex saves town tax dollars
BOSTON – March 16, 2017 – “Positive, positive, positive,” that’s how Amy Przypek, Assistant Accountant for the Town of Ware describes the experience of more effectively using Blue Cross...
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Mar 13, 2017
As Washington debates the future of the Affordable Care Act, the head of Massachusetts' largest health plan is stressing the need for continued innovation and strong collaboration in the...
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Mar 9, 2017New members bring health care, government, and entrepreneurial experience
Manuel (Manny) Lopes, President and Chief Executive Officer of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center; Martin (Marty) Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts; and Corey E. Thomas,...
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Mar 1, 2017Company posts break-even operating income
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net income of $78.1 million (1.1% net margin)....
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Jan 26, 2017Energy credits generated from local solar projects owned by Ameresco and co-developed with BlueWave in Hopedale and Mendon, MA will reduce BCBSMA's electricity costs, enable clean, local community solar power, and help reduce air pollution in Massachusetts.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement to purchase 2.6 megawatts (MW) of net metering credits from five community solar...
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Jan 9, 2017New results in for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Alternative Quality Contract
A new study led by researchers from Harvard Medical School shows that during its first four years Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' innovative payment model, the Alternative Quality...
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Nov 15, 2016
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (Blue Cross), announced its third quarter 2016 financial results today and reported a...
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Oct 21, 2016Insurer's pain medication safety program is working to reduce opioid prescriptions by 15 percent
A new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Prescription Pain Medication Safety Program is reducing...
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Oct 17, 2016
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) Medicare plans are among the top-rated plans in the country, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).i Our Medicare...
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Oct 7, 2016Long-time CFO Allen Maltz to retire after nearly two decades of service
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has named Andreana Santangelo as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Santangelo replaces Allen Maltz who will retire at the...
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Sep 28, 2016
Today, nonprofits around the Commonwealth will get a powerful helping hand as they engage in important projects that may otherwise not be possible due to staffing or budget limitations. Actually,...
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Sep 27, 2016Nationwide concussion diagnoses up dramatically from 2010 through 2015 New Blue Cross Blue Shield study shows more awareness, changing attitudes about head injuries
BOSTON — September 27, 2016 — Concussion diagnoses among young people in Massachusetts have skyrocketed over the last five years, according to a new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield...
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Sep 21, 2016
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is among the top-rated health plans in the country, according to the nation's expert on health plan quality. The National Committee for Quality...
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Sep 15, 2016
Boston — September 15, 2016 — The flu can pack a punch. That's why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) encourages you to get your annual flu shot to stay healthy during flu...
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Aug 15, 2016
BOSTON — August 15, 2016 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts‚ Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue‚ Inc. (Blue Cross)‚ announced its second quarter 2016...
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Aug 10, 2016Provides information about coverage and prevention
A travel warning is currently in place for pregnant woman to avoid an area of Miami due to a mosquito-borne outbreak of the Zika virus. Officials at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Jun 29, 2016Blue Cross's commitment to healthy communities is cited in new national report
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is again demonstrating its commitment to building healthy communities through two local events with The Trustees, Massachusetts' largest...