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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Jan 17, 2013Partnership with Leading Organizations Fosters Sustainable Healthare Innovation Community
Boston — January 17, 2013 — Healthbox, a company that has created a platform to discover and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, and their anchor partner, Blue...
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Jan 11, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts urges members to get a flu shot
Boston — January 11, 2013 — This year's influenza pandemic may be one of the worst outbreaks in recent history, with more than 700 confirmed cases in Boston. With the flu sending many people...
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Nov 30, 2012
BOSTON — November 30, 2012 — Each year, 1 in 3 Americans age 65 or older fall down, and the risk of falling increases with age. A fall can easily occur by tripping over a throw rug, stumbling...
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Nov 15, 2012Continued disciplined strategy results in modest year-to-date 1.1% operating margin
BOSTON — November 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a combined...
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Nov 14, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts inaugural event supports local non-profits
BOSTON — November 14, 2012 — More than 100 runners and walkers showed up on a cold November day at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Hingham location to participate in the company's...
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Nov 9, 2012Ten Health Care Entrepreneurs Pitch their Businesses to Industry Executives and Investors
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Ten startups took the stage earlier today to showcase their innovative approaches to creating better health care outcomes to investors, sponsors, and mentors....
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Nov 9, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is honored in the "Largest Employer" category
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is 'A Top Place to Work' according to The Boston Globe. BCBSMA, with 3500 employees, was recognized as one of...
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Nov 7, 2012New Service Delivery and Payment Model Slated to Begin April 2013
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Blue Care Partnership, a joint initiative between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), a...
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Nov 7, 2012
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Yesterday's election reaffirmed that our country will move forward on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) promise to extend health insurance to millions of uninsured...
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Oct 17, 2012October 23 Forum will provide small business owners the tools and tips to successfully grow their companies
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 WHAT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) will host the 8th annual Jumpstart Your...
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Oct 17, 2012Offers many affordable plan options starting as low as $28 for seniors and Medicare beneficiaries
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to the...
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Sep 26, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers tips for staying healthy this Flu season
BOSTON — September 26, 2012 — Before the cool weather from the fall and winter months set in, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages members to get their annual flu shot early....
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Sep 21, 2012Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors announced today that Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale have joined the Board of Massachusetts'...
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Sep 21, 2012State's largest health plan is also among top plans in the country for private commercial plans
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the top-ranked Medicare Advantage PPO health plan in America, and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to NCQA's...
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Sep 21, 2012
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, outlined a four-point plan to build an exceptional and affordable health care system...
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Sep 19, 2012Incident does not involve medical information, and does not affect the data of any members
Statement by Jason Robart, Chief Human Resources Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts BOSTON — September 19, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts was recently informed of...
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Sep 10, 2012Grants celebrate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' 75 years of commitment to the community
BOSTON — September 10, 2012 — To recognize Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) 75th anniversary today, four local not-for-profits each received a $75,000 grant to promote...
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Aug 27, 2012More than 3,000 employees to provide more than 16,000 hours of volunteer service to 29 nonprofit organizations across the state on September 25
BOSTON — August 27, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will celebrate its 75-year legacy of community partnership and support with its second annual company-wide Service...
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Aug 24, 2012BCBSMA donates $5,000 to Jimmy Fund in friendly competition to promote Mayor's fitness challenge
BOSTON — August 24, 2012 — In a fight to the finish, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) senior leaders out-walked the Boston Red Sox front office in a friendly competition...
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Aug 15, 2012Disciplined business strategy results in modest operating margin of 0.5% in second quarter
BOSTON — August 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a combined...
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Aug 13, 2012State's largest private health plan celebrates its 75th anniversary by partnering with leading startup incubator to help ten promising local health care companies grow
BOSTON — August 13, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Healthbox, a company that supports early-stage health care innovation and entrepreneurship, announced today they...
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Aug 1, 2012
August 1, 2012 Andrew Dreyfus' Statement — Senate bill 2400 "Massachusetts has been a national model for expanding access to health care services. And now, we are poised to lead again — this...
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Jul 31, 2012Self-funded employers throughout the country have new option to safeguard against financial risks
BOSTON — July 31, 2012 — Indigo Insurance Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, today announced it will offer Stop-Loss insurance to employers...
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Jul 12, 2012
BOSTON — July 12, 2012 — Five popular high quality health plan options from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will soon be available to thousands of small businesses statewide...
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Jul 12, 2012
July 12, 2012 Andrew Dreyfus' Statement "We're pleased that after two years of rigorous analysis, the new findings by the Harvard Medical School demonstrate the AQC model is achieving its original...