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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Apr 25, 2014
BOSTON — April 25, 2014 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts won a national ClearMark Award for creating materials that are easy-to-understand and use plain language. Blue Cross was...
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Apr 24, 2014
BOSTON — April 24, 2014 — Today's news of Berkshire Medical Center's agreement to purchase North Adams Regional Hospital, as well as reopen the emergency room within the next month is terrific...
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Apr 23, 2014Agreement allows members affected by the North Adams Regional Hospital closure to seek services closer to home
BOSTON — April 23, 2014 — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), has joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) provider network. Members of HMO Blue now have access to...
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Apr 8, 2014
BOSTON—April 8, 2014—Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' program to improve the safety and quality of care for its members taking prescription pain medication is showing positive results....
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Mar 28, 2014
BOSTON — March 28, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is committed to ensuring that its members affected by North Adams Regional Hospital's plans to close have continued...
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Mar 24, 2014
BOSTON — March 24, 2014 — Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association (MACIPA), which includes many physicians associated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance,...
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Mar 18, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches New Online Report
Boston — March 18, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today launched an interactive website that uses a compelling combination of customer stories, videos and graphics to...
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Mar 17, 2014Newest chapter in campaign from Allen & Gerritsen continues focus on real stories of Blue Cross members
BOSTON, MA — March 17, 2014 — Showcasing that a health plan is unique to each individual and business it serves, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) launched a new chapter of its...
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Mar 12, 2014
BOSTON — March 12, 2014 — Stephanie Lovell, General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), has been named a 'Leader in Law' by Massachusetts...
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Mar 4, 2014
BOSTON — March 4, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of municipal and governmental organizations for more than 75 years, announced today the...
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Mar 3, 2014New secure website designed to help members become 'ahealthyme' and reach their wellness goals
BOSTON — March 3, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently launched ahealthyme, an innovative wellness website designed to be interactive and fun while helping members...
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Feb 28, 2014Reports modest 1.1% net margin
BOSTON—February 28, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net income of $69.1...
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Feb 19, 2014Remarks made during the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
BOSTON — February 19, 2014 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, discussed the changing focus of health care at today's Taunton Area Chamber of...
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Dec 19, 2013Nearly 3,000 city/school workers, retirees and elected officials to share in approximately $1 million in savings
BOSTON — December 19, 2013 — The City of Haverhill, recently announced that it will save approximately $2.9 million in health care costs by choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Dec 16, 2013
BOSTON — December 16, 2013 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is currently offering HMO Blue Essential, a new, innovative health plan for young adults that features an easy to...
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Dec 6, 2013Media campaign will encourage residents to get vaccinated at free clinics around city
Boston — December 6, 2013 — The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Walgreens, is making a concerted push to vaccinate...
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Dec 2, 2013
BOSTON — December 2, 2013 — South Shore Physician Hospital Organization (SSPHO) has announced it will join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) Medicare HMO Blue (HMO) and...
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Nov 15, 2013Continued disciplined strategy results in modest .9% operating margin for third quarter
BOSTON — November 15, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today announced a combined after-tax net income...
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Nov 15, 2013
November 15, 2013 — Nearly 400 runners, walkers, and spectators participated in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) annual 5K walk+run - raising $9,000 for the United Way's...
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Nov 13, 2013
BOSTON — November 13, 2013 — To support its customers in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has launched Straight Answers, a new website...
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Nov 4, 2013New health plans will save the town and taxpayers $1 million in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — November 4, 2013 – The Town of Saugus, the first community to join the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), announced that it's moving back to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Oct 15, 2013Two new dental options and lower monthly premiums available on all health and prescription plans in 2014
BOSTON — October 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan in the country and is among the highest-rated Medicare HMO...
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Oct 9, 2013The New Brand Advertising Campaign Highlights the Emotional Connections Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Has With its Plan Members
BOSTON, MA (October 9, 2013) — Highlighting that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' service is unique to each individual and business it serves, the company launched its newest multimedia...
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Oct 9, 2013Forum will provide small business owners with the tools and tips to grow their business
BOSTON — October 9, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC), will jointly host Jumpstart Your Business...
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Oct 1, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers FluMist as an added measure to keep members healthy
Boston — October 1, 2013 — In an effort to keep its members healthy and prevent the seasonal spread of the flu, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) encourages members to get their...