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 18, 2014
Employees smash donations goal; raise over $720K for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack ValleyBOSTON — June 18, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently completed its 2014 United Way Campaign, raising over $720K for children and families throughout eastern...
Jun 4, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Corporate Citizenship Report showcases its belief that the strength of the company is tied to the strength of its communityBOSTON — June 2, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently unveiled its 2013 Corporate Citizenship Report, an introspective look at the company's corporate investment,...
May 21, 2014Election Marks First Woman Chair in the Company's 76-Year History Paula A. Price also Elected to Board; Bill Van Faasen Elected Chair EmeritusBOSTON — May 21, 2014 — The Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has elected Phyllis R. Yale as its new Chair of the Board. BCBSMA is governed by a Board of...
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May 15, 2014
BOSTON — May 15, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2014 financial results today...
May 13, 2014BOSTON — May 13, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today it has established a relationship with EyeMed Vision Care, the nation's fastest growing vision benefits...
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May 7, 2014
BOSTON — May 7, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently honored four of its associates and one of its community partners at its annual Excellence in Service Awards...
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May 5, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ Skills Based Volunteer Program Lends Professional Support and Expertise to Resource-Strapped Community Based Organizations
BOSTON — May 5, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today the 11 nonprofit organizations selected as partners in this year's Skills-Based Volunteers program. The...
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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...