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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Mar 1, 2013Reports modest operating margin of 0.9% for the year
BOSTON—March 1, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined operating income of $58.3 million and...
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Feb 27, 2013Largest health care system in Central New England is latest to join innovative payment program
BOSTON—February 27, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest health care system in Central New England and the clinical partner of the...
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Feb 7, 2013Donations have supported over 200 groups across Massachusetts
Boston — February 7, 2013 — The Catalyst Fund, a partnership between the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) associates,...
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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...
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Jun 28, 2012
June 28, 2012 Andrew Dreyfus' Statement "Today's ruling is a validation of decades of work here in Massachusetts to expand health care coverage to all of our citizens. All Americans will now have...
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Jun 21, 2012Cost savings, improved employee workspace, convenient public transportation cited as major factors
BOSTON — June 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will relocate its corporate headquarters to 101 Huntington Avenue in Boston. The move will occur in the spring of 2015...
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May 15, 2012
BOSTON — May 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2012 financial results today. The...
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May 14, 2012Large group-practice is latest to join innovative payment program
BOSTON — May 14, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lahey Clinic announced today that Lahey will participate in Blue Cross' Alternative Quality Contract (AQC), a global payment...
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May 7, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announces steps to help prevent prescription pain killer misuse, addiction and diversion.
BOSTON — May 7, 2012 — In an effort to limit possible prescription narcotic misuse and dependence among its members, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today that it is...
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May 1, 2012Four municipalities reduce health care cost trends while improving employee health
BOSTON — May 1, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of cities and towns for more than 70 years, today announced the winners of its fourth annual...
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Mar 29, 2012
BOSTON — March 29, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) Board of Directors announced today that Bruce H. Hamory, M.D., FACP, Timothy M. Sweeney and Paul F. Toner have...
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Mar 29, 2012Hospital and community health centers agree to join innovative payment program
BOSTON — March 29, 2012 — Boston Medical Center (BMC) and seven affiliated health centers will join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) Alternative Quality Contract (AQC). The...
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Mar 1, 2012Reports modest operating margin of 0.7% for the year while delivering lowest premium increases since 2005
BOSTON — March 1, 2012 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (BCBSMA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) announced its 2011 calendar...
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Jan 24, 2012Hospital and physicians agree to rate freeze for 2012
BOSTON — January 24, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Children's Hospital Boston, Children's Physicians' Organization, and the Pediatric Physician Organization at Children'
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Jan 13, 2012With GeoBlue, Blue Cross Blue Shield to be first Massachusetts-based health insurer to offer international coverage.
BOSTON — January 13, 2012 — Some of the largest employers in Massachusetts are global companies whose far-reaching operations can be found in every corner of the globe. In fact, among the top...
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Jan 13, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has the tools to keep you on target
BOSTON — January 13, 2012 — It's no surprise that New Year's resolutions quickly get kicked to the curb after the holidays. According to a TIME Special Report, getting fit, eating healthier...
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Dec 7, 2011BCBSMA Members Can Continue to Seek Care at Tufts Medical Center and from its Community Physician Network
BOSTON — December 7, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Tufts Medical Center and New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA) announced today that they have agreed to a new...
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Nov 17, 2011
BOSTON — November 17, 2011 — Tufts Medical Center, its community physician network, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts are committed to reaching agreement on a new Blue Cross...
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Nov 15, 2011Disciplined business strategy results in modest operating margin of 1.4% for the first three quarters of 2011
BOSTON — November 15, 2011 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (BCBSMA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a...
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Nov 15, 2011
BOSTON — November 15, 2011 — The rising cost of health care is one of the biggest challenges facing our community today. We know that health care costs are making our businesses less...
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Nov 8, 2011
BOSTON — November 8, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced that Stephanie Lovell will join the company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective...
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Nov 7, 2011Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers tips for staying healthy this Holiday Season
BOSTON — November 7, 2011 — The holiday season is upon us. Before planning that Thanksgiving dinner or Black Friday shopping spree, put a flu vaccination at the top of the list. Flu...
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Oct 31, 2011Boston Business Journal recognizes Andrew Dreyfus and BCBSMA for outstanding service to the community
BOSTON — October 31, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) President and CEO Andrew Dreyfus was recently honored with the Boston Business Journal's 2011 CEO Social Leadership...
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Oct 27, 2011Cooley Dickinson Hospital also agrees to reduce its prices
BOSTON — October 27, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced that Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) and Cooley Dickinson Physician Hospital Organization (CDPHO),...
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Oct 5, 2011Renegotiated contract includes $80 million in annual savings for BCBSMA customers
BOSTON — October 5, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today that Partners HealthCare will join BCBSMA's innovative payment system known as the Alternative...
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Sep 8, 2011Plans feature significant cost savings while helping cities and towns retain local control
BOSTON — September 8, 2011 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced a suite of new benefit plans that help Massachusetts cities and towns achieve significant savings...