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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Sep 20, 2018Blue Cross is in top 10 percent of plans nationally
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once again has been named one of the highest-rated health plans in the country, according to the nation's expert on health plan quality. The...
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Sep 14, 2018
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("BCBSMA") is expediting access to care for members who live in the Carolinas and Virginia. Through our national Blue...
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Sep 14, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is monitoring the situation in the Merrimack Valley with great concern. Like all Massachusetts residents, we are focused on the safety of...
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Aug 15, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax second quarter net loss of $2.0 million on...
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Jul 12, 2018Improvement follows launch of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Prescription Pain Medication Safety Program
A new study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association found that the number of prescriptions for opioid-based medications among its commercially insured members in Massachusetts plummeted 51...
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Jun 27, 201822 Massachusetts hospitals are among the nation's Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care
Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care, including 22 hospitals in Massachusetts, are leading the nation in the reduction of cesarean delivery (C-section) rates for first-time mothers in what...
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Jun 20, 2018Company's commitment to healthy living showcased in free summer fitness series and new national report
This summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is encouraging residents in the Boston area to get active by taking part in four unique, free outdoor fitness programs,...
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Jun 8, 2018Company awards more than $330,000 to 29 Massachusetts nonprofits to support innovate health solutions.
BOSTON – June 7, 2018 –Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has awarded $338,133 to 29 nonprofit organizations during its first round of Healthy Living Grants in 2018. Funding supports each...
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Jun 1, 2018New findings show diagnoses are on the rise; Cape Cod rates are double the national average
Diagnoses of skin cancers are higher in Massachusetts than the national average and are even higher on Cape Cod, which has the third highest rate of diagnosis in the nation. Skin cancers are...
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May 17, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been named one of the nation's 500 best employers among mid-sized companies by Forbes. Mid-sized companies are those with between 1,000 and 5,000 employees.
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May 15, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax first quarter net income of $57.5 million...
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May 10, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named the top health plan in Massachusetts for the second consecutive year, according to J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights.
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May 9, 2018Through Blue Cross partnership, Metro Boston public bike share system becomes Blue Bikes this month; special launch promotions include free rides and discounted memberships
Residents will get their first look today at the new Blue Bikes about to hit the streets of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, as part of the Metro Boston public bike share system's new...
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Apr 12, 2018$250,000 investment from Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA will fund expansion of nonprofit peer education program to reduce rate of addiction among children and teens
Thousands of middle and high school students across the Commonwealth will get to experience an innovative peer-to-peer education program led by local teens in recovery, thanks to a new partnership...
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Apr 2, 2018Plan helps accounts choose the right solutions to keep employees healthy and lower health care costs
Digital health is a hotbed for innovation, with venture capitalists spending nearly $5 billion in the space last year (think FitBits, Smart Scales, and wellness apps). With the constant surge in...
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Mar 12, 2018Survey finds persistent issues around stigma related to opioid use disorder
Massachusetts residents rate the opioid epidemic as the most serious problem facing the state today, far outpacing other issues including jobs, the economy or health care costs, according to a new...
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Mar 7, 2018Hubway Will Become Blue Bikes and Grow to 3,000 Bikes by End of 2019
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the municipalities of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and bike share operator Motivate...
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Mar 1, 2018Releases new online 2017 Annual Report celebrating 80 years of putting members first
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 loss of $6.9 million. These results reflect...
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Feb 28, 2018Indigo celebrates 10 years of exceptional growth in specialty benefits with new product
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) new workers' compensation offering is adding value for small businesses across Massachusetts. Indigo Insurance Services, Blue Cross' wholly...
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Feb 26, 2018Dental plan expands access to 122,000 providers at over 300,000 locations nationwide
Access to dental services continues to be an issue for many Americans, with the American Dental Association reporting that 1 in 3 Americans face challenges finding dental care. That's why Blue...
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Feb 6, 2018
For the second year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) Find a Doctor & Estimate Costs tool has been awarded a Healthcare Monitor Gold Award by Corporate Insight. This...
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Feb 5, 2018
Today, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), to celebrate the launch of Dot Rx, a prescription-based...
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Jan 25, 2018New Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts program combines science and cash to drive healthy behaviors
This New Year's Eve, nearly one in three of us resolved to make a positive change in our lives. Many of us promised to lose weight, start an exercise program, quit smoking, or do something else to...
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Dec 11, 2017New SmartShopper Program gives cash rewards to members who shop for care
Imagine getting paid to shop. It sounds like a dream for some people. But for some members of the state's largest health plan, that dream is becoming reality. Starting January 1, members and their...
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Dec 4, 2017Blue Cross convenes local nonprofits to create prescription program for healthy living
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced the launch of its new social impact initiative, "Dot Rx," a prescription program designed in collaboration with Codman Square Health Center...
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Dec 2, 2017
In response to the passage of Senate tax reform legislation which includes repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate, Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Nov 15, 2017
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced third quarter 2017 financial results today and reported a combined...
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Nov 15, 2017
In response to Governor Charlie Baker's proposed CARE Act, Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement: "We applaud Governor Baker...
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Nov 9, 2017Company scores highest rating on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 16th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate...
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Nov 8, 2017Adopts 8 Principles of Care
As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing the epidemic of substance use disorder (SUD) including the opioid crisis, which killed an estimated 2107 Massachusetts residents in 2016,1 Blue...
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Nov 8, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts president & CEO recognized for contributions to advancing the Boston region
Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, was honored today with the Building a Better Boston award by the UMass Boston Center for Collaborative Leadership. The...
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Nov 1, 2017Model now includes nearly half of all Massachusetts physicians
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has reached an agreement with two more Massachusetts physician and hospital organizations to provide care to thousands of our Preferred...
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Oct 26, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages everyone to safely dispose of medications
Almost six and a half million Americans abuse controlled prescription drugs each year, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Many of those medications, including narcotics...
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Oct 20, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages vaccinations ahead of peak flu season
You can miss a lot when suffering from the flu, a respiratory infection that can be life-threatening. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) wants everyone to experience those...
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Oct 20, 2017Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to choose a Medicare Advantage plan
With the Annual Open Enrollment period for Medicare under way, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has announced its broad suite of highly rated 2018 Medicare options to fit any...
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Oct 13, 2017
In response to recent health care actions announced by the Trump administration, Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement: "We...
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Sep 21, 2017Blue Cross is one of five top plans nationally
For the second year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) was named a top-rated health plan in the country, according to the nation's experts on health plan quality. The...
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Sep 20, 2017
Today, 55 nonprofits in 33 towns across the Commonwealth will get a powerful helping hand from 3,200 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts employees as part of the company's annual Service Day....
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Sep 19, 2017
In response to legislation proposed by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following...
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Sep 8, 2017
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in Florida. Through our national Blue Card plan, we...
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Sep 7, 2017
In response to Governor Charlie Baker's testimony before a Senate health committee today, Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following...
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Sep 6, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA Achieved HITRUST CSF Certification for Enhanced Security and ComplianceIndustry-leading certification underscores BCBSMA’s commitment to protecting members’ private health care information
Boston, MA, Sept. 6, 2017 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is pleased to announce its main systems processing, hosting and exchanging members’ personal health information have earned...
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Aug 30, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Care, Pledges Support for Hurricane Harvey Victims
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for all of our members who live in affected areas of Texas and Louisiana and...
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Aug 25, 2017Overuse seen as a leading contributor to antibiotic resistance
A new The Health of America® report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association shows that Massachusetts and the nation have made significant progress in reducing the number of outpatient...
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Aug 22, 2017Solar arrays in Hopedale and Mendon, MA enable clean, local community solar power
Framingham, MA – August 22, 2017 – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and...
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Aug 15, 2017
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced second quarter 2017 financial results today and reported a combined...
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Aug 1, 2017Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Alternative Quality Contract (AQC) is an effective way to improve chronic conditions while controlling costs
A new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) finds that New England is one of three regions in the nation where diabetes has the lowest health impact. "Health Impact" is defined...
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Jul 25, 2017
Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement today: "Now that the Senate has voted to begin debate to repeal-and-replace the...
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Jul 18, 2017
Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement today: "We oppose any effort that seeks to repeal the Affordable Care Act but delays...
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Jul 13, 2017
Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement on the amended Better Care Reconciliation Act proposed by the U.S. Senate: "Blue Cross...