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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s blog offers members helpful information and insight into their health care. Learn more about the ins and outs of health insurance — what it means, how you can get the most out of it and what to consider when purchasing a new plan — find tips for healthy living and insight into careers at the company. In this space, you can read stories about the people at BlueCross who give back to our community, find advice about how to have conversations with your doctor and learn about how to help your business and employees thrive. There’s something in this space for everyone.
BlueCross Exec Talks Future of Health Care
Late last year BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina welcomed a new vice president of product development, innovation and member experience. Tom Meier comes to BlueCross with more than 20 years of experience in health care insurance. Here’s a look at some of Meier’s vision for his role at BlueCross and how it aims to positively impact the experience for both employers and members.
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BlueCross Exec Talks Member Experience
Later last year BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina welcomed a new vice president of product development, innovation and member experience. Tom Meier role has an impact on member experience. Here’s a look at some of Meier’s vision for his role at BlueCross and how it could impact member experience.
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Oncologist: Follow Up Cancer Screenings Now
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of daily lives including health care choices. Studies have shown a significant decrease in the number of people getting cancer screenings. Dr. Kashyap Patel, an oncologist, discusses the importance of keeping up with cancer screenings during the pandemic.
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Celebrating Our Women in Tech
Globally, women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, particularly in technology. Women make up half of the workforce, but they typically make up only 25 percent of the technology field. As one of the leading technology companies in the Southeast, we know how important it is to have women at the table. Women working in technology here at BlueCross share advice and some lessons they have learned in their careers.
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Food Insecurity and Diabetes: Access to Healthy Foods Is Crucial to Managing Disease
Careful meal planning and preparation is key to managing diabetes. But many people affected by diabetes also are affected by food insecurity. This can limit their access to healthy options.
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New Program Helps With Weight Management
At the end of 2020 BlueCross rolled out a new product to fully insured groups to help members find personalized wellness plans. This innovative new health platform matches members to proven programs to help them achieve their health goals.
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Kudos for Wellness Efforts
BlueCross offers many health and wellness programs for its employees. Two national workplace wellness groups have honored BlueCross for its work to improve staff well-being.
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One Year Later: Looking Back on a Year With COVID-19 and What We Know Now
This month marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic reached South Carolina. Now the state nears 8,000 deaths from the virus and almost 500,000 confirmed cases, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. BlueCross’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Bartels shares some insight on what we have learned, recommendations for staying safe now and what to expect in the months ahead.
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