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 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...
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Sep 19, 2013Massachusetts' largest health plan also among highest-rated for private PPO and Medicare HMO plans
Boston — September 19, 2013 — NCQA's Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2013–2014 found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is the: #3 ranked private health plan in America1,...
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Sep 5, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts holds third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue, on September 18
BOSTON — September 5, 2013 — On September 18, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will hold its third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue. More than 3,000...
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Aug 28, 2013Participants walk more than half way around the earth during 12-week walking challenge
BOSTON — August 28, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced the winners of the Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc. pedometer challenge, a...
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Aug 15, 2013
BOSTON — August 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced second quarter 2013 financial results...
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Aug 1, 2013
BOSTON — August 1, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today released its annual Corporate Citizenship Report detailing the economic and community contributions that the...
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Jul 19, 2013
BOSTON — July 19, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) exceeded federal standards by $396 million* and state standards by $242 million* in the amount it spent on medical...
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Jul 9, 201335 Blue Cross associates with critical business skill sets paired with 11 nonprofits to strengthen organizational effectiveness
BOSTON — July 9, 2013 — Thirty-five Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) associates with highly sought after business skills have been selected to help 11 local nonprofits improve...
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Jul 8, 2013Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council Nutrition Program, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, celebrates end of successful school year with nutritious breakfast and award event
Holyoke, MA — July 8, 2013 — Ten public school kindergarten classrooms in Holyoke celebrate the success of a year-long pilot nutrition education program — The Holyoke Kindergarten Initiative —
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Jun 27, 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applauds the United States Supreme Court's recent decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In February 2013, we were one of nearly 300 companies and...
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Jun 21, 2013Comprehensive review process identifies sustainability challenges; companies commit to supporting the Medicare and Medicaid population through other initiatives
BOSTON, MA & NORFOLK, VA — June 21, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), ValueOptions®, and its subsidiary Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), announced...
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Jun 17, 2013Helping Massachusetts colleges and universities achieve sustainable savings and a healthier workforce
BOSTON — June 17, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced Higher Ed Blue — a new health plan offering for Massachusetts college and university employees and...
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Jun 12, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Honors Associates During Annual Excellence in Service AwardsNew Bedford resident is given Volunteer of the Year distinction
BOSTON — June 12, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) celebrated its 10th annual Excellence in Service Awards, honoring associates who volunteered their time and expertise...
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Jun 10, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts teams up with the Massachusetts Senior Games to kick off the 22nd annual summer athletic games
SPRINGFIELD & BOSTON, Mass., June 10, 2013 — For the 10th year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Senior Games are teaming up to bring a spirit of...
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May 17, 2013Area legislators and funders see how Project Bread's Chefs in Head Start Program is changing the way low-income children and their parents think about healthy food
BOSTON, MA — May 17, 2013 — Project Bread, Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO), and elected officials gathered yesterday to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) for...
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May 15, 2013
BOSTON — May 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2013 financial results...
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May 1, 2013Move saves the taxpayers $575,000 in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — May 1, 2013 — The Town of Douglas is making health insurance plan design changes and switching health plan providers to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). Effective...
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Apr 24, 2013State's largest health plan supports members and community during tragedy
BOSTON -- April 24, 2013 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts extends our gratitude to the heroic efforts of law enforcement, first responders and caregivers who have worked so courageously...
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Apr 2, 2013Ten companies complete health care boot camp to understand how their companies fit into broader industry
BOSTON -- April 2, 2013 -- Healthbox, a leading business accelerator that supports early-stage health care companies, kicked off its second program today in Kendall Square. After completing the...
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Mar 25, 2013Physical Activity Supports Mayor Menino's Boston Moves for Health Campaign
Boston — March 25, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Playworks are partnering to increase physical activity for more than 14,000 Boston Public School students in 31...
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Mar 21, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts releases 2012 Annual Report
Boston — March 21, 2013 — Exceptional and affordable health care is possible in Massachusetts if the health care community continues to work together in a spirit of shared responsibility...
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Mar 18, 2013
BOSTON — March 18, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of cities and towns for more than 75 years, today announced the winners of its fifth annual...
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Mar 12, 2013High-quality, lower-cost option offered by the Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts provides municipalities with the opportunity for significant savings
Boston — March 12, 2013 — Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA), a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), today announced it will offer Select Blue...
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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...