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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May 14, 2012
Large group-practice is latest to join innovative payment programBOSTON — 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...