Blue Shield of California Group Coverage

Alison K Lum, our Vice President of Pharmacy Services, shares a timely reminder about #fluvaccines this #fluseason. There's no need to wait to be seen by your primary care doctor – get your vaccine from your pharmacist! Remember, the earlier you get the vaccine, the easier it is to avoid getting sick and help your community stay healthy. #WellAhead #Vaccines #BlueShieldCACares

People delay preventive care for many reasons but whatever reasons you give yourself, the truth is that preventive care can save lives. October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and a great time to schedule your #mammogram. Our own Carol Koeble MD MS CPE shares more information about the importance of mammograms and what can be expected at https://lnkd.in/gZcUTQBM. #WellAhead #WomensHealth #PreventiveCare #BlueShieldCACares

New and enhanced tools help our members explore their prescription options and manage medications. With a focus on cost transparency, we’re making it easier to access affordable health care. Learn what we're doing to create a better healthcare system here: https://lnkd.in/gBkFFEgx. For more healthcare news such as this, be sure to follow our page! #WellAhead #PharmacyCareReimagined

We're proud to share that starting January 1, 2025, we'll be offering our members an FDA approved biosimilar for Humira – one of the most widely prescribed medicines in the U.S. – at a fraction of the cost. As part of our Pharmacy Care Reimagined initiative, this is just one part of our organization’s mission to drive affordability and transparency for our members and transform pharmacy care for the better. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gChriaGQ. #PharmacyCareReimagined #WellAhead #ProudToBeBlueCA

Healthcare costs continue to rise beyond inflation, and these increases are unsustainable for members and employers. Our pay-for-value strategy focuses on payment models that support providers to deliver quality care at lower cost while improving both the member and provider experience. It’s clear that one size will not fit all, as providers and hospitals have different priorities, so we've created models to meet providers where they are. Learn what those are here: https://lnkd.in/gts6u_Pm. #WellAhead #ProudToBeBlueCA

Be #WellAhead this #respiratoryvirus season — time to think about protecting yourself, loved ones, and your community. While having a fear of needles can cause anxiety, especially for children, getting this year’s vaccines is still your best bet for staying safe. Check out these 5 tips for overcoming fear of needles: https://lnkd.in/g88hpPMB. #BlueShieldCACares

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Medicaid Health Plans awarded a coveted 4-star rating to the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, making it one of the highest-ranked commercial Medi-Cal plans in the state. Blue Shield Promise earned high scores in key areas including disease prevention, overall care, and member satisfaction. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkPaYcaN. #ProudToBeBlueCA #WellAhead

Congratulations to Blue Shield of California Foundation on their recent White House visit to celebrate 30 years of the Violence Against Women Act (#VAWA). Thank you for all you do to prevent domestic violence and make #California the healthiest state. #ProudToBeBlueCA

After extensive negotiations, Blue Shield of California and Stanford Medicine — including Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Tri-Valley Hospital, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Packard Children’s Health Alliance — have reached a new agreement. Effective September 1, 2024, all Stanford Medicine providers and hospitals are in-network for Blue Shield Commercial HMO and PPO members. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCuRkZ-U. #ProudToBeBlueCA

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth, raising awareness about the alarming rates of suicide while promoting resources that can help prevent it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates increased 36% between 2000–2022 and were responsible for 49,476 deaths in 2022 alone — about one death every 11 minutes. Understand the warning signs of suicide with 4 tips from us and how to help, here: https://lnkd.in/g6rYMgMi.