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The national federation of independent, community-based BCBS companies that provide #healthcare coverage for one in three Americans. #HealthOfAmerica
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Studies show time with a pet can lower stress hormones & improve happiness & relaxation.
#NationalPetDay
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A
#PalliativeCare
nurse that helps families care for a terminally ill newborn explains, "Our goal is to make every day the best day it can be. And that’s the goal for all of us that are walking around on this earth." Learn more:
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#Hypertension
is the no. 1
#health
condition affecting Americans’ quality of life & longevity. Is your state at greater risk?
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Glad to see
@USSupremeCourt
upheld the legality of the patent review process. We hope it will get lower cost
#GenericDrugs
to market faster. Generic drugs are just as effective &
#CostLess
than brand-name drugs. Learn abt our proposals to lower
#DrugCosts
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More than 70% of 3rd graders in
#Hawaii
are affected by
#ToothDecay
, but
@AskHMSA
is working to change that -- at no cost to
#patients
.
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A
@MoodysAnalytics
analysis of the BCBS Health Index links
#healthypeople
&
#healthyeconomy
. From
@CBSMoneyWatch
:
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Pets are purrfect
#health
companions: they can help decrease
#bloodpressure
,
#cholesterol
& feelings of loneliness.
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Living with a serious illness - like
#cancer
- may be scary & overwhelming, physically & emotionally. See how Regence BlueCross BlueShield’s
#PalliativeCare
brings comfort care:
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Everyone should have access to safe, effective & affordable prescription meds. We support strategies that reduce
#DrugPricing
, bc our data show brand-name drugs to be responsible for majority of total drug spending.
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How can
#doctors
become better equipped when treating
#patients
w/
#opioid
use disorder? See how one doctor feels about
@ExcellusBCBS
' education initiative:
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Kids 10-19 are 5x more likely to be diagnosed w a
#concussion
than all other ages combined
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Can
#VirtualReality
treat opioid addiction? In supporting this
#Healthtech
, we hope to address the
#OpioidEpidemic
.
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Did you know that women have higher rates of prescription
#opioid
use than men? We took a closer look at how this compares by age:
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.
@BlueShieldCA
reported a 42% drop in
#opioid
consumption for members with non-cancer pain, & it doesn’t end there. See more on how BCBS companies are helping members with opioid use disorder & overuse.
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#VR
can be an effective tool to design therapies & treatment for
#addiction
and
#autism
. Hear more from
@bordnick
:
@NotImpossible
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We want people to have the meds they need at a price they can afford. We’ll continue to lead & support strategies that address the high cost of brand-name drugs, as shown in our data.
#DrugPricing
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#Retailhealth
clinics cost much less than the
#ER
& can treat many simple health conditions
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When people w/ an
#opioid
overdose visit the ER, they often leave w/out a follow up plan. Hear how
@HorizonBCBSNJ
is successfully pulling members out of the darkness of
#addiction
:
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Join us at
#HIMSS19
2/14/19 (10-11am) for “Data Rich, Information Poor – Breaking Barriers and Driving Innovation.” We need an
#interoperable
#HealthCare
ecosystem to achieve the promise of
#VBC
.
@BlueShieldCA
@BCBSTennessee
@IBX
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Blue365, an exclusive health and wellness program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield members, partners with Fitbit to help you maintain and enjoy your healthiest you. Learn more:
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37 million Americans live with
#CKD
, but there have been few advancements in treatment. In his recent blog post, our CFO Bob Kolodgy shares his personal connection to
#KidneyCare
and how BCBS companies are moving toward better treatment and patient care.
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.
@BlueCrossTnNews
saw a 52% reduction in painkillers prescribed & abused. See more on how BCBS companies are fighting on a number of fronts against the
#OpioidEpidemic
:
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Every day, more than 100 people die from
#opioid
overdoses in the U.S., and millions more are addicted or at risk. But, BCBS companies have found ways to prevent
#addiction
before it starts.
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#DidYouKnow
that asthma related
#ER
visits spike for kids during September?
@ExcellusBCBS
created an initiative that educates and empowers families so they can create action plans for their kids to avoid triggers and prevent attacks.
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#Asthma
is the most common chronic disease among American children, sending millions of children to the ER each year.
@HCSC
is using
#BigData
to reverse these stats.
#AsthmaAwarenessMonth
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62% of
#DrugCoupons
are offered when there are equally effective medicines that
#CostLess
. Drug coupons hurt competition and raise prices for all. Learn more about how to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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The BCBS Institute has strategic alliances w/
@Lyft
,
@CVSHealth
and
@Walgreens
to address pharmacy and transportation deserts in test markets across the country:
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Excited to see
@US_FDA
promote
#transparency
w/ new database showing which companies use anticompetitive tactics to keep
#generics
off the market and keep
#DrugPrices
high. Check out our proposals to lower
#DrugCosts
→
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80% of patients enrolled in
@capbluecross
'
#CognitiveTherapy
program reported feeling better in just 30 days. See how they are helping people w/
#depression
& other mood disorders:
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BCBS data shows rates of
#colorectalcancer
in adults age 18-34 rose from 2012-2015, though overall prevalence is low
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#Doctors
+ data navigator nurses from
@BCBSLA
= improved
#HealthOutcomes
& reduced
#HealthcareCosts
.
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#Louisiana
ranks near the bottom of nearly every list of health indicators in the country, but
@BCBSLA
is partnering w/ Tulane University to change that.
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"A new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield looked at allergy diagnoses and at emergency room visits for anaphylaxis from 2010 to 2016 among their subscribers, who include 9.6 million children 18 and under all over the country."
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2/3 of health systems use fax or email to send health records. Let’s talk about how to improve flow & integration of healthcare data among patients, doctors, insurers & more at
#HIMSS19
.
#interoperability
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More than half of
#DrugCoupons
are offered when there are medicines that
#CostLess
. This raises premiums for all. Learn more about how to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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Poll by
@KaiserFamFound
says more than half of America wants
#Congress
to reduce
#DrugPrices
. We want that too. Check out our policy proposals →
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Could
#VR
help with
#addiction
?
@bordnick
believes exposure to realistic situations, along with tools to help manage cravings, will help
#patients
avoid relapse. See how it works:
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What are
#SocialDeterminants
of health and what is the BCBS Institute doing about them? Find out:
#SDOH
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Is
#PrecisionMedicine
the future of medicine? By supporting partnerships like the
@AllofUsResearch
Program &
@thewisdomstudy
, we seek to better tailor medical treatment to a person's genetic makeup, environment & behavior.
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With the help of
@ExcellusBCBS
, a doctor took a course to better treat patients with
#addiction
. The results? 200 new patients poured in -- getting the help they needed.
#OpioidEpidemic
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Navigating
#CancerCare
beyond the doctor's office can be overwhelming for
#patients
. See how BCBS companies are here to help.
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Over 80% of Americans just like YOU think
#drugprices
should be more
#affordable
– story by
@thehill
. We agree. Check out our proposals →
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Meet us at
#HIMSS19
for “Empowering Consumers w/ Data to Improve
#ChronicDisease
Conditions” – Tues. 2/12 (1:30-2:30pm). By combining innovative
#HealthTech
& data-driven healthcare insights, see how we can improve health. Session led by Mark Talluto, BCBSA & Joshua Riff,
@onduo
.
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#ICYMI
, here are some of the top insights you need to know from
#HIMSS19
, via
@KariHedges
, BCBSA:
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Americans just like YOU support the
#CREATESAct
to make drugs more
#affordable
& make it easier for cheaper
#GenericDrugs
to enter the market. We agree. Learn more on how to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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#SubstanceUse
, and the onslaught of the
#OpioidCrisis
, has impacted every single community in America, and we're finding ways to ensure real impact on those struggling, while reducing
#HealthCosts
in the industry. Learn more:
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#GenericDrugs
saved consumers $1.67 trillion over the last 10 years.
@Actuary_Dot_Org
agrees it’s time we make it easier for
#generics
to enter the market. Check out our proposals – including Congress passing the
#CREATESAct
– to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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Take slow, short steps in wintry conditions and be sure to wear footwear with good traction.
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“It’s the only option we have” --
@BCBSTX
helps hold the line against
#vaccine
-preventable
#diseases
w/
@CareVanTexas
:
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Going to
#HIMSS19
? Learn more about the payers' role in
#interoperability
for care coordination data, use cases & more on Mon. 2/11 (2:30-3:30pm). Session led by
@KariHedges
, BCBSA & Martin Lupinetti,
@HealthShareExch
.
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What’s happening in
#RhodeIsland
to make
#vaccination
coverage rates for adolescents so much higher than in other states?
@BCBSRI
's VP of Clinical Affairs Dr. Katherine Dallow sheds light:
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Use of
#retailclinics
varies between those insured through employers & the individual market
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The BCBS Institute is targeting barriers to
#health
– lack of transportation, food – with new
#technology
and partnerships. See how:
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Opening up about
#depression
can be scary, but it’s important to talk about it.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Across the nation, employees from every BCBS company give generously to improve the
#health
& well-being of their
#community
. Learn more during
#NationalVolunteerWeek
:
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How are the decline of
#MillennialHealth
and financial instability linked? Learn more:
#HoAForum19
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Americans just like YOU support the
#CREATESAct
to make drugs more
#affordable
& make it easier for cheaper
#GenericDrugs
to enter the market. We agree. Learn more on how to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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Health care providers may be not routinely offering the
#HPV
#vaccine
for boys, recently reported by
@ABC
. Could this slow down the
#vaccination
rate increase we saw in boys?
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Use of
#retailclinics
varies between those insured through employers & the individual market
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What can be done to improve
#millennials
’ health? On Wed, Nov 6, we plan to tackle this issue and many more at our national forum. Follow along with
#HoAForum19
.
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The BCBS Health Index measures the impact of a range diseases & conditions on overall health
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62% of prescription
#DrugCoupons
are offered when there are medicines that
#CostLess
.
@Actuary_Dot_Org
agrees that
#DrugCoupons
cost consumers more $$. Learn more about how we should lower
#DrugPrices
→
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We're excited to announce a partnership w/
@lyft
to help people w/ transportation challenges get the care they need
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#Opioidaddiction
has escalated into a deadly epidemic, claiming the lives of 78 Americans every day.
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What do you think is the main reason why 23% of children are under-vaccinated? Get the answer here:
#WorldImmunizationWeek
Missed Visit
1358
Inferred Delay
614
Refusal
5309
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Good news: We’re closing the gender gap. But – not many boys or girls are receiving the
#HPV
vaccine. How can we move the needle?
#WorldImmunizationWeek
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By 2025, experts predict a 136% increase in the amount spent on prescription drugs compared with 2010.
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The BCBS
#Health
Index identifies the top 200 heath conditions affecting Americans, all the way down to the county level. What’s impacting people in your county?
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Adolescents getting their
#HPV
vaccines is a crucial step to protect against future infections.
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We use insights from covering 1 in 3 Americans to identify ways to improve our overall
#healthcare
system and
#health
of local communities. Learn more:
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With people using lower-cost
#GenericDrugs
more to treat
#hypertension
,
#HealthCosts
are trending down:
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.
@US_FDA
approved record number of generic drugs in 2017 &made great strides in reducing generic app backlog. Faster approvals=more affordability.
#DrugPricing
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#Healthcare
is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we are proud to support the
@AllofUsResearch
Program to advance
#PrecisionMedicine
-- so we can better treat the individual health needs of each person.
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When
#hypertension
(aka
#HighBloodPressure
) goes unmanaged, worse conditions may develop. Take control now:
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We provide actionable
#DataInsights
from our provider networks & member claims – aiming to move our
#healthcare
system toward a
#healthier
tomorrow.
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How can we better support
#millennials
through their health challenges? We are prepared lead and discuss solutions at our national forum. Follow on Wed, Nov 6 here:
#HoAForum19
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#Retailhealth
clinics cost much less than the
#ER
& can treat many simple health conditions
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Researchers and local communities are using the BCBS Health Index to create solutions that improve America’s health and well-being. See how it works:
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#GenericDrugs
saved consumers $1.67 trillion over the last 10 years. The
#CREATESAct
will make it easier for
#generics
to enter the market. Check out our proposals to lower
#DrugPrices
→
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“It is time to test a new approach to
#BreastCancer
screening that harnesses what we have learned over the last 2 decades,”
@DrLauraEsserman
. We're proud to expand research seeking to replace annual
#mammograms
w/
#PrecisionMedicine
.
@thewisdomstudy
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BCBS data found concussion diagnoses among adults in the northeast grew 12% in winter months
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Because men are at greater risk of “the silent killer”, they’re more likely to develop other cardiovascular conditions. Are you controlling your
#BloodPressure
?
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#MaternalHealth
problems are particularly grave in the southern United States. Read how BCBS Mississippi is helping save women’s lives:
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