In the news

Read about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the news:

“New Blue Cross CEO on the future of insurance brokers,” Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, April 12, 2013 ExternalLink

"Profits for Minnesota's largest health plans drop in 2012," Star Tribune, April 1, 2013 ExternalLink

“In Richfield, healthy snacks fill concessions,” KSTP-TV, Jan. 23, 2013 ExternalLink

“Aetna executive to lead Blue Cross,” Star Tribune, Dec. 17, 2012 ExternalLink

"More 'Open Streets' events in Minneapolis in 2013 thanks to new grant," City of Minneapolis, Dec. 7, 2012 ExternalLink

“Minnesota insurers position themselves for health exchange,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 19, 2012 ExternalLink

“Blue Cross says its new “Simplicity” health plan can lower costs for companies that want self-funded insurance,” Twin Cities Business Journal, Oct. 29, 2012 ExternalLink

“Insurers head to the malls for customers,” Star Tribune, Oct. 23, 2012 ExternalLink

“Health insurers adding 'pop-up' stores to malls, shopping centers (w/ poll),” Pioneer Press, Oct. 23, 2012 ExternalLink

“Super-sized media? More overweight actors in TV ads,” The Today Show, Oct. 7, 2012. ExternalLink

“Advertisers put obese people in the spotlight.” USA Today, Oct. 5, 2012. ExternalLink

“Can these Minnesota ads reduce obesity?” Washington Post, Sept. 28, 2012. ExternalLink  

"New anti-obesity ads blaming overweight parents spark criticism," National Public Radio, Sept. 27, 2012 ExternalLink

“Think of the (fat) children: Minnesota's 'better example' anti-obesity campaign,” The Atlantic, Sept. 24, 2012. ExternalLink

“Blue Cross forms new insurance option with Allina Health System,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 18, 2012. ExternalLink  

“Our View: Wellness campaigns can make a difference,” Mankato Free Press, Sept. 18, 2012. ExternalLink  

“Ad campaign urges parents to set healthy example, KMSP-TV,” Sept. 16, 2012. ExternalLink  

“Businesses, groups recognized for wellness programs,” Mankato Free Press, Sept. 10, 2012. ExternalLink  

"Blue Cross ads aim to fight obesity by targeting parents," WCCO-TV, Sept. 10, 2012 ExternalLink  

Blue Cross: Fighting obesity is just a walk in the parking lot," Star Tribune, August 7, 2012. ExternalLink  

"South Minneapolis cross-cultural, anti-violence project wins $100,000 grant," City Pages, July 25, 2012. ExternalLink  

"Will Your Employer Abandon Health Coverage Under the New Law?" Pioneer Press, July 14, 2012. ExternalLink  

"Look out for yoga in the elevator today," WCCO, July 10, 2012. ExternalLink  

"Nice Ride Minnesota to add 30 new bike stations," KARE-11, May 14, 2012. ExternalLink  

"BC/BS great example of diversifying our economy," Mesabi Daily News, March 21, 2012. ExternalLink