Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Online Care Anywhere®
See a doctor on your terms — online
Talk to a trusted, Minnesota doctor online in just minutes. It’s affordable, easy and secure. No appointment necessary. Online Care Anywhere is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Take advantage of resources to shop for care
You get to choose the care that’s right for you. Why should you take an active role? The more you know about things like quality, safety, services and costs, the easier it is to choose wisely.
It’s about value, not just cost or quality
Keep in mind that higher cost doesn’t necessarily mean higher quality. What’s important is looking for high-value care that’s right for you. You can find care that’s high quality, and high value using online tools and resources.
Online resources
These trusted sites can help you get the information you need.
Government/business sites
- Minnesota Health Information
— Clearinghouse for health care information provided by the Minnesota Department of Health - Minnesota HealthScores — Objective information on the quality of health care in Minnesota and surrounding areas from MN Community Measurement
- The Leapfrog Group — Quality reports for many hospitals nationwide. Supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, employer members and others
Use these tools from Blue Cross
- Blue Distinction Centers® — Top-rated specialty centers. Helps you choose the best care available for bariatric (obesity) surgery, transplant services, treatment for a heart condition or a rare/complex cancer, knee and hip replacement or spine surgery.
More tools for Blue Cross members
As a Blue Cross member, you can also take advantage of tools like these when you sign in to myBlueCross:
- Blue Distinction Centers® — See which hospitals in your network have this designation as top-rated specialty centers offering the best care available.
- Care Comparison® — You can compare the quality, and cost where available, of specific facilities (primarily hospitals) for common medical procedures, such as childbirth, tonsil removal, hip replacement, knee surgery, MRIs and colonoscopies
- HealthGrades — Quality info from an independent leader in health care ratings. Stay safe and healthy by connecting with high quality health care providers.
- Medical cost estimator — Average cost estimates for procedures and conditions in your region
