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Mission Control offers employers daily access to population health and benefits data 4/1/24
Blue Care Advisor^SM Mission Control is a single, easy-to-use, self-service reporting tool that provides employers a comprehensive picture of employee health and enables deeper employee population insights.

Behavioral health linked to employee productivity and wellbeing 4/1/24
We’ve come a long way in understanding the mind-body connection. However, behavioral health conditions often go unrecognized and untreated, while our healthcare system focuses on physical health. Brett Hart is trying to change that. 

Operational excellence drives client satisfaction and healthcare affordability 4/1/24
Operational excellence is engraved in our cultural DNA, driving internal teams to break down barriers and exceed client expectations.

Notes from the pharmacist: Pharmacy Utilization Management — Q2 2024 Updates 3/25/24
Ensuring a higher quality of care and optimal, cost-effective outcomes through utilization management.

Notes from the pharmacist: Pharmacy Utilization Management — Q1 2024 Updates 1/10/24
Ensuring a higher quality of care and optimal, cost-effective outcomes through utilization management.

Blue Care Advisor launch early read: Better outcomes through meaningful engagement 10/4/23
By zeroing in on four experience areas — adoption, satisfaction, steerage and impact — we can better ensure members are utilizing the solution and that it is providing meaningful value.

Predictive models generate real results 10/4/23
There are many factors that determine the financial investment employers make in employee healthcare, but one in particular has a significant impact on the bottom line: unexpected care utilization. Enhanced data science capabilities can help plan for and manage these costs and improve the health of employee populations.

Youth mental health issues and your workforce 10/4/23
As an employer, the youth mental health crisis in America is likely affecting your workforce more than you realize.

Notes from the pharmacist: Pharmacy Utilization Management — Q4 2023 Updates 9/27/23
Ensuring a higher quality of care and optimal, cost-effective outcomes through utilization management.

Notes from the pharmacist: Pharmacy Utilization Management — Q3 2023 Updates 6/14/23
Ensuring a higher quality of care and optimal, cost-effective outcomes through utilization management.

New data supports the value of pharmacy integration 3/27/23
When purchasing health insurance, decision makers are faced with the question of whether to include pharmacy benefits as part of the total health package, or a carve-out model as a separate benefit administered by an external pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).

A recent two-year analysis conducted by Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Prime Therapeutics brings new evidence to light for employers considering these options. 

Help employees prioritize preventive care 3/27/23
The best time to focus on your health is before you get sick, and employers are uniquely positioned to help encourage preventive care services and the benefit of building healthy habits.

Transparency: Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Cost Reporting 12/20/22
Effective December 27, 2022, Transparency in Coverage Rule (TCR) requires fully insured and self-insured plans to report data annually to federal agencies on drug utilization and spending trends that include total spending for health care services and drugs covered under hospital or medical benefits. The report must include how the manufacturer rebates impact premiums and out-of-pocket costs, number of rebates by class, and amount of rebate for the top 25 drugs yielding highest number of rebates, among other information.
Listen to the Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Cost Reporting Section 204 FAQ Presentation

Addressing behavioral health has never been more critical 12/20/22
The toll of mental health challenges in the workplace has long been a concern for employers. Since the pandemic, the impact is even more alarming.

Transforming healthcare affordability 12/20/22
Healthcare sustainability initiatives aim to improve quality of care and patient experience, while managing rising healthcare costs. Our approach to lowering the total cost of care includes a full-spectrum approach across network and benefit design, member engagement, clinical programs and cost protection.

Introducing Blue Care Advisor 6/28/22
Blue Care Advisor^SM brings together members' health, wellness and navigation needs into one easy-to-use solution. It engages your population where they are to drive next best actions and outcomes.