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Partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans to Transform Communities . March 13, 2013. Abigail Berube, MPH Sr. Consultant Center for Clinical Operations Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield System. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans to Transform Communities
March 13, 2013
Abigail Berube, MPHSr. ConsultantCenter for Clinical OperationsBlue Cross Blue Shield Association
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield System
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield System consists of 38 independently operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield member companies, a Federal Employee Program® and an Association, which serves the collective needs of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.
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• Sharon Wamble-King, Florida Blue
• Julie Wagner, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Dawnavan S. Davis, PhD, MS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
• Cle J. Jackson, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Panelists
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The majority of Blue Foundations’ community investments have focused on Prevention, Wellness, and Access to Care.
Access to Care 26%
5%5%
5%Obesity Issues 21%
Prevention & Well-
ness 26%
5%5%
Blue Foundations’ Primary Focus Areas
Access to CareDisaster ReliefHealthcare StaffingMedical ResearchObesity IssuesPrevention & WellnessNon-healthcare RelatedOther
Blue Foundation Communities’ Investment Focus Areas
Source: 2011 Foundation Community Investments and Partnerships Survey (NE 19)
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In 2011, The Blues® collectively contributed more than $210 Million in direct community investment programs nationwide.
This year’s Investing in America’s Health report highlights many of the meaningful programs, collaborations, and sponsorships supported by Blue companies that provide families with better access to safe, quality care and enable healthier living.
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Blue Plan Activities to Improve Health Equity
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