Author: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

General

Restoring a Legacy: BCBSKS Invests in Historic Lawrence Landmark

For more than a century, the building at 645 New Hampshire in Lawrence has helped connect Kansans — first as a postal hub, then a newsroom. Today, it continues that legacy in a new way: as the Lawrence home of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). Since purchasing the building in 2019, BCBSKS has embraced its role as caretaker of this historic space … Continue reading Restoring a Legacy: BCBSKS Invests in Historic Lawrence Landmark

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Mental Health

From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey

When Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, began her career in public health, she never imagined how deeply personal the work would become. Before joining BCBSKS, she served as the Director of Informatics at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, where she led the development of the county’s first comprehensive Health Equity Report. It was a labor of love: data-driven, community-informed and deeply necessary. But when a board … Continue reading From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey

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Health & Wellness

When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving

A well-known bit of wisdom says that if exercise could be packaged as a pill, every doctor would prescribe it. A Douglas County coalition has been putting that idea to the test by offering “activity prescriptions” at no cost to patients newly diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Their goal: reducing some of the barriers to regular physical activity to help people improve their health. “For … Continue reading When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving

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General

Celebrating National Volunteer Month

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we’ve learned something simple but powerful; when our employees take time to give back – even just one hour – it creates a ripple. It boosts morale. It builds connections. It reminds us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. April is National Volunteer Month and at Blue Cross, volunteering isn’t just about checking a box … Continue reading Celebrating National Volunteer Month

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Health & Wellness, Industry Perspective

Same Treatment, Lower Price: How Biosimilar Medications Are Making Health Care More Affordable 

The pharmacy team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is constantly looking for ways to improve affordability of prescription drugs for our members. Rising drug costs are a big part of today’s health care crisis, but the introduction of biosimilar drugs is expected to create millions in drug savings. Biosimilar drugs are relatively new to the prescription drug landscape and are becoming increasingly … Continue reading Same Treatment, Lower Price: How Biosimilar Medications Are Making Health Care More Affordable 

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Industry Perspective

From Guesswork to Guidance: How Data Drives Health Equity

Addressing health disparities across our state is more important than ever. As we begin the process of launching a Health Equity program at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), we want to take the guesswork out of our decision-making. We’re using data to guide our efforts, providing clear insights into which populations are most at risk, where gaps in care exist, and which … Continue reading From Guesswork to Guidance: How Data Drives Health Equity

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