Author: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

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A bold partnership to lower the cost of generic prescription medications

While many generic medicines cost less than brand name drugs, some high-cost generics are more expensive than they need to be due to lack of competition in the market. With generic medicines accounting for nearly 90 percent of all prescriptions, numerous studies confirm that medication costs can dictate whether patients fill or ration their generic prescriptions.                                                                        That’s why, in 2020, Civica Rx, along with … Continue reading A bold partnership to lower the cost of generic prescription medications

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Health & Wellness

Carrying more weight longer increases colorectal cancer risk

If you’ve ever carried a package down a hallway, you know the feeling. At first, the load might seem relatively light. But haul it for too long, and it may eventually feel too heavy. There’s a similar effect of extra body weight on the risk for colorectal cancer, a new study finds. The results show the more years you spend with a higher body mass … Continue reading Carrying more weight longer increases colorectal cancer risk

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For Employers

One-on-one support for chronic health conditions

Disease management programs can be life-altering It’s likely you or a person you know is living with a chronic health condition, like heart disease or diabetes. In fact, six in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic condition, like stroke, hypertension or high cholesterol. Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. These conditions have a significant … Continue reading One-on-one support for chronic health conditions

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For Employers

MedsYourWay® – Retail expands to more drugs

Do you ever wonder if you are getting the lowest price for your prescription drugs, but you don’t want to spend time looking at various discount card options? With MedsYourWay – Retail, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas insurance card does the legwork for you. Employers with Blue Cross BlueRx Card, BlueCare and ResultsRx plans have MedsYourWay. MedsYourWay compares prices from multiple discount … Continue reading MedsYourWay® – Retail expands to more drugs

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For Employers

How will weight loss drugs affect health care costs?

A preliminary look at the impact of GLP-1 therapies The demand for type 2 diabetes medications with weight loss side effects like Ozempic have soared over the last few years. Developed to help patients with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar, the drug’s side effect of weight loss made it a hot commodity. The popularity of the drug has been driven by social media … Continue reading How will weight loss drugs affect health care costs?

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Health & Wellness

Science-based approach helps members improve health outcomes

Did you know you have access to a text-based health coaching program with your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas health plan? Strive Text delivers a blend of evidence based clinical guidelines and proven behavioral science through an interactive and engaging text messaging experience designed to help members build healthy habits for life. Text-based health coaching is available through the Strive wellness platform. All … Continue reading Science-based approach helps members improve health outcomes

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Mental Health

Goal setting for success

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with Lucet to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. Prepared Through Planning Being successful often requires goal setting and achievement. However, in order to be successful in your career as well as your personal life, you have to do more than simply create goals. You have to have … Continue reading Goal setting for success

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General

Celebrating our Kansas roots

As a 5th generation Kansan from small town Augusta, Kansas, I was raised knowing that being of service – to your community and to others — is a value Kansans share. It’s the Kansas way. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we take great pride that we are Kansans serving Kansans, with more than 1,600 employees across the state serving our nearly one … Continue reading Celebrating our Kansas roots

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