Category: Industry Perspective

Industry Perspective

BCBSKS Recognizes Fraud Awareness Week

As we mark International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov 16–22, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) proudly reflects on more than four decades of collaboration and innovation to safeguard against health care fraud and improve fraud detection. Our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) uses advanced analytics to identify suspicious activity and works closely with our internal teams and external partners —  including national and state-level … Continue reading BCBSKS Recognizes Fraud Awareness Week

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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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Industry Perspective

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Trailblazers at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

In November 1949, Mrs. Funston Eckdall and Mrs. W.A. Larkin went door-to-door in Emporia encouraging residents to enroll in the Kansas medical plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Their hope was to enroll everyone in Emporia in a plan. These women were a part of the Women’s City Club and would go block by block, calling on each person in Emporia during this membership drive. … Continue reading Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Trailblazers at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Health & Wellness, Industry Perspective

Significance of February: The Connection between Black History and Heart Awareness Months

by Jennifer Herman, RN, BSN, CCP As we honor and recognize the rich heritage of the Black community, it’s important to look at what inequities still exist and what work still needs to be done. February is Heart Awareness month, and as a nurse who spends time assisting people through the Disease Management and Wellness Programs at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), … Continue reading Significance of February: The Connection between Black History and Heart Awareness Months

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Health Insurance Education, Industry Perspective

Where do your premium dollars go?

How’s this for an understatement: Healthcare is expensive. Just how expensive is it? According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in 2020, the U.S. spent $4.1 trillion — or $12,530 per person—on healthcare. That’s 19.7 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), meaning we’ve now reached the point where nearly one of every five dollars in the U.S. is spent on healthcare. … Continue reading Where do your premium dollars go?

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Industry Perspective

The economic impact of caregiving

Caregivers are an invisible workforce. They play a critical role in the health and success of our communities and the U.S. healthcare system, and much of this demand is satisfied through uncompensated care. The number of American adults who serve as a caregiver continues to grow at a rapid rate, as over 51 million elderly adults require a caregiver to manage serious medical conditions. Caregiving … Continue reading The economic impact of caregiving

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
COVID-19 (coronavirus), Industry Perspective

2021 legislative update on Kansas health insurance laws

As 2021 gets underway, both federal and state legislative and regulatory changes are expected to modify health plan benefits for Kansans. Below, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Sunee Mickle provides an update on how a few of these changes may affect our members. As the largest health insurer in Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of … Continue reading 2021 legislative update on Kansas health insurance laws

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