OPINION: MA Supplemental Benefits address gaps in Traditional Medicare
By Dave Mull, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare in Kentucky Medicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, is a managed care alternative to traditional Medicare coverage offered by health plans. In recent years, MA membership has grown substantially and MA plans have been permitted to add new benefits to better address […]
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partners with Kentucky Cancer Program to screen fairgoers for skin cancer
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As the Kentucky State Fair opened its doors to fair-goers from across the Commonwealth in August, the Kentucky Cancer Program and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered to offer free skin cancer screenings to fair attendees for the full duration of the fair. According to the National Cancer Institute, […]
OPINION: We’re getting great health care value here in Kentucky
By Nancy Galvagni and Kennan Wethington Health care comes with a substantial price tag, particularly in hospitals where skilled professionals and advanced technologies deliver innovative, lifesaving care every day. Despite the significant investments required for such high-quality operations, Kentucky consistently delivers world-class health care at a great value, outperforming our neighboring states and much of […]
Lexington nonprofit tying haircuts to health
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky In many communities, the barbershop is more than just a place for a haircut. It’s a gathering place where stories are told, and information is exchanged. Project Ricochet, a community-based organization working diligently to increase equity in health care, hosted its first Barbershop Showcase and Public Health Fair at Lexington’s […]
OPINION: Taking action against loneliness and embracing Senior Independence Month with community connection
By Robin Caruso, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Chief Togetherness Officer Lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60% according to the Surgeon General’s advisory about the devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States. The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include […]
OPINION: Healthcare leaders encourage Medicaid recipients to redetermine eligibility for coverage
By Dr. Lori Caloia, Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. James Frazier Access to health care services, doctors, vaccines, medications, therapies and guidance can have life-changing consequences. Health care coverage is not a nice to have. It’s a must-have. And it’s available for Kentuckians of all ages. And for those enrolled in Medicaid, action is required to […]
EKU and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announce expansion of Rural Medicine Scholarship
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Carsen Bryant, Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky have announced the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the state, increase […]