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Empire BlueCross BlueShield Adds Life Insurance, Becomes Full-Service Benefits Provider

June 9th, 2009

Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) announced approval by the New York Department of Insurance to begin offering Life and Disability insurance as part of their broad benefit portfolio. Available through the New York-based affiliate, Anthem Life & Disability Insurance Company, this addition makes Empire a leading information resource and one-stop shop for medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, [...]

VSP Program Provides Over $1.8 Million in Aid in 2008

January 8th, 2009

The VSP Mobile Eyes® program traveled the nation in 2008 providing over $1.8 million in charitable eyecare services and education outreach, including response services to four major disasters. The introduction of a second mobile clinic in June 2008 provided an additional channel to provide for those in need.
The mobile clinics traveled to 62 locations nationwide [...]

New Data: Advanced Pharmacy Model Significantly Reduces Gaps in Care for Patients with Chronic and Complex Conditions; Improves Clinical and Financial Outcomes

November 22nd, 2008

prescription drugs are the first choice for medical intervention in treating 88 percent of patients suffering chronic conditions. The 50 percent of Americans treated for a chronic condition account for 96 percent of all prescription drug spending and 75 percent of all medical costs. A proprietary new pharmacy model developed over three years by Medco [...]