VIRTUAL CARE IS HERE TO STAY: BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA'S VIRTUAL BLUE PROGRAM DELIVERS IMPROVED ACCESS, MORE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, HIGH PATIENT ...

Three years after launch, the program has surpassed 150,000 members, delivering often same-day access to care with $0 out-of-pocket costs for virtual visits with virtual-only providers. OAKLAND, Calif ...
Fierce Healthcare

Blue Shield of California’s virtual-first plan continues to show lower costs, increased access for members

Blue Shield of California’s Virtual Blue plan continues to see positive results for enrolled members, including an overall 7% to 10% overall reduction in cost of care, the insurer ...

Blue Shield says Fresno’s Community Medical Centers turning away patients amid standoff

Community Health System said Blue Shield’s claims were misleading. Both sides accuse the other of prioritizing profits over ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

New deal announced to maintain Blue Shield patients’ access to UC health

Blue Shield of California and the University of California announced a new agreement Tuesday afternoon that both sides say will maintain patient access to university facilities statewide, a ...
Managed Healthcare Executive

Blue Shield of California says its virtual-first program cut wait times, saved money

A program that charges no copayments for virtual visits and takes virtual-first approach has enrolled more than 150,000 members and yielded savings of $46 8 per member per year, Blue Shield of ...