Drivers of Health

Treating trauma to help rural communities thrive

Unresolved childhood trauma can impact everything from mental health to education to career opportunities. We are partnering with organizations in rural communities that teach people how to break the cycle of trauma.

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Health Care Provider Support

Helping independent primary care providers grow their practices

Through new investments, we are helping independent providers focus on delivering quality care, positively impacting their patients’ health—and the health of their practices.

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Mental Health

Making it easier for children to get mental health care 

The effects of the pandemic and shortage of mental health care providers are taking a toll on our most vulnerable. We’re connecting children with mental health issues to the care they need.

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Rx Savings Programs

Making Prescriptions More Affordable

We believe everyone should be able to afford their medication. Our investments in new pharmacy programs and easy-to-use cost-savings tools will help make medications more accessible and affordable for all.

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Drivers of Health

What are drivers of health, and how do they impact the price you pay for health care?

Keeping our communities healthy is a big step in making health care affordable for everyone. With partnerships across North Carolina, we’re addressing the social, economic and environmental factors that burden our health care system and drive up costs.

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Customer Service Advocates

Helping Patients to Seek Out Recovery Programs

Treatment options for substance use disorders should be easy to find and access. We’re equipping our members with the tools they need to make informed choices and find quality care.

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Telehealth

Telepsychiatry for Students at ECSU

Students across North Carolina face significant pressure each and every day. We’ve funded a new partnership between ECU and ECSU to assure that students in Elizabeth City are getting the mental health services they need to thrive.

Learn more at mediacenter.bcbsnc.com

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Health Care Provider Support

$1.2M for Physician Assistants and Primary Care

Supporting physician assistant programs helps alleviate shortages of primary care providers in rural areas and supports health needs statewide. Learn how we’re investing in PAs and improving access to primary care across North Carolina.

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Health Care Provider Support

Blue Cross NC Awards Health Sciences Scholarship

Strengthening North Carolina’s health care systems means investing in the next generation of doctors and nurses. We’re supporting our students as they learn to care for the health of our communities.

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Telehealth

Doctors Explain the Benefits of Telehealth

Wondering how—and why—telehealth works? Hear from two physicians about the benefits of virtual care and how to navigate a telehealth appointment.

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