This op-ed was written by Jeff Russell, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. Recently, I outlined the serious issues facing the U.S. health care system and the urgent need for all stakeholders — insurance companies, health care providers, employers, consumers and policymakers — to collaborate on meaningful solutions.
This op-ed was written by Jeff Russell, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. Would you pay $107 for a gallon of milk? Of course not. Yet if the cost of milk had been allowed to increase at the same rate as health care in the United States, that’s
On Friday, Sept. 12, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees volunteered at local organizations to celebrate United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) Day of Caring. The annual volunteer event, hosted by UWM, brings together individuals, families and teams from across the metro to support meaningful projects and local nonprofits. BCBSNE employees volunteered
As part of its mission to help members access quality, affordable health care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) announced today a series of improvements to the prior authorization process. Alongside other national insurance providers, BCBSNE and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies announced six commitments that will make the process faster,
Yesterday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act (LB 77) into law. The new law reforms the prior authorization (PA) processes that require a patient’s health plan to approve a service or medication before it can be provided and seeks to streamline processes and increase transparency and accountability. “Timely access
Seven startups in varying stages of developing insurance industry technology solutions had the opportunity to “practice their pitches” to an audience of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska employees, as part of the company’s partnership with the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA). The GIA’s intensive, mentor-driven accelerator program empowers insurance technology startups to refine their
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has joined the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) as an investor in its upcoming 2025 program, becoming the first health insurance company to partner with the organization. The GIA’s intensive, mentor-driven accelerator program empowers insurance technology startups to refine their products, gain market traction and secure funding. Through
For the fifth year in a row, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has been named the Omaha’s Choice Awards’ Best Health Insurance Provider. Each year, Omaha World-Herald readers cast their votes to determine their favorite local businesses, spanning categories such as health and medicine, grocery, finance, education and more. BCBSNE has won
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was recognized by J.D. Power as the top-ranked health plan for customer experience in the Heartland. During the annual U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study, J.D. Power surveys members of 147 commercial health plans in 22 regions throughout the U.S. Achieving the highest ranking in overall satisfaction,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) will recognize five teachers with the Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award as part of the Touchdown for Teachers (T4T) campaign on Saturday, April 27 during the Nebraska Football Red-White Spring Game. BCBSNE partnered with Husker Athletics to encourage community members to nominate teachers in their lives who have
