According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints and helps your organs filter waste, but it can be tough to know just how much water you should be drinking in a day. Heather Larsen, registered nurse care manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska,
Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, millions of people across the United States miss out on recommended preventive health care services. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Susan Coughlin, a registered nurse care manager, spoke about the importance
The Care Management team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is dedicated to meeting members where they are in their health and well-being journeys. From helping members manage chronic illnesses to connecting them with community resources, the team ensures support is always within reach. For Stephanie Morton, supervisor of nurse care management
Wade Whitsel knows what it’s like to receive that phone call. “It’s pretty mind-boggling,” he says. Over the last 10 months, the 50-year-old resident of Rosalie, Nebraska, has flashed from ominous test results to a biopsy to that call confirming an aggressive form of prostate cancer. A radical prostatectomy in May gave way to seven
