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.
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is joining the statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) and the Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force to help raise awareness of lifesaving colon cancer screening during Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March. BCBSNE encourages its employees and members to participate in Dress in
While it may be easy to push a preventive health screening back on your calendar, screenings, especially for cancer, are crucial to your health. “Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jo Gardner, a medical director at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). “The U.S. Preventive Services
