Alison Sexter | Oct 17, 2025 If you get health coverage on your own (instead of through your job, Medicare, or Medicaid), you’ll want to shop thoughtfully for 2026 coverage. We’re delivering more plan choices, and we’ve expanded access to our …
Why AI in medical billing matters for health care costs
J.B. Sobel | Jan 14, 2026 If you’ve ever opened a medical bill and wondered why the charges seem higher than expected, you’re not alone. Health care costs keep going up. Many factors cause this, but one driver happening behind …
From patient protections to rising health care costs
Scott Pierce | Mar 24, 2026 When the No Surprises Act took effect in 2022, it offered protection for patients against unexpected medical bills from out-of-network providers. However, one lesser-known provision of this law is adding $65 million in annual …
BlueCross, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance and Ascension Launch Total Joint Replacement Bundle
BCBST News Center | Dec 16, 2025 Program helps lower costs, increase clarity for members with “all-in-one” payment for surgery and recovery NASHVILLE (Dec. 16) – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) launched a program with Ascension …
How we’re keeping dental benefits affordable for Medicare Advantage members
BCBST Staff | Jan 16, 2026 Health care costs, including those for dental care, continue to rise, resulting in higher premiums for the members we serve. As a health insurer, we are responsible for providing our members with access to …