Addressing the Affordability Crisis

BlueCross Updates


Updates from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.

How we stopped $64 million in durable medical equipment fraud – BCBST News Center

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Last year, a team of BlueCross employees across three departments put a plan together to better protect member dollars and cut off DME fraud at the source – and helped members save $64 million in a single year alone.

What Tennesseans need to know about 2026 marketplace plans – BCBST News

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BlueCross explains 2026 Marketplace rates, along with factors driving costs to help members prepare for open enrollment and make informed decisions about their coverage.

Why AI in medical billing matters for health care costs – BCBST News

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BlueCross VP of enterprise risk adjustment, quality and affordability Dr. J.B. Sobel, writes about the ways that AI tools can lead to inflated medical care costs and what BCBST is doing to help.

From patient protections to rising health care costs – BCBST News

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BlueCross Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Pierce explains how the No Surprises Act increases health care costs as providers use dispute processes to secure higher payments, driving up premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.

BlueCross, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance and Ascension Launch Total Joint Replacement Bundle – BCBST News

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BlueCross is partnering with providers to deliver bundled joint replacement care that simplifies the experience with one coordinated plan and bill, helping lower costs and improve transparency.