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Hospital Spending Accounted for 40% of the Growth in National Health Spending Between 2022 and 2024

BCBST-WorksAdmin June 18, 2026Industry News

KFF explores the extent to which hospital spending has contributed to the growth in national health expenditures.

Many in TN can get free health services but don’t bother. What to know

BCBST-WorksAdmin June 18, 2026Industry News

The Tennessean offers a deep dive into the free services and preventative care that people can receive with their insurance, including mammograms, certain cancer screenings, annual wellness visits for children and more.

One on One with Scott Pierce: Supporting health care affordability

BCBST-WorksAdmin June 18, 2026Industry News

The Nashville Business Journal speaks with Scott Pierce, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about the steps the company is taking to protect affordability for its members.

BCBS study: Hospital AI billing tools may be driving up healthcare costs by billions

BCBST-WorksAdmin June 18, 2026Industry News

Becker’s reports on new data showing that AI coding may be a driver in the connection between rising hospital coding intensity and higher healthcare costs. BlueCross BlueShield is the first insurer to publicly offer proof of AI-driven overbilling by hospitals.

New study reveals why health gaps persist for many Tennesseans

David Yunker June 16, 2026Industry News

The Healthy Tennessee report, released in March, looks at the health and habits of two million BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members and identifies key social barriers to optimal health such as food insecurity, housing, financial strain and debt burden income.

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  • Why costs are rising
  • What we’re doing
    • Overview
    • Policy changes
    • Managing operating costs
    • Marketplace coverage
    • Medical equipment coverage
  • Working with providers
    • Overview
    • Collaboration
    • Communicating with providers
    • Anesthesia Medical Group
    • BlueCare Providers
    • Tennessee Chiropractic Physicians
  • News and Updates
  • Glossary
  • Contact