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Forbes Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama One of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers

March 22, 2021

Forbes named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of America’s 2021 Best Mid-Size Employers. Blue Cross ranked 32nd out of the top 500 mid-sized employers nationwide.
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Alabama Health Organizations Recommend Alabamians Receive COVID-19 Vaccines to Help End Pandemic

March 8, 2021

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is providing 100% coverage for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines during the government’s phased-in vaccine distribution.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Provides 100% Coverage for COVID-19 Vaccines

March 2, 2021

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is providing 100% coverage for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines during the government’s phased-in vaccine distribution.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Making Available $250,000 to Schools Statewide with the Be Healthy School Grant Program

January 5, 2020

In our ongoing commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to continue its Be Healthy School Grant Program.
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Business Group on Health Honors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-Being Award

December 2, 2020

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 440 large U.S. employers, honored Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with a Platinum Award for providing one of the best workforce health and employee well-being organizational initiatives in the nation.
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American Heart Association Recognizes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for Workplace Health Achievement

November 23, 2020

The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama achieved national Gold Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Blue Advantage Complete Remains the Only Statewide $0 Premium Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan to Receive a Four-Star Quality Rating

October 19, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's Blue Advantage Complete PPO Plan, a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) Plan, remains the only $0 premium statewide MAPD plan in Alabama to receive a four-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Provides $80 million in Premium Relief to Customers With a One-Time Discount in November

October 5, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama recognizes the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected our customers in many ways. The economic impact of the pandemic has been felt by our customers and their families.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Strongly Encourages Alabamians to Get a Flu Shot From Their Physician or Local Pharmacy

September 29, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cares about you and your family’s health. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever.
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ACOM Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

September 10, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected five Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) medical students to receive scholarships.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Receives Brand Excellence Award

September 9, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is the proud recipient of the 2019 Brand Excellence Award for “Member Retention” from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has won a total of 24 Brand Excellence Awards since the inception of this annual awards program.
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Blue Cross Announces Three Officer Promotions

September 9, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announces the promotion of Dorinda Cale, Elizabeth Hamlin and Leticia Bynum.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Commits $230 million In Support of the Ongoing Fight against COVID-19

August 25, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has paid, contributed and made available $230 million in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 supporting its members, employer customers, providers, and the community across Alabama.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected three University of South Alabama (USA) medical students to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agree to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in under-served areas of Alabama after graduation.

August 17, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected eight Edward Via College of Medicine (VCOM) medical students to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agree to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation.
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VCOM Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

August 6, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected eight Edward Via College of Medicine (VCOM) medical students to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agree to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation.
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Latest Report Shows Alabama Has the Lowest Average Total Family Premium in the Nation

August 3, 2020

Alabama has the lowest average annual family premium among employers nationwide, according to the federal government’s 2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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COVID-19 Impacts Maternal Care

June 17, 2020

COVID-19 Impacts Maternal Care
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Recognized by J.D. Power For Ranking Highest in Member Satisfaction in East South Central Region

May 14, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Recognized by J.D. Power For Ranking Highest in Member Satisfaction in East South Central Region
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School Grant Program Awards Over $265,000 in Grants to Address Childhood Obesity

May 5, 2020

School Grant Program Awards Over $265,000 in Grants to Address Childhood Obesity
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Continues to Waive Cost-Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment

April 13, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Continues to Waive Cost-Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Extending Application Deadline for Statewide Be Healthy School Grant Program

March 30, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Extending Application Deadline for Statewide Be Healthy School Grant Program
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Alabama Health Organizations Join Together to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Alabama Health Organizations Join Together to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of COVID-19 Scam

March 19, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of COVID-19 Scam
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Expands Telehealth Coverage as Customers’ Health and Well-Being Remains Top Priority

March 17, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Expands Telehealth Coverage as Customers’ Health and Well-Being Remains Top Priority
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Prepared to Meet the Needs of Customers In the Event of Sustained Spread of COVID-19

March 12, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Prepared to Meet the Needs of Customers In the Event of Sustained Spread of COVID-19
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Over 4,000 Children Running in the 2020 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon

February 10, 2020

Over 4,000 Children Running in the 2020 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon
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Forbes Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

February 3, 2020

Forbes Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Making Available $250,000 to Schools Statewide with the Be Healthy School Grant Program

January 6, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Making Available $250,000 to Schools Statewide with the Be Healthy School Grant Program
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Announces Two Officer Promotions

December 11, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Announces Two Officer Promotions
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Opioid Management Strategy To Help Battle Opioid Epidemic in Alabama

November 7, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Opioid Management Strategy To Help Battle Opioid Epidemic in Alabama
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Names Vice President and General Counsel

October 1, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announces that Michael Velezis has been named Vice President and General Counsel.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Encourages Alabamians to Get a Flu Shot From Their Physician or Local Pharmacy

October 8, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Encourages Alabamians to Get a Flu Shot From Their Physician or Local Pharmacy
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (Blue Cross) is proud to announce an important initiative to further expand access to primary care physicians and improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for our members and Alabamians.

September 25, 2019

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 440 large U.S. employers, honored Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for providing one of the best workforce health and employee well-being organizational initiatives in the nation.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announces the promotion of Brian Edwards and Robert Orr

September 16, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announces the promotion of Brian Edwards and Robert Orr
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Names Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer

August 26, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announces that Michael Patterson has been named Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer.
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ACOM Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

August 26, 2019

ACOM Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Proudly Sponsors Montgomery’s New Bike Share ProgramShield of Alabama

August 23, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Proudly Sponsors Montgomery’s New Bike Share Program
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UAB Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

August 19, 2019

UAB Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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Four Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

August 6, 2019

Four Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Names Vice President of Governmental Affairs

July 29, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Names Vice President of Governmental Affairs
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Partners With The World Games 2021

July 25, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Partners With The World Games 2021
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School Grant Program Awards Almost $325,000 in Grants to Address Childhood Obesity

May 7, 2019

School Grant Program Awards Almost $325,000 in Grants to Address Childhood Obesity
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Blue Cross Gives Back to the Community with Eighth Annual Day of Caring

May 2, 2019

Blue Cross Gives Back to the Community with Eighth Annual Day of Caring
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Forbes Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama One of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers

April 29, 2019

Forbes Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama One of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers
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BCBS Alabama Partnering with the State of Alabama for National Walk at Lunch Day

April 29, 2019

BCBS Alabama Partnering with the State of Alabama for National Walk at Lunch Day
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My Care Alabama, an Affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Awarded New Medicaid Contracts

April 17, 2019

My Care Alabama, an Affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Awarded New Medicaid Contracts
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BCBS Alabama Hosting NW@LD in Mobile to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles

April 18, 2019

BCBS Alabama Hosting NW@LD in Mobile to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
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Blue Cross Hosts National Walk@Lunch Day in Birmingham to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles

April 5, 2019

Blue Cross Hosts National Walk@Lunch Day in Birmingham to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
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Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle Partners with Blue Cross for National Walk at Lunch Day

April 1, 2019

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle Partners with Blue Cross for National Walk at Lunch Day
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Receives Prestigious Brand Excellence Award

March 28, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Receives Prestigious Brand Excellence Award
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Tyler Williams Named Vice President of District and Consumer Sales

March 27, 2019

Tyler Williams Named Vice President of District and Consumer Sales
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Huntsville Primary Care Practices Recognized Through Innovation Award Program

March 5, 2019

Huntsville Primary Care Practices Recognized Through Innovation Award Program
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hosting Circle of Care Summit for Primary Care Select Physicians

February 27, 2019

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hosting Circle of Care Summit for Primary Care Select Physicians
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Nearly 5,000 Children Running in the 2019 Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon

February 5, 2019

Forbes Names Blue Cross one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
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Forbes Names Blue Cross one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

January 22, 2019

Forbes Names Blue Cross one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
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Efforts to expand quality healthcare in rural areas of Alabama

January 15, 2019

Efforts to expand quality healthcare in rural areas of Alabama
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Blue 365 Program Offers Discounts on Top National Brands

January 9, 2019

Blue 365 Program Offers Discounts on Top National Brands
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$250,000 Available to Alabama Schools with the Be Healthy School Grant Program

January 3, 2019

$250,000 Available to Alabama Schools with the Be Healthy School Grant Program
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Announces Vice President of Network Contracting

December 11, 2018

Joseph Oaks has been named Vice President of Network Contracting
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Adds to Governmental Staff

November 19, 2018

Ted Hosp Named Executive Director, Governmental Affairs
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of Robocall Scam

November 12, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of Robocall Scam
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Updates Opioid Management Strategy To Help Battle Opioid Epidemic in Alabama

November 6, 2018

Updated opioid management strategy from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s 2019 Premiums Decrease on Average for ACA Individual Plans

October 24, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama customers, who have one of our nine individual health plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are being notified that premiums will decrease on average 0.5%, effective January 1, 2019. Premium changes will range from -3.8 % to 3.9 % depending on which health plan is chosen. All ACA-compliant individual plans’ premiums also take into account members’ ages, family size, and county of residence, and therefore some customers may see additional premium changes.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Encouraging Alabamians to Get a Flu Shot From Their Physician or Local Pharmacy

October 22, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cares about you and your family’s health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu and its potentially serious complications. The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated by the end of October.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Ensures Access to Medical Care and Medications For Customers Affected by Hurricane Michael

October 10, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cares about those being affected by Hurricane Michael along the Florida Panhandle, and some include our members. Blue Cross has implemented an emergency plan to ensure access to medical care and medications for our members affected by this storm. We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as needed. Currently, the following policies are in place:
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Announces Statewide Zero Dollar Premium Medicare Advantage Plan for 2019

October 1, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to offer for 2019 a statewide zero dollar premium Medicare Advantage plan, Blue Advantage Complete, which is one of Blue Cross’ Medicare approved PPO Plans. Effective January 1, 2019, Blue Advantage Complete will have no premium cost, and the plan will be available in all 67 Alabama counties.
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National Business Group on Health Honors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® Award

September 26, 2018

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 420 large U.S. employers, is honoring Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for providing one of the best workforce health and employee well-being programs in the nation.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Announces No Rate Increases for C Plus Medicare Select Plans

September 24, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is pleased to announce for the third consecutive year, C PlusSM members will not see a premium increase on their 2019 C Plus Medicare Select Plans - the eleventh year since 2002 that C Plus members have had no premium increase.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Ensures Access to Medical Care and Medications For Customers Affected by Hurricane Florence

September 13, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama recognizes the tremendous loss and damage that is impacting thousands of people in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states, and some include our members. Blue Cross has implemented an emergency plan to ensure access to medical care and medications for our members affected by this storm. We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as needed. Currently, the following policies are in place:
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ACOM Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

July 30, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected three Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) medical students to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agreed to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation.
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Latest Report Shows Alabama with Some of the Lowest Premiums in the Nation

July 25, 2018

For the second year, Alabama has the 3rd lowest average annual family premiums among employers nationwide, according to the federal government’s 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. Previous MEPS reports also confirm that Alabama has had some of the lowest family premiums in the country for the last seven years.
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USA Medical Students Selected to Receive Medical School Scholarships From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

July 18, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has selected three University of South Alabama (USA) medical students to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agreed to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation. Congratulations to the following recipients:
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