Happening now: Shawn Martin, EVP and CEO at the AAFP and @seanmrobbins, EVP and chief corporate affairs officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, discuss how payers and physicians can come together to make health care more affordable for everyone. #PostLive

Why is BCBSA focused on affordability. We ensure 450,000 small businesses and the reality is the escalating health care cost continue to fall on the backs of the business who are least able to afford it. They are the backbone of communities. wapo.st/foahnov1

Content from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: BCBSA’s chief corporate affairs officer, Sean Robbins & American Academy of Family Physicians CEO Shawn Martin, discuss how payers and physicians can come together to make health care more affordable for everyone.

When big hospital system buys up a physician practice, patients can receive the same care in the same room from the same doctor – but at much higher prices. At today's #PostLive, @SeanMRobbins shared our site neutral legislation that can address it. bcbs.com/the-health-of-…

"We are all part of the health care system. We all have to come together and put the patient at the center of the solution." -@seanmrobbins

.@SeanMRobbins says that $30 dollar #insulin is possible. At #PostLive he shared how BCBS Companies are trying to change the total cost structure & attack underlying cost of the system, through Civica Rx. bcbs.com/civica-rx

📣 The Open Enrollment Period is here! 📣 Shop for new health insurance plans, compare rates and make changes to your current plan. Learn more and find a plan near you: bcbsa.co/601694EOy

Join our expert panel with American Diabetes Association on diabetes & maternal health: professionaleducation.diabetes.org/URL/Product/MO…. Funding by unrestricted educational grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association a national federation of 33 independent, community-based & locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth . We’d like to celebrate it by encouraging South Carolinians to learn more about the history and stories of the native people of South Carolina. Learn about South Carolina Native American heritage: bit.ly/3CDBr29.

Spring forward, fall back! As we turn our clocks back for Daylight Savings, our mental health takes priority. #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder can be difficult but remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones through these darker days.

With #diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to control #BloodSugar. Ignoring your risk for diabetes is dangerous because it can damage your internal organs. Learn about healthy changes you can start making: spr.ly/6016uWxE2

This month is #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth. Do you know the different types of diabetes? For more information visit bit.ly/46E1beK. 💙 #diabetes #type1 #type2 #lowbloodsugar #highbloodsugar

Are you or someone you know at risk of losing #Health coverage because your state is checking #Medicaid eligibility? Here are some tips to stay covered: bcbsa.co/601897BVs

Check out Kim Keck, BCBSA CEO’s Advisory Board interview about AI and other topics and what it means for health care: bcbsa.co/601297Osp

• High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Smoking • Body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more These are all risk factors for diabetes and prediabetes. Talk to your doctor about steps you can take to reduce your risk. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

Content from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: Every business is impacted by rising health care costs. AT #PostLive, Sean Robbins from BCBSA says one group we work closely with is hit harder.

Content from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: We need to go from just moving the pieces around the chessboard differently, said Sean Robbins from BCBSA at #PostLive. How the organization is changing the cost structure of the system.

This #VeteransDay, we salute the heroes who’ve made our country great. To all who’ve served, we extend our deepest gratitude for your dedication to our nation.

"Having a system that balances the risk of low-cost consumers and high-cost consumers is critical to ensuring that the market works correctly, and that high-cost consumers can get access to affordable products." Kris Haltmeyer, BCBSA VP of Policy Analysis: bcbsa.co/6010iBaRk

✅Updating contact & income information. ✅Checking the mail for a renewal letter. ✅Considering your options. These are just a few of the steps you can take to make sure you and your family are covered during the #Medicaid redeterminations process. shorturl.at/mwO78