- P = Professional
- B = Behavioral health
- F = Facilities
A Word from Dr. Shafi
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1 Nov, 2022
Matthew Collins, M.D., M.B.A. is BCBSRI’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, wit...
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1 Out, 2022
Matthew Collins, M.D., M.B.A. is BCBSRI’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, with c...
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1 Set, 2022
Matthew Collins, M.D., M.B.A. is BCBSRI’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, w...
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1 Ago, 2022
Usually, more is better than less. However, in terms of healthcare, the opposite is often true. More...
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1 Jul, 2022
Today, 1 de julho, 2022, marks the beginning of required reimbursement in Rhode Island by private health...
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1 Jun, 2022
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an important time to support those who are affected b...
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1 de maio, 2022
As you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Factors related to the pandemic over the last two...
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1 Abr, 2022
Heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S. today, and the leading cause of death for people...
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1 Mar, 2022
It’s amazing to think that we’re now at the second anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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1 Fev, 2022
In last month’s column, I shared the story of Dr. Charles R. Drew, an African American physician who...
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1 Jan, 2022
This month represents many things…a new year, a clean slate, and a fresh start for so many of us. In...
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1 Dez, 2021
Climate change is always a topic of much discussion, but it was in the spotlight recently around the...
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1 Out, 2021
According to the recently published Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) report “Racial Dispar...
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1 Set, 2021
Earlier this summer, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo...
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1 Ago, 2021
In the 1950s and 1960s, the doctor’s housecall was a normal occurrence, and regular visits by doctor...
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1 Jul, 2021
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island's (BCBSRI) vision of passionately leading a state of heal...
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1 Jun, 2021
The primary care structure in the U.S. is in the midst of a very important overhaul. For too long, p...
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1 de maio, 2021
In 20 de junho18, we held our first Medical Expense Trend (MET) Summit, where we invited our provider co...
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1 Mar, 2021
Of course, the COVID-19 vaccine is THE topic of the moment. And as the state’s largest health insure...
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1 Fev, 2021
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), in partnership with Eliza Corporation (Eliza)...
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1 Dez, 2020
As you know, BCBSRI’s temporary payment policy for telemedicine/telephone services is in effect unti...
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1 Nov, 2020
In its recently released Health of America Report® – “Millennial Health: Trends in Behavioral Health...
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1 Out, 2020
BCBSRI member “Kate" visits her specialist for an office visit. The specialist recommends that she h...
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1 Set, 2020
In last month’s column, I talked about glaring examples of disparities in healthcare over many decad...