Highmark Pilots Telehealth with Goal of Reducing ER VisitsApril 12, 2012The western Pennsylvania-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurer now offers some members option to consult with doctor via Internet when they are experiencing a minor illness.
Highmark Launches Mobile Site, Health Texting ProgramsMarch 09, 2012The mobile site allows access to the most-used portions of its full PC site, while the texting program is meant to encourage policyholders to be healthy.
Highmark Will Build Health Information Exchange with VerizonFebruary 21, 2012The Pittsburgh-based health insurer's goal is fewer duplicative diagnostic tests, faster retrieval of clinical information, stronger safety measures and better coordination of care.
Health Carriers Tackle Privacy Challenges of Online Coaching ProgramsDecember 21, 2010A growing number of health insurers are introducing online health coaching programs to help policyholders manage chronic conditions, but they are careful to keep the personal information these programs gather separate from clinical and claims data.
Highmark Rolls Out iPhone AppAugust 10, 2010Plan members can find nearby participating Highmark medical facilities and health care providers, such as hospitals, urgent care facilities, retail clinics and pharmacies, with the app.
Highmark Rolls Out Real-Time Claims ToolsJune 16, 2009Pilot begun last November shows high rates of satisfaction among providers who use the real-time claims processing and member liability estimation tools via the Highmark's NaviNet provider portal.
Highmark and Independence Blue Cross Withdraw Merger ApplicationsJanuary 22, 2009Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Independence Blue Cross have announced that they have withdrawn their applications to merge, citing opposition from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
securityJuly 10, 2008Highmark launches a program that will provide physicians with financial assistance in adopting health information technology in their practices.
Highmark Transitions to Digital PrintingJuly 08, 2008Highmark's transition to digital printing returns jobs in-house while achieving 99.8 percent positive internal customer feedback.
Insurers Seek Energy Efficiency Through VirtualizationMay 23, 2008In the face of reduced energy availability, cost challenges and consumer pressure to be good corporate citizens, insurers are greening their data centers through server virtualization.
Highmark Opens Data CenterDecember 07, 2005iming to provide not only the infrastructure necessary for Internet-driven, 24/7, 365-days-a-year business but also to build capabilities to clearly differentiate itself from its competitors, Camp Hill, Pa.-based Highmark has opened the doors on a new data
Best Line Of Defense August 12, 2005Insurers are under immense pressure to keep their customers' identities safe. A dynamic, layered approach to security technology may provide the strongest protection.
Journey to Service-Oriented Architecture August 12, 2005Competitive differentiation in the insurance industry is like a sailboat race, according to Fred Matteson, CIO of Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. - in a given boat race, all the competitors will be in the same design class, meaning everybody has the same type
Highmark’s Telecom Upgrade December 20, 2004Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee expands its relationship with TelCove for construction of SONET rings and administrative support.
