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We're honored to be named a Healthcare Hero of Community Outreach (Organization) by The Daily Record for our work addressing food insecurity in our region. To date, our Community Food Relief Program has donated over 130,000 meals to those in need. The program’s success would not have been possible without the tireless work and dedication of our partners Aramark, the Maryland Food Bank Middle Mile Program and Food Rescue US. Read more: https://thedailyrecord.com/2022/06/24/carefirst-bluecross-blueshield-2/ #CareFirstCares #TDRAwards
We’re investing in the economic health of our region by funding up to $2.2M to support small businesses and nonprofits across Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. In this first round of economic inclusion grant funding, 15 organizations will receive funds to support their business growth impacting the overall health of the communities they serve. These investments build on our commitment to advancing social support, providing educational opportunities and addressing the barriers to achieving a healthy community.
We're excited to announce that CareFirst's very own Dorothea 'Dori' Henderson has accepted the role as our Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer. In this role, she will be leading CareFirst's Information Technology team to further streamline IT operations through her customer-centric focus on leveraging technology to drive business value. Through digital transformation and a passion for a robust user experience that bolsters business continuity, her team will continue to accomplish great things to support the various people we serve. #CareFirstDifferenceMaker
We’re honored to be named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere for the tenth consecutive year. Our work doesn’t stop here. We remain committed to the values and ethics that guide our vision for affordable, accessible healthcare for all.
Alongside Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, we’re partnering with Civica Rx and other industry partners representing nearly every corner of the diabetes ecosystem on a transformative effort to make and distribute insulin that is more affordable for all.
As a not-for-profit healthcare company, our vision is to drive the transformation of healthcare. We invest in social determinants of health solutions that meaningfully impact the communities we serve. We strive to minimize disparities, reduce healthcare costs and advance health equity. We’re honored to be recognized as one of the top corporate givers for 2021 by the Baltimore Business Journal and the Washington Business Journal. Learn more about our community giving at carefirst.com/community.
In September, we helped DC Bike Ride kick-off #PedalForAPurpose2021. This week, join in and help us reach our goal of raising $25k for Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. We’re giving thanks and giving back by donating $13 for every bike ride shared on social media or via the Ride Spot app.
Nearly 51 million elderly or seriously ill Americans require a caregiver — and demand continues to grow. Solutions are needed to better support caregivers and ensure the health of our friends and family, communities and economy. Learn more in @Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s latest Health of America report.
In August, we issued a requirement for every member of our workforce and Board of Directors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or acquire a medical or religious exemption. We developed a case study to share our experiences, lessons and the decisions we’ve made. You’re invited to use the insights and resources as you consider your own vaccine requirement. See the case study here: carefirst.com/vaccinerequirement
Since the pandemic began, Baltimore has fared far better than expected when compared to similar areas. This is thanks to the partnership that CareFirst and leaders from the city and state government, healthcare institutions, local nonprofits and trusted community groups. “We were able to within a week and half or so spin off a structure that was rich with resources in terms of data and communication and assets and clinical support, all done in a manner that was extraordinarily smooth at a time that was chaotic, not just in Baltimore, but in the country and the world,” said Maria Tildon, our executive vice president of public policy and government affairs.
