Advocacy & Public Policy

We’re collaborating with policymakers to drive the transformation of healthcare by removing barriers and creating incentives to place care for every individual and community at the forefront.

The State of Health Equity in Maryland

A keynote panel on centering health equity in state policies, which included CareFirst’s President and CEO Brian D. Pieninck, closed out the State of Reform’s 2021 Maryland Health Policy Conference.

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Data & Partnerships: Keys to Managing Access to Quality, Affordable, Equitable Healthcare

by CareFirst | June 11, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

The 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference featured keynote sessions. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield provided industry expertise in three sessions, including discussions on managing affordability and healthcare costs.

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Panel Discussion: Zooming in on Telehealth

by CareFirst | June 8, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

Telehealth Panels

The following panel discussion featured industry experts sharing insights on the role of telehealth in the future of care delivery and what is most beneficial for patients and providers moving forward.

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Leveraging Federal Funding to Impact Social Determinants of Health

by CareFirst | May 27, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

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Given the significant funding distributed to state and local jurisdictions, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides a unique opportunity for policymakers to focus on key social determinants of health initiatives.

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CareFirst Champions American Rescue Plan

by Brian D. Pieninck, President & CEO | April 2, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

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Increasing the accessibility, affordability and quality of healthcare for all is at the heart of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which aligns perfectly with CareFirst’s mission as a not-for-profit organization.

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Advancing Equity - Ensuring Overall Health and Well-Being of our Communities

by CareFirst | January 29, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

CareFirst outlines several ways policymakers can help advance equity and inclusion in healthcare.

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How Policymakers Can Enable Value-Based Care

by CareFirst | January 7, 2021 | Advocacy & Public Policy

CareFirst offers policymakers several areas of focus to help promote and accelerate the shift from volume- to value-based care.

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Expanding Access to Care through Telehealth

by CareFirst | November 30, 2020 | Advocacy & Public Policy

As the use of telehealth skyrockets during the pandemic, CareFirst is encouraging policymakers to support its continued growth and affordability.

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A Multi-Faceted Approach to Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis

by CareFirst | November 20, 2020 | Advocacy & Public Policy

Access to behavioral healthcare is shrinking. The time for policymakers to act is now.

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Common-Sense Solutions for Rising Drug Prices

by CareFirst | November 13, 2020 | Advocacy & Public Policy

Prescription drug prices continue to rise at an unreasonable pace, straining many families’ ability to afford them. See what simple yet effective solutions we’re proposing to turn the tide.

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Working with Policymakers to Expand Access to Affordable Coverage

by CareFirst | October 22, 2020 | Advocacy & Public Policy

See the specific actions CareFirst is recommending to policymakers to help curb rising healthcare costs for our members.

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