What to Know About COVID-19
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As the world moves to recover as much prepandemic life as possible, the question becomes how the pandemic will change behavioral health care long term. BlueCross' Dr. April Richardson offers insight into the future of behavioral health care.
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The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the gap in health care outcomes and access to care faced by minorities. A recent report from a policy group in the state has highlighted the disparities communities of color face in light of COVID-19. BlueCross' Dr. Shawn Stinson serves on the board. He discusses the findings and why it is important the health care community address the issue.
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This month marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic reached South Carolina. Now the state nears 8,000 deaths from the virus and almost 500,000 confirmed cases, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. BlueCross’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Bartels shares some insight on what we have learned, recommendations for staying safe now and what to expect in the months ahead.
Read MoreCOVID Update
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ended May 11, 2023. The COVID-19 national emergency ended April 10, 2023. The standard terms of your health plan or policy now apply to any COVID-19 related services. Please review your schedule of benefits if you have any questions.