Aug 21, 2023 Pharmacy & Prescriptions Lower RX Costs Lead to Better Overall Health A healthcare survey1 found that nearly 30% of adults in the United States aren’t taking their medications as prescribed because they can’t afford them. Don’t let costs stand in the way of your good health. As part of your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) health plan you have access to affordable medications […]
Aug 21, 2023 Digital Tools Manage your Blue KC healthcare on the go Managing your healthcare can be overwhelming. All the more reason to utilize the MyBlueKC app. It’s just what your life needs at any given moment, no matter where you are. Use the MyBlueKC app to: What else is behind the MyBlue KC app? Use the app to also connect to other helpful Blue KC resources […]
Jul 24, 2023 Spira Care New! Spira Care program aims to optimize patient medications This month, Spira Care will launch a comprehensive medication management (CMM) program to optimize patient medications and improve health outcomes. The program will initially focus on patients with complex conditions who are transitioning out of the hospital. It will ultimately expand to allow Spira Care providers to refer patients for individualized support. Ensuring Spira Care […]
Jul 13, 2023 Member Stories Nanie Sparkles with light, love and gratitude Florence Leber shares the details of her life as if they happened yesterday. At age 90, her mind is sharp, her memory is vivid, and her stories captivate. Known by her grandchildren as Nanie Sparkles, she is considered a family treasure and credits her strong mental fitness to her life that is brimming with non-stop […]
May 15, 2023 Spira Care New mobile app makes it easier to connect with Spira Care Blue KC members in plans with exclusive access to Spira Care Centers can download a new mobile app that makes it even easier to connect with Spira Care. Spira Care uses athenahealth, an electronic medical record, to make health information accessible through the patient portal. The new athenaPatient app helps patients connect with Spira Care […]
Apr 14, 2023 Pharmacy & Prescriptions Shop for Lower Prices on Meds Did you know that the same medication can cost a lot more (or less) depending on where and how you get it filled? Just like you’d shop at different stores for the best price on an appliance, you can often find better prices on your prescriptions by simply checking another pharmacy or delivery service. But […]