Addressing the opioid epidemic: How you can be part of the solution By Regence Opioid misuse and addiction continue to be a nationwide epidemic. In the United States, more than 130 people die from an opioid ... Read more April 25, 2019 All markets
How Regence continues to address the opioid epidemic in 2019 By Regence Recently, we announced that Regence health plans have reduced opioid prescriptions by 39 percent across our four-state region ... Read more April 03, 2019 All markets
Portland Public Schools launches REAHL initiative, empowering students facing mental health and addiction challenges By Regence Students in public schools come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, often with a combination of mental health and ... Read more November 02, 2018 Oregon
Find a Disposal Site Near You on National Drug Takeback Day By Regence As you head out to the pumpkin patch and gather your last-minute Halloween candy for the coming trick-or-treaters, consider ... Read more October 24, 2018 All markets
Regence, University of Utah lead community roundtable conversations about substance abuse By Regence Regence is honored to join the University of Utah in hosting a series of panel discussions throughout the state focused on ... Read more September 13, 2018 Utah
Regence creates conversation guide to help patients talk to doctors about opioids By Dr. Jim Polo We are doing our part to support the appropriate use of opioids while working hard to prevent opioid abuse. We’ve reduced ... Read more July 24, 2018 All markets
Regence and Walgreens partner for safe medication disposal kiosks in Washington By Regence Regence BlueShield is sponsoring 13 safe medication disposal kiosks in Walgreens stores. It’s another key effort in Regence’s ... Read more June 20, 2018 Washington
Regence sponsors safe medication disposal kiosks in Oregon Walgreens stores By Regence As part of our effort to combat opioid misuse, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is sponsoring safe medication disposal ... Read more June 05, 2018 Oregon
Dr. Richard Popiel highlights Regence’s efforts to stem the opioid epidemic By Regence Dr. Richard Popiel, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Regence health plans, recently published an article ... Read more April 24, 2018 All markets