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Regence Health Plans and Tabula Rasa HealthCare today announced the results of a simulation-based clinical study which demonstrates that TRHC’s MedWise® medication risk score can be used to assess drug safety without exposing real people to actual harm.

National Nurses Week, which occurs May 6 through May 12, is an opportunity to spotlight the incredible nurses throughout Regence and the communities we serve; to thank the individuals who work tirelessly to help and care for others.

This May, Regence joins the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) in its annual observance of Older Americans Month. Recognizing the stress and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s theme, Communities of Strength, could not be more fitting.

With 1 in 5 people in the United States experiencing a mental illness in a given year, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Regence recognizes it’s an essential part of health care. Through the stress of the pandemic, more people have needed extra support, and we’ve worked hard to ensure our members could get the care they needed, from self-guided wellness to virtual therapy.

People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shed their mask for certain activities, particularly to exercise outdoors, according to new guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

It’s time again for Idaho Gives—a weeklong campaign hosted by the Idaho Nonprofit Center to raise awareness and resources for local nonprofits across the state of Idaho. More than 650 nonprofits have signed up to participate in this year’s event, a record for Idaho Gives and likely driven by increased requests for help from Idahoans affected by COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends ending the pause of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine and adding a warning label about a rare but dangerous blood clot issue.

While the opioid epidemic existed well before the pandemic, the events of this last year have escalated the crisis and demand for solutions to address it. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest an acceleration of overdose deaths over the last year, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. We can all play a part in preventing drug addiction and overdose deaths by disposing of unwanted prescriptions and securely storing medications—and it’s easy to do.

BOISE, Idaho – Today, Regence BlueShield of Idaho announced that Scott Jones has accepted the role of interim market president. Jones, who has served as Regence’s vice president of sales since 2015, succeeds Sean Robbins, who is assuming a new role as executive vice president of external affairs for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

It’s hard to overstate how difficult 2020 was for so many, including lives lost, financial instability and magnified health disparities. This is especially true for our most vulnerable neighbors. To help those most affected, Regence responded in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor by committing more than $18.7 million and nearly 8,000 volunteer hours last year to strengthen and support the communities we serve.