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Today marks the first time that vaccine appointments are available to all residents across Regence’s four-state footprint. Regence is committed to supporting timely and equitable vaccine distribution for all—including collaborating with our valued community partners to educate local communities, address vaccine uncertainty and remove barriers to access.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted our habits and routines, including how we manage our health and receive care. What hasn’t changed, however, is the need to plan ahead for unexpected health emergencies. April 16 is recognized as National ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution pending further study of a rare blood clot issue. According to the CDC, adverse effects are extremely rare, occurring in six cases out of 6.8 million doses given.

SEATTLE – Medical Teams International is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Washington State Department of Health to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. The organization’s staff and network of medical volunteers will administer the vaccine, with a focus on reaching communities that are underserved and people lacking health insurance. Longtime Medical Teams’ partner Regence BlueShield, has provided a significant gift to help fund its mobile vaccination clinics. As an extension of this long-standing partnership, the two organizations will work to fill critical gaps in vaccination delivery throughout Washington state.

As more people become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and doses are more readily available, Regence is committed to supporting timely and equitable vaccine distribution for all. This commitment includes collaboration with our valued community partners to educate local communities, address vaccine uncertainty and remove barriers to access to ensure every individual has the opportunity to obtain a vaccine for themselves and their family.

Medical Teams International is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon. The organization’s staff and network of medical volunteers will administer the vaccine, with a focus on reaching communities that are underserved and people lacking health insurance. Longtime Medical Teams’ partner, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, has provided a significant gift to help fund its mobile vaccination clinics. As an extension of this long-standing partnership, the two organizations will work to fill critical gaps in the vaccination delivery throughout Oregon.

The immense challenges of the past year have touched everyone in various ways. For many, months of added stress have taken a toll on their mental health.

To address the growing need for accessible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment options, Regence has partnered with Boulder Care to offer members in-network access to the telehealth provider’s evidence-based, virtual addiction treatment, effective March 15, 2021.

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out nationwide, one area of significant focus is how to reach underserved or disproportionately affected populations. America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) are part of a team of operational leaders from 13 health plans collaborating with the White House on ways to accelerate vaccination of their member populations with a focus on equity.

The following is a message from our senior partner of diversity, equity and inclusion, Kimberly Miyazawa Frank, which she shared with employees about this year’s attacks on members of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.