Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Wildfires can spread quickly, leaving little time to prepare. Make sure you have a plan in place to access your medications and get medical care during an emergency. Read our blog for tips and resources to stay safe and healthy.

Whether it be the ocean, lakes, rivers or swimming pools, Oregon has some wonderful waterways for us to enjoy during the summer. However, summer fun can turn deadly in a matter of seconds, as drowning is a leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4-years-old. Regence Executive Medical Director Tracy Muday, MD sat down with KGW-TV to discuss water safety and how you can protect yourself around Oregon’s waterways.

Culture, ethnicity and race shape how we navigate day-to-day life and the world around us. These factors, along with lived experience, have profound effects on mental health – especially in BIPOC communities: https://lnkd.in/gPzfg3ci

The summer is often an exciting time for children but can present some unique challenges. Without class, kids find new ways to occupy their time. Regence BlueCross BlueShield Executive Medical Director Tracy Muday, MD spoke with KGW-TV about ways kids can stay healthy and active during the summer months: https://lnkd.in/gYjYRnhz

A new Medicare Part D option for 2025 will let members opt to spread their out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs over the course of the plan year rather than paying a large copay for their drugs all at once. Learn more about this and other changes coming in 2025 and beyond:

Happy Portland Pride from us to you! We’re proud to have had such an amazing turnout of employees in this year’s Pride parade. From sponsors to volunteers to attendees, thank you to all who helped make this weekend possible. #WeAreRegence

Taking advantage of your benefits now can save you time and money in the long run. Executive Medical Director Tracy Muday, MD explains how using your preventive care benefits can lead to early detection and treatment of potential health issues, ensuring better health outcomes and reducing future medical costs.

While many may look at their physical and mental health separately, they’re very much connected. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Executive Medical Director for Behavioral Health Mike Franz MD sat down with KGW-TV to discuss this important connection and what you can do to stay mentally and physically strong.

Did you know that in the last year, Regence has added over 3,600 virtual care providers to its network? On the new episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Mike Franz MD, executive medical director for behavioral health, shares about the behavioral health crisis that continues to affect the region and the country – and what Regence is doing to help lighten the load: https://lnkd.in/gdiuNF6x

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has been working to improve the lives of people and their families through education, research and programming on cardiac health. On KGW-TV, Peggy Maguire, president of our corporate foundation, shares about the importance of taking care of your heart and steps you can take to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.