Coverage

Welcome to Coverage! We are a news service of @BCBSMA and we’re dedicated to clear, engaging news reporting on important health issues. coverage.bluecrossma.com

'A bold step': @BCBSMA signs groundbreaking contracts with @Steward @bethisraellahey @MassGenBrigham @The_BMC's BACO to pay for equity in care. coverage.bluecrossma.com/article/bold-s…

'The barriers we face are not insurmountable. Working together, as clinicians, educators and patients, we can overcome them.' @MGH_GI @AdjoaGIMD on gastrointestinal medicine and health equity. Read the latest column in our @divadocsbos series. spr.ly/6014Mhs7C

What a lift to spend time with the heart and soul of @BCBSMA. #ServiceDay2022

'We have to fight for access to care that allows us to be human rather than superhuman.' Proud to share the words of psychiatrist @RonkePedersonMD of @MassGenBrigham @harvardmed, our newest @divadocsbos columnist in our series on health inequity. spr.ly/6016MrilI

Kim Ariyabuddhiphongs, MD, MBA, Associate CMO of our BILH Performance Network spoke with @Coverage_BCBSMA about the growing movement to engage patients more in their own healthcare decisions. Read the article here: bit.ly/3RxRFSs

We're proud to be recognized for our work promoting COVID vaccination in @TheStevieAwards Communications Campaign of the Year category, and grateful for our continuing partnership with clinicians and community members on the frontlines. spr.ly/6019M6kVW

'There are a lot of misconceptions and confusion around monkeypox, but we have tools and knowledge to prevent infection,” says Dr. Estevan Garcia, chief medical officer @MassDPH . “We can all learn how to take steps to protect ourselves and others.” spr.ly/6019M6XQS

'Have you shared what you want as you age with the people you love? Let them know what matters most to you.' Read the column by @divadocsbos @BIDMChealth @harvardmed Dr. Christine Pierre. #geriatrics spr.ly/6018zlNwO

Proud to share @philoasantemd @divadocsbos words on #Juneteenth: "This holiday reminds us to have hope that, no matter how long it takes, we will get to that place Dr. King called the promised land." spr.ly/6017zeA4v

We are proud to amplify your voice, Dr Stone, and to share the stories of so many other #BlackWomeninMedicine @divadocsbos! Thank you for the vital work you do.

'For nearly 40 years, I have been doing all I can to improve health equity.' Read the column by @divadocsbos @ValStoneMD, first African American professor of medicine @harvardmed and & Vice-Chair of DEI @BrighamWomens spr.ly/6017z654N

Treatments for #COVID19 are now widely available in Massachusetts for at-risk patients. Dr. Ashley Yeats, a family physician, shares insights into how the treatments work and who should consider treatment: spr.ly/6015KS3wH

'We can’t address structural racism by just calling it out.' Dr. @OjikutuBisola, leader of @HealthyBoston and infectious disease doctor and faculty member @BrighamWomens @MassGenBrigham @MGHMedicine @harvardmed in our @divadocsbos series on health equity. spr.ly/6013KeKc9

"The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world." We are heartbroken at the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of @PIH, inspiring humanitarian, and friend to the Red Cross. His contributions to global health and equatable aid will live on.

Dr. Paul Farmer was a role model for so many in the field of global health and social medicine. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone at @PIH. What a loss for the world.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring the perspective of Black women physicians in Greater Boston. Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite shares her perspective on stigma, racial disparities, and #mentalhealth. Read more: spr.ly/6016KTypq @divadocsbos

"I want people who have gone through trauma, abuse, dependency to know that it’s okay to talk about it so they can let it go and get on to the next part of their life." Cathy, a Dimock patient of 50 years, shared her inspiring story with @Coverage_BCBSMA ow.ly/GZCw50HEBI8

Dr. Alysse Wurcel, @TuftsMedicalCtr infectious disease specialist, on why she chose to vaccinate her children against #COVID19. ‘As someone who’s in this field & does this research, & has seen people die of COVID, I’ve weighed my trust in the vaccine.’ spr.ly/6017JNs3B

Do you have questions about #CovidVaccine boosters? @dr_wildes, @southshorehosp infectious diseases specialist, tells @lkalter how the shots work & how they can help in the fight against the pandemic. spr.ly/6019JNokH

Socializing and exercising outdoors can boost physical and #mentalhealth, and local nonprofits are offering plenty of options for wellness in the wilderness. An @AppMtnClub expert shares tips with @ChrisVillani44. spr.ly/6016JNH6s