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Apr 27, 2026

Five ways to save on prescription drugs

Gary Petruzzelli of Capital Blue Cross shares five strategies to reduce prescription drug costs, including discount cards, generics, and online pharmacies.

Shawn Hughes
Apr 22, 2026

BSI executive says cost transparency gaps remain

Employee benefits brokers in Lehigh Valley face scrutiny over undisclosed fees despite 2021 transparency laws like the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Oct 11, 2024

Pa. ranked fifth in US by Forbes for health care access

Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the U.S. for best health care access, according to a recent survey by Forbes Advisor.

Aug 7, 2024

St. Luke’s signs agreement with Capital Blue Cross for employee benefits

St. Luke’s University Health Network will continue offering Capital Blue Cross to its employees.    

Jul 11, 2024

Capital Blue Cross to handle LVBCH self-funded health plans

Capital Blue Cross has been selected to administer The Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare’s self-funded health plans for large and mid-sized employers. 

Jul 9, 2024

Health insurer seeks to increase consumer engagement

A Conversation With: Joseph Haddock, segment president for Eastern Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Shield 

Highmark covers autism assessment tool to provide early intervention. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jun 28, 2024

Highmark covers new autism assessment tool to provide early intervention

Highmark is offering a virtual platform to get children with developmental delays assessed more quickly. 

Jun 6, 2024

Kim bill to bolster health insurance through Pennie passes Pa. House

House Insurance Committee Chair Patty Kim’s bill offering Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance through Pennie to receive financial assistance passed the state House.

1) Grandmother Robin Geiger watches as case manager Terry Gregg, RN, talks with her twin grandchildren, Sunny and Tizlam Gordon, at Star Community Health Pediatrics in Easton. PHOTO/ST. LUKE’S
Apr 18, 2024

Star Community Health plans expansion to meet growing community needs

About 7.9% – or roughly 25.9 million Americans – went without health insurance in 2022, according to last September’s U.S. Census Bureau report.

Nov 9, 2023

Capital Blue Cross adds Geisinger to Medicare Advantage network

Capital Blue Cross has added Geisinger hospitals and clinics to its Medicare Advantage network. 

Sep 28, 2023

Pennsylvanians to have increased options for health insurance

Pennsylvanians will have increased health insurance options in 2024.

Sep 6, 2023

Highmark program realizes more than $3B in avoided cost savings

Highmark Inc.’s program to reduce hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits has seen more than $3 billion in avoided cost savings since 2017.