“Blue Shield of California was already on the path to making care more accessible to our members including using telehealth technologies,” says Bryce Williams, vice president of MindBody Medicine at Blue Shield of California. “The question is, as we get closer to our new normal, where virtual care was by necessity during COVID lockdown rules, what does virtual care by choice look like?”

Dr. Susan Fleischman, chief medical officer for Blue Shield of California, answers questions about — FDA approval, booster shots, masks, and more — and the latest developments in the battle against COVID-19.

Davis, Blue Shield of California's chief information officer, takes audience questions on information technology in the healthcare space

This national award is based entirely on current employees' experience working at Blue Shield of California. This year, many of our employees said that Blue Shield of California is a great place to work.

Check out the media coverage of the BlueSky poll of California teenagers. The poll found a majority of middle- and high school-age students worried about COVID-19 at school and — of course — getting good grades.

Blue Shield of California’s statewide survey finds youth are struggling to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on their mental health; also worried about academic achievement and socializing with friends. More than half of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) teens concerned about coping with racial justice issues when returning to school.

Blue Shield of California applauds that the California State Legislature has passed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law, a state budget for 2021-22 that mandates the sharing of complete patient records across the health care system.

For the past several weeks, national, regional, and local news media have reported dramatic increases in the percentages and actual numbers of Delta cases in states and counties where most people have not been vaccinated.

Sarah Iselin joins Blue Shield from Guidewell and Florida Blue where she served as executive vice president, government programs and diversified business, as well as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.

There are numerous fires underway throughout California. We are working hard to ensure the safety and care of all Blue Shield of California members during this difficult time. If you're a Blue Shield of California member in one of these affected areas, you may be eligible for assistance.

'Helping children understand the necessary precautions, without making them anxious, is the goal,' says Dr. Malaika Stoll.

California is facing a significant drought, already wildfires are blazing in Northern and Southern California, and as we get deeper into the season, many experts fear this could be one of the worst years on record.