The right care is always in reach, see how we do it

At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) we know when everything works together, everybody benefits. It’s a simple concept and it’s why you want to provide great health coverage for your employees. Coverage that helps them live healthier lives, taking affordability into account and helps make the experience easier for everyone.

When you work with our team, you work with the largest health plan provider in the region. The benefits are everywhere, no matter where your employees go, they have access to high-quality care at a price we work to keep affordable. Our network is unmatched. Period.

Our service goes beyond just in-person visits too. We make remote care options available to supplement our local provider network to improve access to care.

• MDLIVE® telemedicine: 24/7 access to both physical and behavioral health care
• Vori Health³: Virtual physical therapy for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

Our unique approach to value-based care

We recognize that health care costs are continuously on the rise. It’s estimated that $935 billion is wasted annually in the U.S. health care system. To address these issues, we’ve created a new way of thinking. An Accountable Cost and Quality Agreement (ACQA) is our localized approach to value-based payment agreements. Excellus BCBS and a network of local doctors and hospitals collaborate to provide coordinated health care for members with the goal of improving care quality and reducing cost. Through increased partnerships between Excellus BCBS and providers, the ACQA promotes a better, more holistic patient experience for members while working to reduce unnecessary medical costs for all and improve health outcomes.

Providers engaged in ACQAs achieved⁴:

It’s our mission to help people in our communities live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality health care. It’s what guides every decision we make. Bringing the largest network to our members, covering a wide range of providers across the country. And by collaborating with providers through ACQAs, we can provide highly coordinated care for members and lower costs for everyone.

See for yourself why so many area employers trust us to care for their teams, and ultimately, their businesses.

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¹ 2023 Health Plan data ² Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, January 2024 ³ Embedded for Fully Insured groups, Buy-up for Self-Funded groups ⁴ Based on internal data reporting from 2019-2023