2010 News

Helping Children to Breathe Easier: Childhood Asthma Newest Be Smart. Be Well.^® Topic

In the U.S. alone, about 7 million children have asthma. More than 4 million of these children had an asthma attack last year. It is the most common chronic condition in children and while it can be controlled, there is no cure.

More Detailed Electronic Health Data Coming

You may see in the news that the health care industry is changing to a new transmission format (ANSI 5010) and adopting new diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10). Here’s what it all means to you.

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated a change that will affect how virtually every member of the health care community — your doctor, hospital, clinic and health plan — exchanges health care data. The new system will use new formats and codes.

Members Can Get Their Kicks With The Route 66 Marathon Events

As the presenting sponsor of the Williams Route 66 Marathon  on Nov. 21, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) is offering its members a 10 percent discount on race fees.

Free Health Fair, International Gymnastics Meet

The Strong and Healthy Oklahoma Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Show your Blue Cross and Blue Shield ID card and get half-off ticket prices to the gymnastics meet.