VISIT BCBS.COM EDITOR'S PICK A balanced and predictable process for resolving surprise bills reduces consumer costs and supports a well-functioning market BCBSA shares Congress' goals of protecting consumers and reducing costs as envisioned in the No Surprises Act. READ MORE TRENDING Consumer tools to compare health care costs and save With just a few taps on your phone, you know the cost of the ride to get you to a doctor’s visit ­– but may have no idea how much t... READ MORE ISSUES Protecting Black mothers by addressing disparities BCBS companies are committed to working with partners to address underlying bias and structural racism leading to poor maternal health for women of color. READ MORE 5-MIN READ Short on time? If you read nothing else, read this. Explore more 5-Min Reads COMMUNITY HEALTH The cost of caregiving Caring for loved ones in need is nothing new, but the demand for caregivers in growing... INSIGHTS Leading voices in health care share their ideas. Explore more Insights. COVID-19 With a global pandemic, it is more important than ever to keep up on recommended vaccinations By William Schaffner, M.D., Medical Director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Read insights from Dr. William Shaffner, the National Infectious Disease Foundation medical director, on the need for continued vaccinations. READ MORE GET EMAIL UPDATES About BCBS ProgressHealth BCBS ProgressHealth.com provides the latest issue analysis, commentary and authoritative insight on health care from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. We value outside voices for their expertise and perspectives on critical health care issues and share contributions from the 35 community-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, our partners and the people we serve. Through these voices, original stories and rich data resources, BCBS ProgressHealth seeks to educate, inform and inspire conversations about the future of health. Site Map ABOUT DATA EXPLORE ISSUES COMMUNITY INSIGHTS CONTACT US TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY