BCBSND approaches the state's major six health care providers with Total Cost of Care (TCOC) contracts, which are part of an effort to change the reimbursement arrangements to quality of care rather than volume of services delivered. Altru and Sanford are the first of the state's largest health care providers to sign TCOC contracts.
BCBSND announces its role as The Official Sponsor of Recess, by promoting, advocating for and supporting places and opportunities for activity—and active play—across North Dakota, including the classroom, workplace and where North Dakotans gather. The first program under The Official Sponsor of Recess platform, Recess YES!, provides all North Dakota kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers tools and ideas to incorporate recess during the school day in the classroom.
Champions of healthy activity are sought for the Rural Health Grants program, with new criteria for 2013 for providers who develop new ideas to promote daily, physical activities for North Dakotans of all ages.
Essentia signs a total cost of care contract with BCBSND.
BCBSND launches SilverSneakers fitness program to Medicare supplement members.
NMIC adopts a new mission, vision and purpose as a roadmap for the enterprise as it responds and adapts for the future.