Excellus BCBS

Brokers, save the date! 📅 Join Clinical Account Consultant Pharmacist Morgan McCarthy, PharmD, BCPS, and Pharmacy Consultant Chris Karas on Thursday, July 25th, as they discuss specialty drug trends beyond the buzz. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3VTeqEb.

Of the many reasons we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Boilermaker Road Race, one of the best is to help promote healthy lifestyles both within and outside our organization. Lori Florack, senior vice president of Human Resources at Excellus BCBS, has been sharing her training plan as she gears up for her first ever Boilermaker 15K. This week, Lori is joined by a special guest, Erika Suchodolski, reviewer, Utilization Management at Excellus BCBS, who shares the story of how she became a runner and defeated the negative mindset that can stop people from getting started. Erika has come a long way from running a lap around her neighborhood, to training for races including half and full marathons, and of course, the Boilermaker. Keep checking each week to see how Lori and her guests are preparing for July 14 - Boilermaker Sunday! **This video does not provide, and is not intended to provide, medical advice. Consult your own health care provider(s) before beginning any exercise program. Lastly, we’re giving away a mini muscle massager, a pair of wireless headphones, and an Excellus BCBS hat to celebrate the 47th Annual Boilermaker Road Race! Enter for a chance to win by July 15th, a winner will be drawn at random on July 16th. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Xs1NlL

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The Syracuse International Jazz Fest has begun! We are so proud to be a sponsor and help bring this event to our Central New York region! 🎷 🎵 Come on out and enjoy some great music in Clinton Square and clubs around downtown!

Learn why Leigh Ann loves working with us here at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and what she has to say about our culture and "have fun" attitude. Read more about Leigh Ann's journey at https://bit.ly/4cnLf3e

Please join us in congratulating Tony Vitagliano, the new regional president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Utica Market. With this promotion, Tony will be expanding his current role as senior vice president of Provider Network Engagement. In his expanded role as regional president, he will combine his leadership of provider networks with the additional responsibility of supporting and maintaining business, quality health, and sales in the Mohawk Valley and the North Country. There are approximately 500 Excellus BCBS employees who work in the Utica area. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3VBLHUd

We're grateful for our incredible Medicare members who continue to choose us for their health care needs. Recently, we celebrated these members at a special appreciation event hosted by Maust & Leone Medicare Advisors. As partners, we know our members have an advisor they trust to make sure they have the right coverage for them and their families. Our Medicare consultants were on hand to answer questions and share important health plan information. A big Thank You to our Medicare members for our loyalty that inspires us to provide the best care possible. #Medicaremembers

In addition to the Boilermaker Road Race, we are also the proud presenting sponsor of the race within the race, the Corporate Cup competition. Each year, top runners from each company compete in this friendly competition which has men’s, women’s and coed divisions. Lori Florack, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Excellus BCBS, has been sharing her training plan as she gets ready for her first-ever Boilermaker. This week, Lori is joined by AJ Hameline IV, Manager, Finance Operations, who has led Team Excellus BCBS in the competition for several years. Please join us in wishing the best of luck to Team Excellus BCBS, and every runner who will take part in “America’s Best 15K Road Race” on July 14 in Utica. *This video does not provide, and is not intended to provide, medical advice. Consult your own health care provider(s) before beginning any exercise program. Lastly, we’re giving away a mini muscle massager, a pair of wireless headphones, and an Excellus BCBS hat to celebrate the 47th Annual Boilermaker Road Race! Enter for a chance to win by July 15th, a winner will be drawn at random on July 16th. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Xs1NlL

It's time to start thinking about back-to-school physicals. Having a physical done before summer break ends is important for many reasons. 🍎 Developmental Progress Monitoring 🍎 Review and Update Medications and Immunizations 🍎 Sharing Safety Information 🍎 Discussing Athletic Care 🍎 Mental Health and Wellbeing Overview A sports physical at school does not replace your child’s annual physical. Schedule ahead to get in sooner and be prepared for the upcoming school year, whether your child is in nursery school or heading off to college!

Our sales staff members, Susanna Smith and Michele Benjamin recently volunteered their time at the United Way's Day of Action. They utilized company volunteer time, to mulch, weed and rejuvenate flower gardens at a local business. The United Way Day of Action is an annual event that brings together individuals to volunteer and address critical community needs.