CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Overview

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a not-for-profit healthcare company serving approximately 3.4 to 3.5 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. With a strong presence in the Maryland market and about 75% market share, the organization is dedicated to providing accessible and affordable health coverage. Its dual headquarters are in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with a history dating back to 1934.

The company offers a wide range of health insurance products and administrative services for individuals, families, and employers, including coverage for federal employees. It is the only provider of third-party administrative services in its service areas, operating through CareFirst Administrators. CareFirst invests in healthcare innovation through its Healthworx initiative, forms partnerships to enhance quality and access, and actively engages in community health initiatives to promote health equity and workforce development.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 410-581-3000
• Website: carefirst.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/carefirst-bluecross-blueshield

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Health insurance
• Remote health monitoring
• Member portal
• Virtual therapy services
• Virtual-first healthcare
• Healthcare innovation
• Digital health engagement
• Healthcare member support
• Healthcare cost tools
• Healthcare data security
• Diversity and inclusion
• Community resources
• Employee culture
• Healthcare social responsibility
• Holistic health
• Healthcare accessibility
• Healthcare quality awards
• Health equity
• Healthcare cost management
• Provider network
• Telehealth & virtual health consultations
• Healthcare analytics
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Community health support
• Health plan administration
• Healthcare digital transformation
• Vision, dental, and medical coverage
• Healthcare rewards programs
• Healthcare network expansion
• Regional health insurer
• Managed healthcare
• Healthcare management
• Healthcare provider relations

Technologies Used

• Atlassian Cloud
• ExactTarget
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• React Redux
• Route 53
• Salesforce
• The Trade Desk

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• IdealSeat
• University of Maryland Health Partners