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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire was rated 20th out ofthe 239 ranked health plans in the country.
"This recognition is due to the hard work of our associates and atestament to all they do on behalf of our members," said Douglas J. Wenners,president and general manager, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NewHampshire. "We are excited and proud to be counted among the nation's topplans yet again."
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire currently holdsExcellent Accreditation for its HMO/POS plan and has earned Quality PlusDistinction in Care Management and Health Improvement. The plan scored inthe 90th percentile (i.e., the top 10 percentile of health plans in thenation) in several key Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set*(HEDIS(R)) Effectiveness of Care measures, including preventive screeningsfor breast, cervical and colorectal cancer; diabetes measures related to HbA1c(blood sugar control) testing, HbA1c control, eye care, control ofcholesterol, control of blood pressure (<140/90), cholesterol management,prenatal care, and access to preventive services for adults 20-64, access toPCP for children ages 2-6 and adolescents ages 12-19.
"As the state's largest health insurer, a major part of our mission is toimprove the health status of New Hampshire residents," Wenners added. "Ourwork on these critical areas, as well as our continued emphasis on keypopulation health measures, is vital to that mission."
"America's Best Health Plans is a practical tool that helps consumers makeinformed decisions when choosing a health plan," said NCQA President MargaretE. O'Kane. "It lets consumers know which plans have demonstrated they candeliver the highest levels of care and service."
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private,non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQAaccredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. NCQAprovides health care quality information free of charge through the Web andthe media in order to help consumers, employers and others make more informedhealth care choices. More information can be found at http://www.ncqa.org /.
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plansof New Hampshire, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and BlueShield Association. (R)ANTHEM is a registered trade mark of Anthem InsuranceCompanies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols areregistered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additionalinformation about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire isavailable at www.anthem.com .
SOURCE Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire
