News Report | March 3, 2019
Blue Cross Launches Food Delivery Program To Address Social Determinants
On February 11, 2019, the Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Institute launched foodQ, a six-month food delivery pilot program to address social determinants of health (SDH). While operated by BCBS Institute, HCSC supported the BCBS Institute’s development of foodQ through Affordability CuresSM the company’s commitment to develop long-term solutions that address the root causes of an expensive health care system, with investments in SDH as one of the initial focus areas.
The new service brings nutritious, affordable meals directly to people living in food deserts, or areas that lack . . .