Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM), a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, offers a total health care solution designed to optimize health outcomes for our members and contain costs for our clients. Our locally based management and employees truly understand the health care needs of New Mexicans.
BCBSNM's innovative care management program,
Blue Care® Connection, is built on a state-of-the-art health information technology platform to ensure appropriate care is provided to all our members. Services include
wellness and prevention, utilization management, disease management for members with chronic health conditions, and
case management for members with acute conditions.
BCBSNM has a proven track record for high provider satisfaction and has more providers in more places than any other carrier doing business in New Mexico.
BCBSNM is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
BCBSNM's Facts at a Glance
Founded In: 1940
Number of Employees: 853
Coverage Area: New Mexico
Membership: BCBSNM - Over 355,000; HCSC - 12.3 million
Network: 49 hospitals, 9,300 participating providers
BCBSNM's Awards and Recognitions
> HCSC has the highest financial ratings of any health plan in the country: A.M. Best: A+ (Superior); Standards & Poors: AA- (Very Strong); Moody's: Aa3 (Excellent)
> In 2006, The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded BCBSNM with a three-year Full Accreditation for its BlueChoice® PPO plan. The HMO has been accredited since 1999 and has maintained a level of Commendable or higher since 2000.
> In 2005 and 2006, BCBSNM received Roadrunner Recognition from Quality New Mexico for being "Committed to a State of Excellence." Quality New Mexico recognizes New Mexico organization based on the Baldrige criteria. BCBSNM is the only health plan in the state to achieve this prestigious award.
> In 2007, Wellness Councils of America awarded HCSC with a Gold Level Well Workplace Award.
> HCSC Diversity awards from Diversity, Inc.
Top 50 Companies for Diversity, 2007, 2006, 2005 Top 5 Companies for Latinos, 2007 Top 10 Companies for African Americans, 2005 BCBSNM Subsidiaries
Prime Therapeutics, LLC; Dental Network of America, Inc.; Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company