Innovation
Technically thinking
Leading through innovation
By Frank Bloomquist
Smart Business Akron/Canton | September 2008
This is an exciting time in history.
Innovation has always been a key
to our collective success in the U.S. — especially in health care. And as
technology continues to make the world
more accessible, new global business
ventures continue to emerge and thrive,
spreading innovation around the globe.
At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
we are proud to offer innovative tools to
help consumers navigate the ever-more-sophisticated health care landscape. The
more information people have about
their health and health care options, the
better equipped they will be to make
good decisions. One of the most powerful tools we offer our members is timely
access to information.
We are very pleased to have piloted
many innovative online tools right here
in Ohio over the past few years. We offer
Anthem members easy online access to
information on topics like:
- their own personal health record
- how to manage chronic diseases,
like diabetes, asthma, etc., for the best
possible quality of life
- descriptions of medical procedures
including bloodless online videos that
enable you to understand a particular
type of surgery
- actual costs at various local facilities for common nonemergency procedures
- prescription medication costs, alternatives and drug interactions
- special offers that save Anthem members money on a wide range of medical
products and services — e.g., weight loss
services, health clubs, vision, dental and
hearing services, maternity products,
books, and much more
Congratulations to all of this year’s
honorees, and thanks to the Master
Innovators who will graciously share
their success stories with us at the
10th Annual Innovation in Business
Conference on Sept. 18. On behalf of
Anthem, thank you for bringing innovation and vision to this community. <<
FRANK BLOOMQUIST is regional vice president of Northeast
Ohio for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Reach him at (216)
573-4412 or Frank.Bloomquist@anthem.com.
