"It all comes down to improving the health of our clients' businesses," said Conner Strong EVP Joseph DiBella. "By partnering with Onlife we are now able to offer our clients an extensive platform of services that will measurably improve the health of their workforce and ultimately the health of their bottom line."

“Now anywhere our members are, so is their health plan. Whether they’re standing in line at the pharmacy, watching their kids’ soccer game, or traveling, information is literally in the palm of their hands,” said Janet McConnell, director of brand strategy and new media for BlueCross. “This is the next evolution in providing the best value and convenience to our members. BlueCross mobile Web provides them with the data they need to make informed decisions about their insurance while on the go.”

"With recent studies showing readmission rates as high as 20 percent within 30 days of leaving the hospital and with our associated costs for these readmissions being as much as $60 million a year, we believe creating a link between inpatient and outpatient care teams is critical for improving outcomes and satisfaction for our members, as well as for those who pay the bill," said Dr. Robert Mandel, senior vice president of health care services for BlueCross. "We aim to empower all participants in the transition of care workflow with an easily embraced solution that not only supports evidence-based medicine, but makes care related information accessible in a much more timely manner than traditional processes."

"She has agreed to share with us her many years of executive experience in the health care industry, which is so important given the growing impact that health care will have on First Horizon and its customers. She also brings extensive experience from serving on the boards of numerous non-profit and trade organizations and broad knowledge of how to run a large company."

The company will be featuring its different Meetup groups on the BlueCross Facebook page and highlighting their calendars. In early November, it will begin an ad campaign promoting them. "We see so much potential. You can really see the results," Tedeschi said.

“We are pleased BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will be providing this important program, SilverSneakers, to its Medicare members,” said Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways CEO. “While regular exercise is a crucial part of healthy living for people of all ages, it is particularly effective in preventing or more effectively managing chronic diseases for older adults."

“We want, not only our members, but all Tennesseans to get the most out of their workouts, whether it’s at the gym, in the yard or spending time with their families,” said Janet McConnell, director of brand strategy and new media for BlueCross. “Music helps us get in the mood to work out and motivates us to keep going when we feel like quitting.”