Blue Review
A newsletter for physician, professional, facility, ancillary and Medicaid providers

August 2016

The Operator of BCBSTX Named One of America’s Most Community-minded Companies

The operating company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has been recognized as one of America’s most community-minded companies, as part of The Civic 50. The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year.

The company was honored for its work to improve health and wellness in its local communities. Of note, the company was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities where it does business, evidenced though the following initiatives:

Created in 2012, The Civic 50 measures corporate civic engagement and recognizes companies that incorporate socially responsible practices and community leadership into their culture. Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, conducted the survey in partnership with Bloomberg LP. The survey was developed under the guidance of an academic panel of nine experts from leading universities throughout the country. The survey evaluates companies based on several criteria, including how extensively and strategically resources are applied to community engagement, how a community engagement program supports business interests and integrates into business functions.

To view a complete list of The Civic 50 companies for 2015 and to learn more about the importance of civic engagement in corporate America, please visit Civic50.org.