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Will Polar Coaster Mean Loops, Dips and Curves for Your Health?
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2019
| 09:26 PM America/New_York
Big swings in temperatures may be coming this winter, but does weather really impact your health?

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Health Trend: More Businesses Turning to Nurses to Improve Employee Engagement and Lower Total Cost of Care

October
21
,
2019
| 05:48 PM America/New_York
With a high-touch level of service, Horizon BCSNJ’s Primary Nurse Program helps employees get the most from their benefits to improve their health …
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When Life Strikes, Horizon Gives Members Shelter from the Storm

October
04
,
2019
| 10:36 PM America/New_York
Health care is more complicated than ever, and New Jersey’s largest health insurer is finding new ways to help members with everything from medical …
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What Happens When 22 Health Leaders Join Forces to Fight Opioids?

October
01
,
2019
| 03:19 PM America/New_York
Two Horizon BCBSNJ leaders work to knock down barriers to treatment at this year’s New Jersey Healthcare Executive Leadership
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How to Help Someone Recover from Substance Use Disorder

September
30
,
2019
| 10:31 PM America/New_York
Use this guide to navigate important conversations about treatment and recovery. 
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Investing in the Health and Wellness of Our Communities: Diabetes

September
24
,
2019
| 03:07 PM America/New_York
Type 2 diabetes is preventable and it’s one of the fastest-growing epidemics in New Jersey. Learn what we’re doing to combat this health
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Study: Effectiveness of Half the Care Delivered is Unknown

September
13
,
2019
| 11:44 PM America/New_York
The New York Times highlights the importance of basing medical decisions on good evidence…and the reality is that we still don’t know the …
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October
18,
2019
| 10:16 PM America/New_York

Horizon BCBSNJ named exclusive medical carrier for N.J. employee health programs

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced Monday that it has been named the exclusive medical carrier for the state of New Jersey’s …
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October
18,
2019
| 10:14 PM America/New_York

5 Things About Opioid Abuse Among Athletes

Opioid addiction has led to thousands of deaths nationwide, with 68% of the United States’ 70,000 fatal overdoses occurring in 2017 being …
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October
18,
2019
| 10:07 PM America/New_York

NJ health network’s $1M anti-vape campaign targets youth

The Garden's State's largest health network is investing $1 million dollars in a comprehensive strategy to combat vaping among middle …
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September
11,
2019
| 10:19 PM America/New_York

NJ Foundation Funds a Push For Equitable Medicaid Programs Nationally

State officials along with insurance and healthcare providers in New Jersey are joining forces to address the glaring racial disparities in the …
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