Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Awards First Blue Distinction for Spine Specialty Care

Today, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association awarded a Blue Designation, with expanded qualifications, in the area of spine surgery. A Blue Distinction was also given in the area of knee and hip replacement. The BCBSA has added new health and safety quality measures and cost-efficiency measures to the designations of its Blue Distinction award.

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