Blue Shield of CA Technology Partnership Improves Care Management
- Blue Shield of California has partnered with a software company to improve care management services for members and streamline enrollment for employers. Through its collaboration with Salesforce, the payer has adopted Salesforce Health Cloud, which will help expand care management services and promote high-quality care. The two organizations have...
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