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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Storm clouds behind the Southeast Baltimore headquarters of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Jun 26, 2026

UnitedHealth, CareFirst allowed midyear rate increases in MD but less than requested

The Maryland Insurance Administration approved midyear rate increases for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare for small businesses.

Storm clouds behind the Southeast Baltimore headquarters of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Jun 18, 2026

CareFirst sues ex-insurance brokers in MD civil racketeering case

CareFirst sued two brothers, alleging they coordinated a racketeering scheme involving fraudulent Maryland insurance claims totaling over $51 million.

Kurt C. Small was named president and CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. He assumes his new role May 4. (Courtesy of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield)
Mar 31, 2026

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield names new president and CEO

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield named its new president and CEO, succeeding Brian D. Pieninck and serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington.

Lester Davis was named as Gov. Wes Moore's new chief of staff. He will replace Fagan Harris, who is stepping down at the end of the year. (The Daily Record file photo)
Sep 8, 2025

Wes Moore taps CareFirst executive as new chief of staff

Gov. Wes Moore has named Lester Davis as his new chief of staff. Davis replaces Fagan Harris, who will step down at the end of the year.

Brian D. Pieninck (Tasha Dooley Photography)
Aug 4, 2025

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announces leadership change

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced a change in leadership as Brian D. Pieninck will step down in September.

ZoCalo Health logo (Courtesy Photo)
Jul 8, 2025

CareFirst, Zócalo Health partner to boost bilingual primary care in MD

Zócalo Health partnered with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to improve access to bilingual primary care services.

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May 17, 2023

‘Well-being is for everyone’: CareFirst adds range of emotional and mental health tools

Maryland insurance provider CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield added Los WellSet, a digital holistic health studio that offers various emotional and mental health tools.

The Carefirst building is shown in Owings Mills in 2002. (File photo)
Mar 7, 2023

CareFirst joins with Aledade to reduce health care costs

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Aledade Inc., a Bethesda-based public benefit corporation, announced the formation of a strategic alliance.

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Jan 24, 2023

Curation Health, UMMS, CareFirst enter into value-based medicine partnership

Annapolis-based Curation Health will partner with University of Maryland Medical System and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to improve population health and wellness through value-based care programs.

The Carefirst Building in Owings Mills. MF-D 3/14/02.
Oct 26, 2022

Johns Hopkins Medicine, CareFirst reach new contract agreement, reversing planned split

Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced an agreement on a new multiyear contract.

The Carefirst building is shown in Owings Mills in 2002. (File photo)
Jan 25, 2022

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield recommits to Maryland headquarters

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health care company in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced a renewed 15-year lease for its Maryland headquarters.

The Carefirst building is shown in Owings Mills in 2002. (File photo)
Aug 16, 2021

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to require workforce to get vaccinated

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced it will make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for its workforce, Boards of Directors and guests.