WELLMARK NEWSROOM

2018 and Earlier Press Releases

• Wellmark to provide support to continue the Isiserettes legacy
  December 10, 2018
• Branded prescription drug prices continue to rise
  November 28, 2018
• Three South Dakota communities receive inaugural 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Awards
  October 17, 2018
• Healthy Hometown℠ Powered by Wellmark announces South Dakota award finalists
  October 09, 2018
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark’s 3-Point Play
  September 12, 2018
• Wellmark announces Cory Harris as Chief Operating Officer
  August 14, 2018
• Wellmark data shows progress toward preventing inappropriate prescription opioid use
  July 26, 2018
• Wellmark data shows South Dakotans have lowest rate of opioid use disorder
  July 26, 2018
• University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics received maternity care designation
  June 05, 2018
• Iowa and South Dakota communities awarded nearly $90,000 from Wellmark's 3-Point Play program
  May 23, 2018
• Allen Hospital received maternity care designation
  April 02, 2018
• Making a difference in Iowa and South Dakota
  March 12, 2018
• Iowa nonprofit organizations received more than $1.8 million from The Wellmark Foundation
  March 01, 2018
• South Dakota nonprofit organizations received more than $109,750 from The Wellmark Foundation
  March 01, 2018
• HPV vaccinations in Iowa adolescents are above the national average
  February 26, 2018
• St. Luke's Methodist Hospital received spine surgery designation
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes 18 Iowa hospitals for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes six South Dakota hospitals for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes ten health systems for higher quality in bariatric surgery
  February 22, 2018
• Three communities receive inaugural 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Awards
  February 16, 2018
• Wellmark commits to re-entering the ACA market in Iowa in 2019
  February 08, 2018
• Wellmark reports increase in children who receive all recommended vaccines
  January 22, 2018
• Medicare drug plan receives 5-Star Rating
  December 05, 2017
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2018 Corporate Equality Index
  November 28, 2017
• Wellmark names Lori Clausen as incoming president for South Dakota
  November 21, 2017
• Area LGBTQ youth and members of the transgender community invited to complimentary performance of As One
  November 13, 2017
• Iowa, South Dakota Communities Win Big with the Wellmark 3-Point Play
  September 01, 2017
• St. Gregory Retreat Center admits billing errors and dismisses lawsuit against Wellmark
  June 01, 2017
• New tools available for South Dakota communities to improve overall well-being
  May 22, 2017
• Wellmark’s John Forsyth inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame
  May 18, 2017
• New Wellmark report links obesity to the most costly health conditions
  May 10, 2017
• Wellmark debuts tool to help members plan for health care costs
  May 08, 2017
• Wellmark announces 2018 individual ACA market decision in Iowa
  April 03, 2017
• Wellmark annual report showcases "Wellmarkability"
  March 30, 2017
• Wellmark recognizes 2016 Promise Award winners
  February 17, 2017
• New tools available for Iowa communities to improve overall well-being
  January 30, 2017
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2017 Corporate Equality Index
  December 05, 2016
• New Wellmark report links obesity to the most costly health conditions
  October 25, 2016
• Wellmark announces individual ACA market changes in Iowa and South Dakota
  September 28, 2016
• Wellmark, USD Coyotes team up for a healthier South Dakota
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, SDSU Jackrabbits team up for a healthier South Dakota
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, ISU Cyclones team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, UNI Panthers team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, Drake Bulldogs team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, Iowa Hawkeyes team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Iowans received better health care at a lower cost in 2015
  July 26, 2016
• Grand Blue Mile defending champions set to return
  April 14, 2016
• Nonprofit organizations received more than $1 million from The Wellmark Foundation
  April 12, 2016
• Innovative Beacon internship program yields impressive results
  April 05, 2016
• Iowa's Increase in Well-Being Outpaces Nation by 2:1
  March 31, 2016
• Iowa health systems receive designation in the areas of spine surgery and knee/hip replacement
  March 28, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes six Iowa health systems with Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for cardiac care
  March 08, 2016
• Two South Dakota health systems receive designation in the areas of cardiac, spine and knee/hip replacement care
  March 01, 2016
• Public Invited to Celebrate as Cedar Rapids Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  February 24, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes 27 Iowa health systems for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 23, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes nine South Dakota health systems for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 23, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes 2015 Promise Award winners
  February 11, 2016
• Iowa City, Iowa Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  February 03, 2016
• Iowa moves into #14 spot in Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®
  January 28, 2016
• Wellmark's Brown named 2015 Deloitte CFO of the Year by the Des Moines Business Record
  January 28, 2016
• Woodbine, Iowa, achieves certified Blue Zones community status
  December 03, 2015
• Wellmark to participate on Iowa's health insurance public exchange in time for 2017 open enrollment
  October 05, 2015
• Marion, Iowa, achieves certified Blue Zones community status
  September 21, 2015
• Wellmark announces new vice president and chief information officer
  September 10, 2015
• Wellmark announces cost and quality savings from its 2014 Accountable Care Organization arrangements
  September 04, 2015
• Oskaloosa, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  August 19, 2015
• Sioux City, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  August 14, 2015
• New study shows average cost for heart disease procedure in Des Moines is significantly lower compared to other U.S. cities
  July 20, 2015
• Harlan, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  June 15, 2015
• The Wellmark Foundation awards 23 organizations grant funds
  May 29, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile Announces 2015 Race Results
  April 21, 2015
• 6th Annual Grand Blue Mile schedule of events set for April 20-21
  April 16, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile announces Mascot Madness Charity Challenge participants
  April 15, 2015
• Fairfield, IA, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  April 10, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile to feature 'dream' field of running royalty
  April 02, 2015
• Spirit Lake, IA, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  April 01, 2015
• Wellmark employees volunteered 36,000 hours last year
  March 19, 2015
• Wellmark statement regarding Premera Blue Cross cyberattack
  March 18, 2015
• Wellmark collaborates with four new Accountable Care Organizations in Iowa
  March 12, 2015
• Wellmark recognizes 2014 Promise Award winners
  March 04, 2015
• Registration open for sixth annual Grand Blue Mile
  March 02, 2015
• Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® reveals Iowa's score remains constant
  February 19, 2015
• Wellmark recognizes five health systems for quality and cost efficiency in bariatric surgery
  February 06, 2015
• Wellmark statement regarding Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's security breach
  February 05, 2015
• Wellmark's Des Moines headquarters earns EPA's ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy efficiency
  December 05, 2014
• Rewards for healthy choices? New health insurance plan does just that
  November 21, 2014
• Medicare drug plan offered by Wellmark is one of three plans nationwide to receive a perfect five-star rating
  October 21, 2014
• Wellmark recognizes the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for quality in transplant care
  October 15, 2014
• Blue Zones Project's success featured on Forbes.com
  October 15, 2014
• Wellmark announces the 10 community winners of its 75th Anniversary contest - with a twist
  September 25, 2014
• Waterloo, Iowa, named a certified Blue Zones Community
  September 10, 2014