National Consumer Cost Transparency
Driving healthcare cost transparency through national-scale data integration and consumer-facing analytics for Blue Cross Blue Shield members.
BIG DATA ANALYTICS
DATA PLATFORMS
CLIENT
Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Analytics
DURATION
12 Months
The National Consumer Cost Transparency (NCCT) initiative was developed to provide Blue Cross Blue Shield members with clearer visibility into healthcare costs across common treatment categories. The platform aggregates standardized cost data submitted by participating Blue Plans nationwide and applies a nationally recognized methodology to ensure consistency and accuracy.
The resulting database supports the BCBS Axis® Provider Insights platform, enabling users to estimate treatment costs, understand expected out-of-pocket expenses, and explore opportunities for savings. Through bi-annual data refreshes and large-scale data integration, the platform maintains a comprehensive and reliable resource that empowers consumers to make more informed healthcare decisions.
SERVICES
Data Integration, Stakeholder & Plan Coordination, Data governance and Standardization
$10M
110M
MULTI-PLAN
PROGRAM DELIVERY VALUE
Members represented
dATA INTEGRATION
STANDARDIZED COST METHODOLOGY
The NCCT / Axis® Provider Insights refresh represented a $10M enterprise analytics initiative delivered for the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.
The NCCT database aggregates healthcare cost data supporting approximately 110 million Blue Cross Blue Shield members nationwide.
The platform integrates medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health data to provide a comprehensive view of plan performance and member care patterns.
Plans can compare their performance against national, regional, and peer-plan benchmarks to identify strategic opportunities for cost containment and improved care management.