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2023 GUIDEWELL IMPACT REPORT

Our mission is to help people and communities achieve better health.

This report showcases how we are advancing toward that mission, thanks to the steadfast dedication of our GuideWell companies and tremendous collaboration with community partners.

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MESSAGES FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Pat Geraghty, President and CEO, GuideWell and Florida Blue

“Together, we’ve taken steps to address food insecurity, provide more comprehensive mental health resources, and made strategic, hyperlocal investments to support those with the greatest needs – because enabling communities to reach their highest health potential goes far beyond a doctor’s office.”

- Pat Geraghty, President and CEO, GuideWell and Florida Blue

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“Together, we’ve taken steps to address food insecurity, provide more comprehensive mental health resources, and made strategic, hyperlocal investments to support those with the greatest needs – because enabling communities to reach their highest health potential goes far beyond a doctor’s office.”

- Pat Geraghty, President and CEO, GuideWell and Florida Blue

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Dr. Kelli Tice, Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell

“Championing health equity is a core tenet of GuideWell’s strategy. This work is only meaningful if it is sustained, and in 2023, we made a concerted effort to ensure that health equity concepts are deeply embedded in all aspects of our business operations.”

- Dr. Kelli Tice, Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell

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“Championing health equity is a core tenet of GuideWell’s strategy. This work is only meaningful if it is sustained, and in 2023, we made a concerted effort to ensure that health equity concepts are deeply embedded in all aspects of our business operations.”

- Dr. Kelli Tice, Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell

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OUR IMPACT

sprouting seed

$1.5 million

invested to address generational poverty in six ZIP codes

 

people with thought bubbles

$4 million

allocated to health equity initiatives through our Equity Alliance

 

mental health

$3.2 million

donated to improve mental well-being for Florida residents

 

community

$250,000

awarded to alleviate social isolation and loneliness in Puerto Rico

 

checking blood glucose

2.12%

reduction in disparate health outcomes for Black Florida Blue members

 

a box full of food

52.9 million

meals supplied as part of our food security programs

 

shaking hands

20%

diverse supplier spend achieved across GuideWell, meeting our 2025 target

hand with medical cost

$28.4 million

in charitable giving to improve the health of local communities

global environmental sustainability

48.7%

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2017

We established specific plans to make tangible improvements in people’s health, and social and economic value for members, customers, and our communities.

Reducing Health Disparities

To close the gap in health outcomes across diverse groups of people, we must tackle the root causes. We are focused on addressing generational poverty and health care accessibility and offering culturally relevant care in the communities we operate in.

Learn about health disparities

Improving Access & Affordability

Health equity is deeply intertwined with affordable access to quality care. We want members, customers, and businesses to have access to the best health care coverage, tailored to their individual needs and budgets.

Learn about access & affordability

Fostering Mental Well-being

There is no health without mental health. We keep people healthy and reduce overall costs by integrating behavioral health into the way our clinicians deliver care.

Learn about mental well-being

Strengthening Food Security

Food and nutrition are the foundations of health. We aim to fulfill this basic need in the communities we serve by funding grants to organizations that open food pantries and provide meals to those affected by natural disasters, and by partnering with local sports teams to raise awareness.

Learn about food security

Advancing an Inclusive Workplace

An inclusive workplace drives our success as an organization. We foster a culture of belonging by responding to the needs of our communities, centering our value of inclusion, and increasing our network of diverse suppliers.

Learn about our inclusive workplace

Increasing Supplier Diversity

Supplier diversity promotes social and economic inclusion, and adds more options to our supply chain. We make a conscious effort across the enterprise and in the communities we serve to work with more diverse businesses.

Learn about supplier diversity

Reducing Carbon Footprint

Environmental consciousness is core to our culture. We believe in promoting environmentally responsible practices throughout our business.

Learn about our carbon footprint

Reducing Health Disparities

To close the gap in health outcomes across diverse groups of people, we must tackle the root causes. We are focused on addressing generational poverty and health care accessibility and offering culturally relevant care in the communities we operate in.

Learn about health disparities

Improving Access & Affordability

Health equity is deeply intertwined with affordable access to quality care. We want members, customers, and businesses to have access to the best health care coverage, tailored to their individual needs and budgets.

Learn about access & affordability

Fostering Mental Well-being

here is no health without mental health. We keep people healthy and reduce overall costs by integrating behavioral health into the way our clinicians deliver care.

Learn about mental well-being

Strengthening Food Security

Food and nutrition are the foundations of health. We aim to fulfill this basic need in the communities we serve by funding grants to organizations that open food pantries and provide meals to those affected by natural disasters, and by partnering with local sports teams to raise awareness.

Learn about food security

Advancing an Inclusive Workplace

An inclusive workplace drives our success as an organization. We foster a culture of belonging by responding to the needs of our communities, centering our value of inclusion, and increasing our network of diverse suppliers.

Learn about our inclusive workplace

Increasing Supplier Diversity

Supplier diversity promotes social and economic inclusion, and adds more options to our supply chain. We make a conscious effort across the enterprise and in the communities we serve to work with more diverse businesses.

Learn about supplier diversity

Reducing Carbon Footprint

Environmental consciousness is core to our culture. We believe in promoting environmentally responsible practices throughout our business.

Learn about our carbon footprint

The Florida Blue Foundation

The Florida Blue Foundation seeks to help people and communities achieve better health.

In 2023, the Foundation provided 463 grants totaling $20.3 million to improve the health of local communities, with a focus on food security, mental well-being, and health equity. With the support of local partners, the Florida Blue Foundation is creating a lasting impact.

Triple-S

Triple-S’s mission is to enable healthy lives.

Working with local partners, Triple-S is addressing food security, and social isolation and loneliness on the island. It is committed to creating better health for its customers and building resilient communities throughout Puerto Rico.

Read the 2022 edition of the GuideWell Impact Report and watch the 2022 highlight video.