Do you know someone struggling with depression? Or perhaps you feel the weight of it in your own life. It’s a quiet crisis that is impacting the lives of many Texans. Find out what you need to know about depression in this episode of Blue Promi

Blue Promise: Coming to Terms With the Impact of Infertility

Mar 20th, 2020 10m 3s

Do you know a couple who's trying to conceive? Perhaps they've been pursuing a family for a few months or maybe a few years. Infertility isn't just a medical problem. It can impact many aspects of a person's life. In this episode of Blue Promis

Blue Promise: Identifying Health Care Trends Among Employers

Mar 13th, 2020 13m 30s

Do you get your health care coverage through your employer? Or perhaps you run a company that provides health care coverage to its employees. Employer-sponsored coverage continues to be the most common way Americans get their health insurance.

Blue Promise: Why Are Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Your Salary?

Mar 9th, 2020 18m 46s

Blue Promise: Why Are Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Your Salary? by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Promise: Are We Ready For The Next Big Outbreak?

Jan 31st, 2020 14m 36s

Do you remember the Ebola outbreak that started in Dallas? Five years ago, the deadly disease made its way to America and landed in our own backyard. Find out more about the impact of highly infectious diseases in this episode of Blue Promise,

Blue Promise: Blowing Smoke: How Society Underestimated The Impact Of Vaping

Jan 23rd, 2020 12m 42s

Is your teenager vaping? Or maybe your spouse finally kicked the habit of smoking, only to pick up e-cigarettes. If you're like other Americans, you probably thought vaping was relatively safe. But recent reports are revealing the dangers behin

Blue Promise: Ensuring Your Health Care is Effective

Dec 6th, 2019 11m 20s

Has your doctor ever recommended a service or treatment that required pre-approval by your insurer? What’s the reason behind this? Find out in this episode of Blue Promise.Blue Promise is a podcast and online video blog that aims to address c

Blue Promise: Is Value - Based Care Really Working?

Nov 22nd, 2019 8m 30s

America’s health care industry is evolving. Instead of paying doctors for conducting individual services, we’re starting to pay them for patient outcomes. It’s a concept called value-based care, and skeptics are asking if this new approach is r

Blue Promise: Why Aren't People Using Telemedicine?

Oct 18th, 2019 16m 21s

Two-thirds of Americans are interested in using telemedicine. So why is only 8% of the population scheduling virtual visits? Watch this episode of Blue Promise to hear Matthew McCredie, SVP of Enterprise Client Organization at MDLive, explain w

Blue Promise: How is Health Care Impacted by Transportation Challenges?

Oct 11th, 2019 14m 26s

It’s no secret that transportation plays a role in everything we do. Each day, Texans are dependent upon a web of highways, buses, trains, and sidewalks. Transportation can also be a determining factor in our health. In this episode of Blue

Blue Promise: How Can We Enable Wellness In Public School Systems?

Oct 4th, 2019 8m 7s

Every weekday morning, more than 5 million students walk through the doors of a Texas school. They're learning important topics, but how much do they know about their own health? In this episode of Blue Promise, It's Time Texas CEO Amy McGeady

Blue Promise: Why Should Employers Care About Health Care Fraud?

Sep 20th, 2019 12m 23s

Just like any other industry, the health care system is full of both good and bad actors. Fraudulent behavior might be happening right under your nose, and it impacts more than just your bottom line. Find out more in this episode of Blue Promis

Blue Promise: Could You be a Victim of Health Care Fraud?

Sep 13th, 2019 18m 31s

We’ve all heard the horror stories of fraudulent behavior by business professionals across the country. But how common is it in the health care industry? Could it happen to you? The answers might scare you. Learn how to protect yourself in this

Blue Promise: The Power Of Public Dialogue

Sep 5th, 2019 22m 28s

America’s health care system is far from perfect. It’s complicated. It’s expensive. It’s broken in many ways. So why aren’t there more people talking about it? Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to hear from The Texas Tribune’s CEO and Co-

Blue Promise: Should We Still be Concerned About The Measles Outbreak?

Aug 23rd, 2019 8m 40s

It's back to school season for families across Texas. This year, there's one immunization that is more important than ever. In this episode of Blue Promise, we'll be discussing the impact of the measles outbreak. Dr. Philip Huang, Director of D

Blue Promise: Understanding the Mental Health Crisis in Texas

Aug 23rd, 2019 6m 1s

Do you know someone struggling with their mental health? Chances are, that person is also having a hard time managing their overall health. The impact of mental illness is broad. Can Texas meet the increasing need for mental health professional

Blue Promise: Prior Authorizations: Red Tape or Right Care?

Aug 8th, 2019 14m 54s

Sometimes patients experience a wait time before they receive the planned medical care suggested by their doctor. If their doctor already recommended the treatment, then why is there a delay? Dr. Leslie Weisberg, Executive Medical Director of P

Blue Promise: The Synergy Between Value-Based Care and Health Equity

Jul 25th, 2019 25m 41s

Equal care and equitable care are two very different things. But do you know the difference? Listen to this episode of Blue Promise to better understand the importance of health equity. It’s key to improving the health of Texans, and value-base

Blue Promise: How Can We Fuel the Health of Our Energy Workforce?

Jun 27th, 2019 17m 56s

Texas is the number one state in the U.S. for oil and natural gas. It's a massive industry, credited for more than 348,000 jobs across the state. Despite this workforce's robust health care benefits, they still face a unique set of challenges.

Blue Promise: Can Changing Your Genes Change Your Life?

Jun 14th, 2019 27m 30s

A new medical treatment is giving sight to blind patients and so much more. It's called gene therapy and, though costly, there's no doubt that it’s changing lives. Learn more about this new health care advancement from pharmacist Jay Weaver, AV

Blue Promise: Are Rural Hospitals A Target For Pass-Through Billing?

Apr 23rd, 2019 11m 57s

Something called “pass-through billing” is driving up the cost of your health care. In this edition of Blue Promise, we describe pass-through billing, identify efforts to address the problem, and share how you can make a difference. If you susp

Blue Promise: Plugging into Rural Health Care Solutions

Apr 4th, 2019 30m 17s

Blue Promise is a podcast and online video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dr. Dan McCoy, President of Blue Cross

Blue Promise: The Unusual Impact Of Usual And Customary Reimbursement Charges

Mar 13th, 2019 16m 52s

Health insurance is a highly regulated industry. One of its unique aspects includes “Usual and Customary Reimbursement” charges, mandated in the state of Texas. Lee Spangler, Vice President of Government Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Promise: Small Towns Have Big Health Concerns

Mar 1st, 2019 30m 56s

Of the 254 counties in Texas, more than two-thirds are deemed "rural" by the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are increasing challenges to accessing health care in these communities. In th

Blue Promise: Are Insurance Networks Really Necessary?

Feb 21st, 2019 21m 1s

Health insurance networks come in all shapes and sizes. But are they really necessary? In this Blue Promise conversation, two experts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas offer their insights to the purpose and value of networks -- Shara Mc