In October, The Healthier Michigan Radio Show discussed the Affordable Care Act and this year’s open enrollment period. Host Ann Thomas spoke with:
• Kirk Roy, vice president of National Health Reform at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, about the Affordable Care Act and the changes its implementation has been responsible for over the last four years. He’ll also talk about the successes of the Affordable Care Act, as well as some aspects that could be improved.
• Rick Notter, director of Individual Business at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, about what’s contributing to the rising cost of health care and how the individual market is affected by these rising costs.
• Tom Leyden (Lie-den), director of Value Partnerships at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, about how Blue Cross is working to contain rising health care costs through their Value Partnerships programs.
The Healthier Michigan Radio Show – October 4, 2016
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