In my job, a ton of studies come across my desk. The amount of research out there is pretty staggering, so I use a variety of tools and techniques to help me zero in on what’s most meaningful. Read more

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of embarking on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. Spectacular train ride there and back — I highly recommend! — and incredible views once you got there. Read more

I’m currently being bombarded with questions about an announcement by the folks in Washington, D.C. who run Medicare that seniors will soon be able to purchase GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 a month! Read more

It’s recently come to my attention that about 43% of us here in Louisiana are enrolled in some sort of private health insurance coverage. That’s based on my sum of all Louisianians who have insurance through a job, through a family member who has a job or through an individual policy like HealthCare.gov.

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This appendix data goes with the June 2, 2026, post, How Much Longer Can You Pay? What’s Changed With Negotiations and Cost Shifting for 2026.

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This year marks the 21^st year that I’ve been deeply involved in how healthcare is financed in Louisiana, seeing how money moves through that system. I’m surprised at how many moving parts and different players are involved in delivering and paying for healthcare. Read more