Changing Medicaid in D.C.: What’s at risk for Louisiana?
Mike’s Note: I’m taking a look at the bill proposed Monday by the House of Representatives – the American Health Care Act – and will weigh in with my thoughts soon.
Author: Michael Bertaut Healthcare Economist Michael Bertaut (BURR-toe) is a Certified Health Consultant and Professional of the Academy of Healthcare Management. He has more than 30 years of analytical experience in the healthcare, telecom and retail industry sectors. On the ground in D.C. when the healthcare reform law (PPACA) was written, Michael has taken part in more than 1,100 public discussions on healthcare costs and the impact of reform since 2009. Mike is a fellow of the Academy of Applied Politics at Louisiana State University, and author of this Hermes Award winning healthcare blog. Michael earned his MBA and BA from Louisiana State University and just celebrated his 35th year as a cancer survivor.
Michael is recognized as a national commentator on healthcare reform, quoted in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and state and local publications. He is a regular guest on the Talk Louisiana radio show.
Olives vs. Grapes: A Messy Fight over ACA
Bertaut recommends you discuss the ACA over fine dining!
It is Past Time We Take the “Mental” Out of Illness and Just Help People get Better
In our quest here at Blue Cross to improve the health and lives of all Louisianans, we have worked very hard to educate folks about chronic conditions that can affect us all, especially in Louisiana:
PODCAST: Implications of Healthcare in the Trump Administration
Mike Bertaut talks with Jim Engster about the implications of the Trump Administration upon healthcare – especially the ACA. Listen:
What’s The Deal with Age Rating for Health Insurance?
People who know me know I love challenging myself to take the most nuanced, complex and downright wonky healthcare/health insurance stuff and present it so that anybody can get it. When my kids were younger, I would always test my methods on them, assuming if a middle schooler could catch on, I was on the right track.
Looking for the Healthcare System? Easier to find Unicorns, Vampires, Zombies and Werewolves!
I’m always struck by the amount of time, energy and literature that is devoted to creating alternative worlds, with alternative goals, objectives and creatures. Next time you wander through your local bookstore, pay close attention to how large the Fantasy sections are, and you’ll start to get a feel for the level of effort. Did you know some 3,000 years ago Greek literature described the first unicorn as a native of India?