Straight Talk Podcast
Listen to Mike tell it Straight! Our Straight Talk podcast series brings you the latest information and updates on healthcare reform, costs & quality.
Episode 1: Straight Talk Goes Audio
Mike explains why Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana created Straight Talk, and he breaks down the keys to creating a stable individual insurance risk pool:
One of my favorite sayings that my older relatives would bat around every time we went hunting, fishing, or enjoyed a football game and meal at their houses on a fall Sunday was this:
“Mike, that’s just short-term smart and long-term stupid! Stay away from it!” Read more
Oh, yes, the headlines were blaring at me recently: “New research shows the United States’ healthcare system came in LAST compared to the 10 best in the world!”
Of course, me being me, I couldn’t let THAT stand without digging into the details. Read more
Way back in 2009, when I went to Washington, D.C. on behalf of your Louisiana Blue Plan for the first time, I discovered some amazing things. You might call me a wide-eyed, first-timer in the Big City (even though I was already 48 years old!) as I met lobbyists, legislators, staffers for a bunch of influential people, and policymakers intent on writing what eventually became the Affordable Care Act. Read more
Thank you Mr. Bertaut and BCBS for helping me better understand the ever so confusing world of healthcare and insurance. I always look forward to getting your updates and any new posts. Straight Talk is very much appreciated!
How can I listen to the podcast?
Sorry about that Collin. The podcast is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-458600740/straight-talk-episode-1. And we’ll get the post updated with the link ASAP.