EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 2 MIN
011226 - Biosimilar Strategy Leads to Major Rx Savings - Andy Hetzel
from The Lucy Ann Lance Show · host Cumulus Media
January 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for A Healthier Michigan! Andy discusses the rising cost of health insurance premiums. He explains that unregulated drug prices, with nearly half of top prescribed drugs costing over $1,000 per month, are driving a 15% increase in drug claims. Blue Cross is addressing this by promoting lower-priced biosimilar drugs, such as one introduced last year that is 90% less expensive, saving customers millions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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January 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for A Healthier Michigan! Andy discusses the rising cost of health insurance premiums. He explains that unregulated drug prices, with nearly half of top prescribed drugs costing over $1,000 per month, are driving a 15% increase in drug claims. Blue Cross is addressing this by promoting lower-priced biosimilar drugs, such as one introduced last year that is 90% less expensive, saving customers millions.
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011226 - Biosimilar Strategy Leads to Major Rx Savings - Andy Hetzel
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