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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 3 MIN

030226 - Affordability: Putting Spotlight on Solutions - Andy Hetzel

from The Lucy Ann Lance Show · host Cumulus Media

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! Andy discusses BCBSM’s efforts to make healthcare affordable, moving beyond identifying cost drivers to offering real solutions. The organization addresses rising costs through initiatives like making prescription drugs more affordable, implementing new payment contracts with doctors and hospitals focused on patient outcomes, and reducing administrative costs by $600 million over three years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! Andy discusses BCBSM’s efforts to make healthcare affordable, moving beyond identifying cost drivers to offering real solutions. The organization addresses rising costs through initiatives like making prescription drugs more affordable, implementing new payment contracts with doctors and hospitals focused on patient outcomes, and reducing administrative costs by $600 million over three years.

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