Straight Talk is your source for timely, trustworthy information on healthcare reform, costs & quality. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Healthcare Economist Michael Bertaut dives into the issues, cuts through the confusion and gives it to you Straight.
The Facts on Healthcare Reform and Rising Costs
Healthcare Economist Michael Bertaut (BURR-toe) is a Certified Health Consultant and Professional of the Academy of Healthcare Management. He has nearly 40 years of analytical experience in the healthcare, telecom and retail industry sectors. On the ground in Washington, D.C., when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was written, Michael has taken part in more than 2,100 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. He lectures at LSU, Tulane Medical School, the University of New Orleans and other colleges on current healthcare issues. 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. Michael earned his MBA and BA from Louisiana State University and is a 40+ year cancer survivor. A lifelong Louisiana resident, Mike is married, the proud father of three children and happy grandfather to three.