Gene therapy is the new moon shot. And the space race of the 60s is a lot like the race for new vaccines, medicines and prescription drugs of today. Developing these new treatments and in some cases, outright cures, that the U.S. is known for takes a lot of work, a lot of risk and a lot of money.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut breaks down the risks and the rewards in this video (4:35).
If you are like me, you get really irritated when somebody makes a choice for you that you feel perfectly capable of making for yourself. Guess I was just raised and wired to research, contemplate and act on my own choices. Read more
Among the older relatives I grew up with, including my parents and their siblings, a common saying they used has resonated with me over the years. And even now, as a person charged with forecasting our entire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana membership numbers one, three or even five years into the future, this saying rings true:
“Don’t borrow trouble.” Read more
The Louisiana legislative session started a couple of weeks ago, so we thought it would be a good time to give you the Straight Talk on how Blue Cross is involved with the legislative process to help protect your health and your premium dollar.
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