Do you know someone struggling with depression? Or perhaps you feel the weight of it in your own life. It’s a quiet crisis that is impacting the lives of many Texans. Find out what you need to know about depression in this episode of Blue Promise. This conversation was recorded on March 3, 2020, led by guest host Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). It features Julie Dimoulakis, chief operating officer at Catapult Health.

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Do you know a couple who's trying to conceive? Perhaps they've been pursuing a family for a few months or maybe a few years. Infertility isn't just a medical problem. It can impact many aspects of a person's life. In this episode of Blue Promise, we'll be learning more about this very real struggle to start a family. This conversation is led by guest host Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), as part of a Women’s History Month series. It features Jana Rupnow, a licensed professional therapist, a fertility expert, and author of the book Three Makes Baby.

Do you get your health care coverage through your employer? Or perhaps you run a company that provides health care coverage to its employees. Employer-sponsored coverage continues to be the most common way Americans get their health insurance. Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to find out how employers are driving health care trends. This conversation is led by guest host Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), as part of a Women’s History Month series. It features Marianne Fazen, PhD, CEO & President, Texas Business Group on Health.

Blue Promise is a podcast and video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dan McCoy, MD, President of BCBSTX.

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Do you remember the Ebola outbreak that started in Dallas? Five years ago, the deadly disease made its way to America and landed in our own backyard. Find out more about the impact of highly infectious diseases in this episode of Blue Promise, featuring Philip Huang, MD, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. The conversation is led by guest host Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX).

Blue Promise is a podcast and video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dan McCoy, MD, President of BCBSTX.

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Is your teenager vaping? Or maybe your spouse finally kicked the habit of smoking, only to pick up e-cigarettes. If you're like other Americans, you probably thought vaping was relatively safe. But recent reports are revealing the dangers behind e-cigarettes. Find out more in this episode of Blue Promise. This episode features Phillip Huang, MD, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. The conversation is led by guest host Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX).

Blue Promise is a podcast and video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dan McCoy, MD, President of BCBSTX.

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Has your doctor ever recommended a service or treatment that required pre-approval by your insurer? What’s the reason behind this? Find out in this episode of Blue Promise.

Blue Promise is a podcast and online video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dr. Dan McCoy, President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

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America’s health care industry is evolving. Instead of paying doctors for conducting individual services, we’re starting to pay them for patient outcomes. It’s a concept called value-based care, and skeptics are asking if this new approach is really working. Find out in this episode of Blue Promise.

Blue Promise is a podcast and online video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts. New editions are published regularly and are hosted by Dr. Dan McCoy, President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

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Two-thirds of Americans are interested in using telemedicine. So why is only 8% of the population scheduling virtual visits? Watch this episode of Blue Promise to hear Matthew McCredie, SVP of Enterprise Client Organization at MDLive, explain why these services are slow to become adopted.

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It’s no secret that transportation plays a role in everything we do. Each day, Texans are dependent upon a web of highways, buses, trains, and sidewalks. Transportation can also be a determining factor in our health.

In this episode of Blue Promise, Gregory Winfree, JD, of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute discusses the impact that rural transportation challenges play in the health of Texans.

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