Every weekday morning, more than 5 million students walk through the doors of a Texas school. They're learning important topics, but how much do they know about their own health? In this episode of Blue Promise, It's Time Texas CEO Amy McGeady discusses empowering school systems to educate students -- and faculty -- on health and wellness.

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Just like any other industry, the health care system is full of both good and bad actors. Fraudulent behavior might be happening right under your nose, and it impacts more than just your bottom line. Find out more in this episode of Blue Promise, featuring Ryan Zarfoss, formerly employed by the FBI and now serving as senior manager of special investigations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. If you suspect fraud, there are ways to report it. Call our fraud hotline at 1-800-543-0867 or visit our website at bcbstx.com.

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. Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

We’ve all heard the horror stories of fraudulent behavior by business professionals across the country. But how common is it in the health care industry? Could it happen to you? The answers might scare you. Learn how to protect yourself in this episode of Blue Promise, featuring Ryan Zarfoss, formerly employed by the FBI and now serving as Senior Manager of Special Investigations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. If you suspect fraud, there are ways to report it. Call our fraud hotline at 1-800-543-0867 or visit our website at bcbstx.com.

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. Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

America’s health care system is far from perfect. It’s complicated. It’s expensive. It’s broken in many ways. So why aren’t there more people talking about it? Tune in to this episode of Blue Promise to hear from The Texas Tribune’s CEO and Co-founder, Evan Smith, as he discusses how public dialogue helps frame public policy surrounding health care.

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. Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

Do you know someone struggling with their mental health? Chances are, that person is also having a hard time managing their overall health. The impact of mental illness is broad. Can Texas meet the increasing need for mental health professionals? Hear from Director of Dallas County Health & Human Services Dr. Philip Huang 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. Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DmcGeb0bd23gxwdyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

It's back to school season for families across Texas. This year, there's one immunization that is more important than ever. In this episode of Blue Promise, we'll be discussing the impact of the measles outbreak. Dr. Philip Huang, Director of Dallas County Health & Human Services, shares his public health expertise 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. Watch Blue Promise videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DmcGeb0bd23gxwdyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

Sometimes patients experience a wait time before they receive the planned medical care suggested by their doctor. If their doctor already recommended the treatment, then why is there a delay? Dr. Leslie Weisberg, Executive Medical Director of Plan Performance, and Alyce Kuhn, Vice President of Market Clinical Operations, share insights about prior authorizations 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, and his co-host, Ross Blackstone, Director of Strategic Influence.

Blue Promise is a podcast and online video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candid conversations from subject matter experts.

Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

Equal care and equitable care are two very different things. But do you know the difference? Listen to this episode of Blue Promise to better understand the importance of health equity. It’s key to improving the health of Texans, and value-based care is one avenue toward helping Texans receive equitable care. Health care providers interested in learning more about health equity can find helpful resources at www.apha.org.

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. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JcVszJdPymk

Texas is the number one state in the U.S. for oil and natural gas. It's a massive industry, credited for more than 348,000 jobs across the state. Despite this workforce's robust health care benefits, they still face a unique set of challenges. Energy expert Rod Branch, Chief Human Resources Officer at HydroChemPSC, shares his insights in this episode of Blue Promise. He's joined by Heather Linton, Divisional Vice President of National Accounts and Energy at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. 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, and his co-host, Ross Blackstone, Director of Strategic Influence.

Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.

A new medical treatment is giving sight to blind patients and so much more. It's called gene therapy and, though costly, there's no doubt that it’s changing lives. Learn more about this new health care advancement from pharmacist Jay Weaver, AVP of Pharmacy Sales Operations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX).

You can view this discussion in video format on YouTube. Blue Promise is an online video blog and podcast 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.

Blue Promise is an online video blog and podcast 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.

Watch the Blue Promise videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9…dyKd7TaJy-dM0iX7T.