Many cases of asthma are misdiagnosed at first, but there is an evidence-based method that can correct the problem. Dr. Ruby Abrol, a physician with the American Lung Association in Texas, joins Dr. McCoy to talk about how spirometry helps doctors treat asthma better.

Blue Promise is an 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.

Four out of ten people live in an area with unsafe breathing air according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report. In this edition, Dr. Ruby Abrol talks with Dr. McCoy about how our state is affected by polluted air.

Blue Promise is an 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.

The C1 Innovation Lab is open for business in the West End of downtown Dallas. Kevin Cassidy, BCBSTX President of Enterprise National Accounts, talks about how the Lab aims to control costs and improve quality.

Blue Promise is an 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.

It's a buzzword in the healthcare industry, but what does 'design thinking' really mean? In this edition, Kevin Cassidy, BCBSTX President of Enterprise National Accounts, explains how this new process can create real solutions for our employers.

Blue Promise is an 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.

Texas' LGBTQ population has a unique set of characteristics that require special attention in the health care community. To learn more about these needs, Dr. McCoy spoke with Dr. Esteban López, BCBSTX Chief Medical Officer.

Blue Promise is an 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.

As Southeast Texas begins to clean up after Hurricane Harvey, a new set of health challenges could surface due to mold caused by receding floodwaters. Dr. McCoy sat down with Dr. Ruby Abrol, a physician with the American Lung Association to discuss how to prevent these issues.

Blue Promise is an 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.

The costly charges associated with freestanding emergency rooms, or FS ERs, have been in the news lately. In response, Texas politicians have passed a variety of bills to help protect people from getting a high FSER bill. Lee Spangler, BCBSTX Vice President of Texas Government Relations, explains the nuances of the new legislation and how it will help consumers.

Blue Promise is an 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

As it stands now, doctors may not have all the tools they need to compare costs of medical procedures when referring their patients to other providers. A bill designed to help physicians get access to this cost data was introduced in the recent 85th Legislative Session, but it did not make it through the Texas Senate. Lee Spangler, BCBSTX Vice President of Texas Government Relations, walks Dr. McCoy through the process.

Blue Promise is an 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.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans are different in every state. Each one is customized to serve the unique needs of their local communities. At the same time, their relationships with one another help each Plan benefit from the strength of a large national organization. In this edition of Blue Promise, two presidents from two different states talk about the Blues system and how it’s the best model to provide health care coverage for America.

Blue Promise is an 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.

Educated health care consumers make better decisions about when, where and how they get care. But understanding the details of medical billing can be confusing! In this Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy explores the differences between clinical policies and medical policies.

Blue Promise is an 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