From hurricanes to pandemics, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans ahead so members don’t have to fear a loss of coverage in a crisis situation. In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with John Hosea, Vice President of Human Resources, about how we prepare and plan for emergencies.

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

If a doctor is tied to a hospital system, their costs could be different than an “independent physician.” In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with Dr. Leanne Metcalfe about the differences and how they can vary depending on the size of physician groups.

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

In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with Lisa McCormick, BCBSTX Pharmacy Director, about a solution to help lower the cost of your prescriptions. It’s called “Step Therapy” and its considered evidence-based as well as cost-effective care.

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

When TMA PracticeEdge was created in 2016, it was hailed as a revolutionary. It aimed to provide independent physicians with the insight and leverage from an ACO that is typically reserved for their hospital-based counter parts. In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy gets an update on the program after its one year anniversary.

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

STDs are on the rise in Texas and you may not even be aware if you have one. Dr. Esteban Lopez, BCBSTX Chief Medical Officer, sheds light on the subject in this Blue Promise.

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

You might be surprised to hear how much medications impact the overall cost of your health care. In this Blue Promise, Dr. Dan McCoy discusses the cost drivers and tips for consumers to lower their expenses.

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

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is more common than you might think on North Texas. That’s why BCBSTX is focusing its community investment dollars to make a difference in this disease state. In this edition of Blue Promise, Drs. McCoy and Lopez discuss the signs, symptoms and prevention of COPD.

Blue Promise is an online video blog that aims to address complicated health issues with candidconversations 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

While pharmaceuticals can save lives, we often hear more about their hefty price tag. To be fair, drugs go through a long process before they reach consumers. It’s important to ask your doctor about low-cost alternatives and it's also helpful to understand the lifecycle of your medication. In this Blue Promise, Dr. Dan McCoy takes a look at the evolution of pharmaceuticals with Lisa McCormick, BCBSTX’s Pharmacy Director.

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

If you could get a "warning" before your health turned south, would you want it?  Would you want to know how to prevent looming health concerns?  In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with Dr. Tim Church, Chief Medical Officer, ACAP Health Consulting, about the benefits of testing for Metabolic Syndrome.

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

"Naturally Slim" is a program that identifies and teaches behaviors identified in people who are "naturally

slim." In this edition of Blue Promise, Dr. McCoy talks with Dr. Tim Church, Chief Medical Officer,

ACAPHealth Consulting, about the skills associated with healthy living.

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