Author Archives: Andrew Hetzel
Michigan consumers win thanks to health insurance reforms
All players on the field playing by the same rules – this is a common definition of fair competition. At Blue Cross, we are very pleased to have both the Michigan House and Senate – by overwhelming majorities – endorse … Continue reading
Blue Cross launches new advertising at a critical time for consumers
Last night on the Academy Awards, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan introduced a new advertising campaign and tagline, “Confidence Comes with Every Card.” New campaigns and slogans are launched by brands virtually every day. We took particular care in … Continue reading
Broad support for change that is vital for Michigan’s future
One of the hallmarks of good public policy is how many people with different points of view come forward to endorse it as the right thing to do. This is happening as Senate Bills 61 and 62 make their way … Continue reading
Gov. Snyder’s plan to transition BCBSM enjoys widespread support
As the Michigan Legislature returns to complete its work for 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to modernize Michigan’s antiquated, inconsistent 32-year old system of health insurance regulations is an issue that is generating broad-based public support. Over Thanksgiving weekend, The … Continue reading
Editorial endorsing Gov. Snyder’s proposal gets to heart of matter
The Detroit Free Press got to the heart of the matter this morning in its editorial endorsing Gov. Snyder’s proposal to enable Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to transition to become a nonprofit mutual insurer – it is “good … Continue reading
We will still be Caring for Michigan
In 1939 – two years before the bombing at Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II – groups of Michigan doctors and hospitals formed prepaid health care plans that would become Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Times have changed … Continue reading
Michigan Attorney General Schuette: Public charitable assets ‘locked and secured’ under BCBSM legislation
We’ve written here on more than one occasion to dispel misinformation surrounding the legislation pending in Lansing to transition BCBSM to a nonprofit mutual insurance company. The legislation sustains BCBSM as a nonprofit, prohibits it from converting to a for-profit … Continue reading
BCBSM’s commitment to charitable mission is clear
Gov. Snyder’s proposal to transition Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to a nonprofit mutual health insurer received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Michigan Senate last week. Still, people who are concerned about the legislation continue to advocate for changes. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
How do you “convert” a company that isn’t changing its purpose?
Recent media reports and a public statement by the Michigan Attorney General have focused on this word – “conversion” – in describing what would happen to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan under a proposal by Gov. Rick Snyder to modernize Michigan … Continue reading
Blues Bid Farewell to Social Media Mastermind Shannon Paul
Farewells are part of life. The warmest farewells leave the door open, and a light burning on the front porch. So it is, as we at ahealthiermichigan.org and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan bid farewell to our friend, teacher, … Continue reading
