The only way we create a better system of health for everyone, everywhere, is by working together with industry, employers and government to lower costs and improve #equity & access for all. Proud the Blues were at the The White House today to be part of the solution.

What I’m Reading This Week 📚: As a wealthy nation, America has the resources to address the systemic and social issues that contribute to our maternal health crisis. How can we make sure that our solutions are able to make an impact elsewhere? All moms deserve better.

Today’s kids are facing a mental health crisis unlike any before them. Watch Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's #AspenIdeasHealth conversation w/ Kim Keck, BCBSA CEO & Boys & Girls Clubs of America CEO to learn how community-based organizations are stepping up to meet the need ⬇️ aspenideas.org/sessions/prese…

It's becoming ever more dangerous to give birth in America, especially for Black women, older women and those living in rural areas, according to a pair of new reports from March of Dimes and Milken Institute. Read more in our #MorningBreifing: kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefi…

“Access to maternal … care is evaporating in much of the country” creates a vivid image of #MaternalHealth in the U.S. and the rising difficulty for birthing parents to find care. By expanding access to doulas + care partners, we can reverse this worrying trend. March of Dimes

People shouldn’t be asked to pay more for a health care service just because it’s in a different place. That’s why we’re advocating for commonsense solutions.

It is an issue that is getting a lot of traction on the Hill and it just makes sense to the average person. I was happy to chat with Nona Tepper from Modern Healthcare about some of the #HealthCareAffordability solutions from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association bcbsa.co/60139zqZh

Huge news! This is a solid step forward as we work to solve the maternal health crisis.

May we all take a moment to remember and honor the lives lost on this day 22 years ago. #NeverForget

Cost should not be driven by location.

What I’m reading this week 📖>> maternal mortality in the United States has increased over the last few years, but there are solutions to this issue. What do some of those solutions look like? Really great piece from Mara Gay and The New York Times bcbsa.co/601995ljB

Thank you Advisory Board! I enjoyed the discussion.

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Let's honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and continue to educate people about the importance of early detection efforts like mammograms.

The world is changing and generative #AI is already becoming a revolutionary force. Thank you @ericlarsen_news for having me on Lessons to C-Suite to discuss the interesting changes within our industry from generative AI to affordability and beyond bit.ly/3MciJq2