Andy Hetzel ~ A Healthier Michigan - BCBSM

June 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss a new accountability agreement with a large healthcare system. This agreement aims to improve care quality and lower costs by shifting away from a volume-based payment system. Hospital consolidation trends contribute to rising costs, but value-based care offers a better way forward, with potential for significant savings and improved patient outcomes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.