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010526 ~ Rx Prices Continue to Threaten Affordability - Andy Hetzel

Author: Cumulus Media Detroit January 5, 2026 Duration: 2:32

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January 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Andy discusses the rising cost of prescription drugs. He explains how these costs affect health insurance premiums and accessibility. Blue Cross works to make drugs affordable through innovation and competition, like offering biosimilar alternatives that save customers money.

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