Relentless Health Value

In this episode of Relentless Health Value, we delve into the perplexing state of healthcare legislation in North Carolina. Unlike the proactive measures taken by other states such as Texas, Indiana, and Wisconsin, North Carolina seems to be an outlier with its current legislative actions, despite its Republican majority legislature. Normally, a bit of divergence can be intriguing, but the current direction in North Carolina raises significant concerns for families and businesses struggling with healthcare costs. The situation here serves as both a case study and a cautionary tale for the rest of the country. We examine two key pieces of legislation moving through North Carolina's Senate and House. One involves Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) pushing for the ability to create a holding company to invest policyholder payments into for-profit ventures, despite BCBS being a nonprofit. Historical precedents of similar actions suggest a likely increase in premiums, as discussed by Chris Deacon. The second bill invol