One in three adults don't get regular quality sleep. Today we focus on natural sleep aids. There are many naturally derived sleep aids available over the counter today and used popularly as alternative medicine.

Do Natural Sleep Aids Really Enhance Sleep Quality? 

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss how and when to take power naps, and what the potential benefits may be.  

Are Power Naps Really Effective for Recharging Your Energy? 

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica was joined by Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. Together, they discuss how being near a body of water can benefit our mental health.

How Being Near Water Helps Mental Health 

Recommended immunizations for children and adolescents shift every year based on expert recommendations. Find out how the process works and what goes into ensuring safety.

Why Do Kids Need So Many Shots Today?

Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

You know what that feels like; these small annoyances can add up into a lingering bad mood that you might pass on to colleagues or family members. It doesn’t feel good. So, what do you do? Here’s where the Burnt Toast Theory comes in.

How the Burnt Toast Theory Can Improve Your Day

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, we believe health care should be there when people need it—and at a price they can afford.

Why Affordability Must Be at the Center of Health Care

Some people wear their stress, and it can be seen and felt throughout their body. That’s because stress and physical health are incredibly interrelated. 

The Relationship Between Stress and Physical Health

Health insurance is regulated. Hospitals are regulated. Prescription drug companies are not – and they are driving up costs. Government regulators must hold prescription drug companies accountable for the prices they set.

Prescription Drug Prices: A Barrier to Affordable Health Insurance

Karen T. Moran will join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as executive vice president and President, Commercial Markets, effective April 7, 2025.

Karen T. Moran joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to lead commercial health insurance business

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Foundation announced today it has awarded more than $55,000 in grants to 23 medical and doctoral students dedicated to improving health care in Michigan. This year, students from seven universities will receive grants of up to $3,000 to support their research projects. These projects aim to improve health care outcomes, address health disparities and develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges.

Shaping the Future of Health Care: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Awards More Than $55,000 in Grants to Student Trailblazers

Building Healthy Communities, a successful school health program established in 2009, is now accepting applications from K-12 Michigan schools for the upcoming academic year. This program focuses on creating a healthier school environment to support the physical and mental well-being of both students and staff. With more than 1,000 Michigan schools currently participating, the program has already positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 students.

Empowering Michigan Schools: Building Healthy Communities Program Seeks Participants for 2025-2026 School Year

Insurance costs are the end of the equation. Health insurance costs are driven by several factors: the health of members, outpatient care, inpatient care at hospitals, drug prices and administrative costs. We must find a collaborative solution.

Why Is My Health Insurance So Expensive?

Studies have linked autoimmune thyroiditis to serious issues like spinal degenerative disc disease. Treatment plans are available if the issues described here resonate with you.

Is there a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?

Is There a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?  

Many of us love carrying reusable water bottles with us wherever we go. But if you're not washing yours often enough, you're at risk of getting sick. 

Can Bacteria in Your Reusable Water Bottle Make You Sick?

Hospital prices, along with prescription drug prices and the costs associated with physician care, comprise the vast majority of the health insurance dollar. In this era of hospital consolidation and expansion – driven by mergers among corporate health systems – competition is reduced, driving price pressures higher.

Report: Michigan Hospital Costs, Consolidation Putting Pressure on Health Care Affordability

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan paid $3 billion more for medical and pharmacy services for its members in 2024 than it did the year prior, driving a loss of $1.02 billion on enterprise revenue of $40.6 billion for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024.

Surging Use of Expensive Health Care Services Weighs Heavily Upon 2024 Financial Performance of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan today announced a new partnership with Bronson Healthcare Group, Inc. that will focus on improving health care quality, safety and affordability. Bronson is the largest healthcare system to enter a full accountability reimbursement arrangement for its Medicare Advantage PPO and Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage patients.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Welcomes Bronson Healthcare Group to Blueprint for Affordability Program

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partners with Homeward to expand access to care for Medicare Advantage members in Michigan’s Upper, Northern Lower Peninsulas

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Detroit Piston? Michigan kids ages 7-12 have the chance to find out by entering the sixth annual #MIKidsCan Detroit Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes to win an opportunity to go behind the scenes of a Pistons game day. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes offers kids an opportunity to get an in-depth look into various roles and responsibilities and experience working with a staff member for the day. Thirty kids will be selected to participate in Kids Day at the Feb. 2, 2025, Pistons game against the Chicago Bulls.

Score Big and Become a Detroit Piston for a Day: BCBSM and Detroit Pistons Launch #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes

From helping patients manage diabetes to providing critical behavioral health support, the staff at Care Free Medical are improving the health of the Lansing area community by creating trusting relationships.

Care Free Medical Clinic Provides Physical, Mental Health Care for Lansing Community

Fraud can be committed by medical providers, patients and during the prescription purchasing process. Here's how to safeguard against fraud. 

What is Health Care Fraud?

Supporting employees and caregivers is key when developing benefit packages and workplace policies. Here are three ways employers can demonstrate their commitment to their employees’ whole health.

3 Ways Employers Can Support Caregivers and Employees Dealing With Cancer

We rely on active and passive immunity to contribute to a well-equipped and strong immune system. Here's what to know about active vs passive immunity and some examples of each type. 

When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  

Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 

It’s important for health care providers to be aware of and understand health disparities among minority populations so that we can better address them and improve the quality of and access to care.

Minority Health Month: Addressing Disparities Through Awareness and Action

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