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Value Partnerships
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Value Partnerships program is a collection of clinically oriented initiatives that are significantly improving the quality of patient care throughout the state of Michigan.
Through Value Partnerships, BCBSM works collaboratively with physicians, physician groups, and with the majority of the acute-care hospitals in the state to improve the health care provided to all Michigan residents.
This innovative, quality-based approach to transforming health care was designed to:
- Enhance clinical quality
- Decrease complications
- Manage costs
- Eliminate errors
- Improve health outcomes
The Value Partnerships program includes three key elements:
Physician Group Incentive Program — Commonly known as PGIP, the program comprises approximately 35 initiatives aimed at improving the quality of care delivery, building capabilities and encouraging the appropriate utilization of services.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Program — The PCMH designation program, the largest of its kind in the country, has experienced steady growth, measureable results and both regional and national recognition. The number of designated PCMH physicians grew from 1,200 in 2009 to more than 2,500 physicians in 776 practices in 2011.
Collaborative Quality Initiatives — Our CQIs address some of the most common, costly areas of surgical and medical care by facilitating collaboration between Michigan providers and hospitals. Participating hospitals and providers collect, share and analyze data through the use of clinical registries, then design and implement changes to improve outcomes associated with complex, technical areas of care.
CQI registries permit a more robust analysis of the link between processes and outcomes than can be achieved by examining one group or institution alone. As of 2012, BCBSM is providing funding and leadership for 12 hospital-based CQIs and six professional CQIs.
To learn more, go to valuepartnerships.com or use the links to the left. You can also download our latest Partners in Health Care Report (PDF).
