A message from Dr. Aaron Friedkin, Dr. Duane DiFranco and Ann Baker New care management program to provide integrated, holistic approach The complex, fragmented U.S. health care system creates confusion for many of our members — your patients — especially those with chronic or complex conditions. Read more.
Focusing on affordability
A message from Atheer Kaddis, vice president, Pharmacy Services Blue Cross tackling cost of prescription drugs Drug costs continue to rise — one of the many challenges we face in trying to keep health care costs affordable. Read more.
5 questions with Robert Coscione We recently talked with Robert Coscione, vice president, Provider Network Evaluation and Management, about upcoming changes to our provider network strategy and how we can work more effectively with our physician and hospital partners.Read more.
Value Partnerships
Bariatric Surgery Collaborative wins national Distinguished Service Award The Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative, one of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Collaborative Quality Initiatives, received a Distinguished Service Award from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Read more.
Battling the opioid epidemic
A roundup of recent news and information We’ve gathered together some recent news and information about the opioid crisis that you may find helpful. Read more.
Mind-body connection
May is Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month, a good time to remind your patients of the important role that good mental health plays in overall wellness. Read more.
Other news and information
CMS updates Hospital Compare and star ratings Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated its Hospital Compare website and hospital star ratings. The American Hospital Association has expressed objections to the updates since their release. Read more.
You’re invited to connect with Blue Cross leaders on LinkedIn In the previous issue of Hospital and Physician Update, we invited you to connect with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp. Over the next several months, we’ll be providing you with links to the profiles of other Blue Cross leaders as well. Read more.
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