Culturally competent health care can improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction The increasing diversity of the country underscores the need for health care providers, health care systems and policymakers to create and deliver culturally competent services. Read more →
Blue Cross develops programs to improve medication adherence and save members money To improve medication adherence, we’re working with select companies to address the issue of high-cost drugs, which can negatively affect medication adherence. Read more →
A message from Steve Anderson, vice president of Hospital Contracting and Network Administration New Participating Hospital Agreement: A step into the future of health care Steve Anderson addresses the reasons behind the development of the new agreement, as well as the key elements and benefits. Read more →
Value Partnerships featured in national ABIM Building Trust initiative The American Board of Internal Medicine’s Building Trust Initiative has identified the Value Partnerships portfolio as a trust-building practice. Read more →
ASPIRE CQI works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Anesthesiology Performance Improvement and Reporting Exchange initiative, called ASPIRE, is playing a key role in improving population health. Read more →
We invite you to join PGIP as a physician organization We’ll accept applications for the Physician Group Incentive Program from new physician organizations from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, 2021. Read more →
A message from Dr. Lisa Knowles, dental director Let’s focus together on whole person health Dr. Lisa Knowles provides insight into how dentists uncover emotional or mental issues that are connected to their patient’s physical health and well-being. Read more →
A message from Dr. William Beecroft, medical director of behavioral health Consider these guidelines for documenting psychotherapy in 2021 and beyond Dr. William Beecroft looks at recent developments in the area of behavioral health and explains how they’ve affected documentation requirements. Read more →
In brief: COVID-19 information, pharmacy benefit management, new provider portal Our “In brief” feature provides an overview of news about topics affecting health care providers and their patients. Read more →
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