Blueprint for Affordability expands to include wide range of value-based initiatives
The high cost of health care continues to be a challenge for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s customers and members. At the same time, patient expectations continue to rise. Read more →
Blue Cross and BCN receive high Medicare Star Ratings from CMS again this year
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced its 2023 Medicare Star Ratings — and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network achieved strong results. Read more →
5 questions with Dr. Grant
It’s been more than a year since we sat down with Dr. James Grant, senior vice president and chief medical officer, to ask him some questions, so we thought it was time to get his thinking on some key topics. Read more →
A message from Michelle Fullerton, vice president, Market Insights & Care Management
Consider Centers of Excellence when referring patients for specialty care
Quality and cost variations are pervasive across the U.S. health care spectrum and continue to create challenges for members, group customers and health care providers alike. Centers of Excellence are one tool for steering people to health care providers who practice efficiently at a high level of quality. Read more →
New brochure shows how Value Partnerships initiatives make a difference
The Value Partnerships program includes a wide array of quality improvement efforts that engage hospitals, physicians and specialists in transforming the delivery of health care. Recent program results show that these initiatives are making a big difference in the lives of people throughout Michigan. Read more →
A message from Julia Kyle, director, Behavioral Health Strategy & Planning
Our ongoing efforts to integrate behavioral health into general medical care coming to fruition
For the past decade, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been exploring how best to integrate behavioral health into general medical care. We recognize that psychologists and other behavioral health specialists can help patients with life-threatening illnesses better manage pain and cope with medical interventions and their side effects. Read more →
Blue Cross to launch new family building and maternity support solution
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are launching a new family building and maternity support solution. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to improving maternal health and eliminating care disparities. Read more →
Update: Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care program and new local plan criteria
Beginning in early 2023, all staff performing maternity care services at a BDC for Maternity Care facility will need to participate in unconscious bias education specific to maternal health care. Read more →
In brief: Coding for long-term COVID-19, transitioning to Optum Rx for MA plans
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for highlights on these topics. Read more →
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