Initiative to provide funds to help patients with high levels of social needs
The new Social Risk Adjustment Initiative will support physician organizations caring for patients with high levels of social needs that affect their overall health. Read more →
A message from Dr. Faris Ahmad, medical director, Clinical Partnerships
Population Health CQIs are helping improve the health of Michigan residents
Populations Health CQIs are using our established data collection processes to improve the health of the state’s residents. Read more →
MSSIC study: For best results after spine surgery, get moving as soon as possible
A Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-sponsored quality initiative is helping people get back on their feet after spine surgery and return to normal, daily activities. Read more →
A patient advocate’s story: Roadmap for treating small renal masses in Michigan
We talked with one of the patients who is working with Blue Cross to help improve the quality of urologic care for patients in Michigan. Read more →
New CQI aims to eliminate health disparities across Michigan
A new Collaborative Quality Initiative called MSHIELD is working closely with other statewide CQIs and participating health care providers to help eliminate health care disparities. Read more →
Increasing access to behavioral health care: Blue Cross videos highlight Collaborative Care Model
We’ve put together a series of videos to show how Michigan practices are successfully implementing this highly effective model of care. Read more →
Michigan outperforms national trends in reducing opioid prescribing after surgery
A study published in Annals of Surgery describes how Michigan’s prescription guidelines led to a 56% reduction in the amount of opioids patients received after surgery, and a 26% drop in the chance that they would still be filling opioid prescriptions months after their surgical pain should have eased. Read more →
In brief: Affiliation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, women’s health support, noncontracted ambulance services
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for information on these important topics. Read more →
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