A message from Dr. Scott Betzelos, vice president of HMO Strategy and Affordability at BCN
We’re moving forward with Blue Cross Personalized Medicine
Dr. Betzelos provides an update on this key program, which launched in January. Read more →
A message from Jeniene Edwards, vice president of Utilization Management
Public Act 60 aims to improve prior authorization processes
Public Act 60 seeks to end unnecessary and costly care delays while enhancing provider decision-making. Read more →
2 quality improvement measures receive national endorsement
The Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium, one of our Collaborative Quality Initiatives, recently earned endorsements from the National Quality Forum for two HMS-developed quality improvement measures. Read more →
New series focuses on providing an outstanding patient experience
We’re launching a new series that looks at how health care providers can improve the patient experience — and why it’s so important. Read more →
A message from Dr. William Beecroft, medical director of behavioral healthLegislation removes barriers to using buprenorphine to treat people with opioid use disorder
The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act removes many barriers in the prescription of medications used for medication-assisted treatment for OUD, specifically buprenorphine, which is the most commonly prescribed of the MAT medications. Read more →
Treating people with disabilities: A focus area for Physician Diversity Council
As part of our series on health care disparities in Michigan, we’re focusing on some of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and what we can do to address them. Read more →
Check coverage for COVID-19 vaccines for Blue Cross commercial members, starting April 1
Effective April 1, some Blue Cross commercial members will revert to their pre-pandemic vaccine coverage. Read more →
In brief: Colorectal cancer screening, cardiac care and Find a Doctor search feature
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for highlights on these topics. Read more →
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