A message from Atheer Kaddis, vice president, Pharmacy Services
We’re continuing our efforts to lower prescription drug costs and enhance pharmacy benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have been working over the past several years to lower drug costs on many different fronts. Atheer Kaddis provides an update on a few of our recent efforts. Read more →
A message from Dr. Binesh Patel, senior medical director
New radiology initiative aims to improve care quality and patient outcomes
Studies have shown a great deal of variability in the interpretation of imaging. We’ve developed a roadmap of solutions to address the quality of imaging, variation in interpretation and potential overutilization. Read more →
National Choosing Wisely campaign adopts MEDIC quality measure
The Michigan Emergency Data Improvement Collaborative, a Collaborative Quality Initiative, has been recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign. Read more →
A testimonial about the effectiveness of MARCQI
MARCQI’s work extends beyond Michigan
A consultant who has worked with different health systems across the country let us know how data from the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative has helped to lower costs and reduce variation in the area of total joint reconstruction. Read more →
2 additional facilities join our crisis services program
Since we last wrote about our crisis services program in the January-February issue of this newsletter, two additional facilities have joined the program. Read more →
A message from Dr. William Beecroft, medical director of behavioral health
It’s important to monitor the metabolic effects of psychiatric medications
Antipsychotic medications, along with antidepressants and mood stabilizers, have significant weight gain associated with them. Read more →
We’re continuing to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to make sure you know about some of our latest resources. Read more →
Report: Gap closes in racial disparities in Michigan COVID-19 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic brought racial disparities in health and health care for people of color, particularly Black people, to the forefront. It’s encouraging to learn that the coronavirus death rate among Black people in Michigan has now dropped to that of whites, according to state officials. Read more →
We invite you to join PGIP as a physician organization
Physician organizations that haven’t yet joined the Physician Group Incentive Program are encouraged to submit an application from June 1 through July 31. Read more →
In brief: End of public health emergency, unconscious bias training, Blueprint allocation
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for highlights on these topics. Read more →
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