A message from Dr. James Grant, senior vice president and chief medical officer
Let’s look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing us in the year ahead
As we enter 2024, we’re aware of the many challenges facing the health care industry. But with great challenges come great opportunities, and we’re committed to providing physicians and hospitals with the support they need to navigate the challenging health care landscape. Read more →
Blueprint for Affordability program reaches 1 million members, solidifying national leadership
One million members now receive care from a physician who participates in Blueprint for Affordability. Results show Blueprint physicians have achieved $93 million in lower costs and higher HEDIS® and Medicare Star quality performance over a three-year period. Read more →
A message from Steve Anderson, vice president, Hospital Contracting and Network Administration
Check out these perspectives on value-based care
Over the past five years, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has introduced several new care and reimbursement models designed to increase access to care, improve quality, reduce cost and improve care for our members. To get a better understanding of what our objectives are and how we’re doing, we’ve interviewed four Blue Cross experts in the area of value-based care. Read more →
5 questions with Todd Van Tol: A passion for health care
We sat down recently with Todd Van Tol, Blue Cross’ executive vice president of Health Care Value, to get answers to a few questions that are on the minds of health care providers. Read more →
A message from Dr. Heather Stamat, medical director, Clinical Partnerships
Using predictive analytics to transform health care
By using predictive analytics, we not only can identify at-risk patients and develop a plan to improve patient outcomes, but we can make the job of health care workers easier by improving operational efficiency. Read more →
Blue Cross goes nationwide with fight against sepsis
About 1.7 million people in the U.S. are hospitalized every year with sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by infection. About 350,000 of them end up dying, either in the hospital or after being discharged to hospice. Read more →
Dr. Grant: Thank you for your dedication to providing excellent care
Dr. James Grant, senior vice president and chief medical officer, thanks health care providers for their role in helping Blue Cross and Blue Care Network achieve strong Star Ratings for their Medicare Advantage plans for the 2024 rating year. Read more →
Price Edge service expands to include Blue Cross PPO members
All Blue Cross and Blue Care Network commercial group pharmacy plans now include Price Edge, a service that automatically finds the lowest price available on medications when members fill their prescriptions. Read more →
CenteringPregnancy initiative focuses on improving prenatal care outcomes and reducing disparities
Our Physician Group Incentive Program recently launched a CenteringPregnancy® initiative with the goal of reducing maternal health care disparities and offering support to pregnant women throughout the prenatal and postpartum period. Read more →
Encourage your staff to register for virtual workshop: Inclusive care for LGBTQ+ older adults
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is partnering with Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network, or MiGEN, to present a two-part virtual workshop designed to explore the LGBTQ+ patient population through an aging lens. Read more →
In brief: New UAW contract, cancer support program, secondary behavioral health issues, crisis services
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for information on these important topics. Read more →
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