No application necessary for certain specialties to join BlueHPN

The Blue High Performance Network℠, also called BlueHPN℠, no longer requires the following specialties in the Detroit market to apply for the network to keep their active status:

• Ambulatory surgical facilities and centers
• Athletic trainers
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech language pathology

This is in addition to behavioral health specialties, which we reported in the January Record require no application to keep their active status. The effective date of participation all the specialties listed above went into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

To support adequate access to the specialties listed above, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will use the TRUST PPO or Traditional network to support BlueHPN to ensure inclusivity to members who need these services. By removing the application process for these specialties, it allows BlueHPN members to choose from a broader range of in-network providers for these services, while increasing access to care.

Providers who are part of the BlueHPN must at a minimum:

• Be in one of the following counties to provide services to Blue Cross members: Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne.
• Meet all Blue Cross credentialing and privileging standards and be in good, active participating status in the TRUST PPO or Traditional network.
• Agree to achieve and maintain quality performance measures as illustrated in the Request for Applications.

If you have questions, email the BlueHPN team at BlueHPN@bcbsm.com.