A message from Steve Anderson and Robin Mitchell
OSCs to provide foundation for alternative networks
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Steve Anderson |
Robin Mitchell |
In the November - December 2014 issue of Hospital and Physician Update, we told you about our efforts to develop new networks, such as our Metro Detroit EPO and Metro Detroit HMO. These efforts are part of our mission to provide health care consumers with lower cost, well-coordinated, high-quality care. Read more.
Organized Systems of Care: An overview
Our Organized Systems of Care program is designed to help primary care physicians, specialists and hospitals work together more closely to better manage populations of patients. Read more.
A message from Dr. David Share
Will changing your PO affiliation affect relationships with patients or incentive awards?
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Dr. David Share |
Over the past few months, several physicians have asked whether changing their physician organization affiliation will affect their relationships with patients or disrupt any potential rewards they may receive through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan incentive programs. The short answer is “no.” Read more.
Cancer screening rates improve for patients with PCMH doctors
A new study, published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine, shows Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Patient-Centered Medical Home model improved overall cancer screening rates for colon, breast and cervical cancer. The improvement was even more pronounced for patients of lower socioeconomic status. Read more.
The business of health care
What’s new in the area of incentives?
This is the first in a new series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the various components that go into the building and selling of insurance products in today’s ever-changing health care landscape. “The business of health care” will feature answers to questions we’ve received from physicians about topics ranging from incentives to insurance premiums to health care reform. Read more.
Clinical quality corner
Beta-blocker therapy after acute myocardial infarction
For 2015, we’re continuing to focus on Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set measures, commonly known as HEDIS®, through our Clinical Quality Corner column and accompanying tip sheets. As we wrote in an October 2013 article, meeting HEDIS measures is important not only to ensure quality care for your patients, but to help boost your practice’s HEDIS score, which can lead to higher levels of reimbursement. Read more.
Focus on pharmacy
New rule requires prescribers to register with CMS if they write scripts for patients with Medicare Part D coverage
This monthly column focuses on topics related to medications and supplements, including medication adherence and efficacy, the use of medications to treat chronic diseases, medication safety and more.
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