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July – August 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Number of Blue Cross-designated PCMH practices increases by 9 percent this year

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan just announced that it has designated 1,550 primary care practices across the state as patient-centered medical homes. That’s a 9 percent increase over the number of PCMH practices designated in 2014. Read more.

A message from Kim Moon, Pharm.D.
Avoiding high-risk medications and safely prescribing estrogen for patients in their ‘golden years’
Kim Moon I’m sure you’ve heard this statement from patients: “But I’ve been taking this medication for years and it works well for me.” However, continuing the same prescription drug regimen once a patient reaches age 65 may not garner the same benefits. Read more.

Interested in joining PGIP? Here’s your chance

We’ll be accepting applications from physician organizations that would like to join our Physician Group Incentive Program through Aug. 31, 2015. Read more.

Clinical quality corner
Helping patients overcome behavioral health challenges
Of all sectors of health care, behavioral health is one of the most challenging to address and measure. Read more.

Blogging about
When do you really need a second opinion? Read more.
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