Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium releases new guidelines for opioid use MQIC has released and distributed to more than 12,000 primary care and specialty physicians across the state new guidelines for use when prescribing opioids for pain management. MQIC includes leading physician groups and health plans that cover more than 7 million Michigan residents. Read more.
Leadership messages
A message from Kevin Klobucar, executive vice president, Health Care Value We’re continuing to partner on the journey to value-based reimbursement As the new year gets underway, we continue to challenge ourselves to find new ways to put the brakes on health care costs, which are spiraling upward despite our collaborative efforts with doctors and hospitals. Read more.
A message from Kristyn M. Gregory, D.O., medical director, Blue Care Network What patients should know before taking opioids As you know, opioid abuse and overdose has become a nationwide epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 91 Americans*die each day from opioid overdose. However, many patients may still be unaware that opioids carry serious risks of addiction and overdose, especially with prolonged use. Read more.
Health and wellness
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In the news: Blood pressure guidelines, opioids, Michigan health UMass Medical School faculty members take issue with new guidelines for high
blood pressure. Read more.
In brief: Insulin products, opioid supply limits, new vendors for DME, diabetic supplies Certain high-cost insulins removed from Custom Select Drug List. Read more.
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