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July – August 2025
Top story
A message from Dr. William Beecroft, medical director of behavioral health Importance of correct behavioral health documentation

Medical record documentation has undergone many upgrades over the past 30 years, but some things remain the same. Read more →
Battling the opioid epidemic
Five questions with Jason Tipton

Jason Tipton, senior vice president, Provider Partnerships and Network Management, discusses his accomplishments and plans for the future. Read more →

Blue Cross, CivicaScript team up to save members nearly $1,000 per year

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst shows that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members who access abiraterone acetate through CivicaScript save an average of nearly $1,000 annually compared to those who accessed the drug from other generic manufacturers. Read more →
Battling the opioid epidemic
Blue Cross works with OPEN to combat opioid epidemic across Michigan

In 2024, the collaboration between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Overdose Prevention Engagement Network, or OPEN, supported the provider community’s efforts to help prevent new opioid addiction and improve lives for those already facing the struggles of opioid use disorder. Read more →
Other news and information
Blue Cross ranked No. 1 in member satisfaction, most trusted among commercial health plans in Michigan for 2025 by J.D. Power

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was recognized in May by J.D. Power for the second year in a row as No. 1 in member satisfaction and most trusted among commercial health plans in Michigan. Read more →

In brief: Annual reports; pain management procedures; billing for noncovered services; upfront payment from members

Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for highlights on these topics. Read more →

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