Shifting trends in colorectal cancer cases: More younger adults diagnosed
Overall, the rate of people diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, and the mortality rate for those diagnosed, has been declining for the past several decades. This decline is particularly found in those over age 50. However, colorectal cancer cases have been rising among adults younger than age 50. In fact, from 2012 to 2021, rates among younger adults have risen by 2.4% per year. Read more →
Obstetrics Initiative COMFORT notably increases safer prescribing after childbirth
The Obstetrics Initiative launched the COMFORT initiative, or Creating Optimal pain Management FOR Tailoring interventions after childbirth, in mid-2023 with a toolkit of recommendations from a national panel of experts to support specific protocols in response to the overwhelming problems with postpartum opioid prescribing. The COMFORT initiative is already being widely adopted by OBI hospitals, and compliance in scheduling non-opioid treatment for eligible cesarean patients (with nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex births) rose from 76.2% in January 2024 to 96.2% in December 2024. Read more →
Useful resources for behavioral health can help patients
With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon, we’d like to highlight the many resources Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have available year-round to support patients' mental well-being. Read more →
MSHIELD advances goal to eliminate health disparities across Michigan
Promoting whole health for all people through data-driven, community-partnered, equity-centered quality improvement is the mission of Michigan Social Health Interventions to Eliminate Disparities, or MSHIELD, a Collaborative Quality Initiative sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. Read more →
PGIP, Blueprint allocations to change July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, the Physician Group Incentive Program and Blueprint for Affordability allocations will change to further our support of value-based opportunities for professional health care providers. Read more →
In brief: Select 1 PO with affiliated medical care group; U.S. News & World Report recognition; updates to practitioner fees; Oncology Value Management program
Check out this month’s “In brief” feature for highlights on these topics. Read more →
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