Your greatest asset is your health. Protect it with a Blues' Patient-Centered Medical Home doctor.

Imagine:

You have 24-hour access to your doctor's office.
Your primary care doctor works closely with your specialists to promote coordination of care and eliminate unnecessary tests.
Your doctor uses e-prescribing to help eliminate errors and alert your pharmacist to possible drug interactions.
You consult with your personal health team to set and meet your health care goals.

All of these things are happening right now as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.* Blue Cross recently designated more than 3,000 primary care physicians in 994 practices across the state as PCMH physicians.

"PCMH doctors can significantly improve your health because they take a look at your whole health picture," said Thomas L. Simmer, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. "They do this not only when you're sick, but more importantly, when you need advice and guidance to stay healthy."

Find a PCMH doctor near you today by going to bcbsm.com and clicking on Find Doctor at the top of the page.

PCMH doctors are achieving results.

23.8 percent reduction in hospitalizations for chronic conditions
9.3 percent lower rate of emergency room visits
8.3 percent lower rate of high-tech radiology usage

*The PCMH initiative is part of Value Partnerships, a collection of collaborative initiatives among physicians, hospitals and the Michigan Blues, all aimed to improving quality in medical care. To learn more about this comprehensive effort, go to valuepartnerships.com.