Provider Newsletters
Stay informed about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network's policies and programs. We cover billing information, referral and authorization requirements.
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The Record
Beginning in January 2027, BCN Provider News and Blues Brief will be combined with The Record to create one provider newsletter. Learn about the changes.
A monthly newsletter focusing on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's commercial and Medicare Plus BlueSM health plans and Blue Care Network’s commercial and BCN AdvantageSM health plans. The Record provides updates on billing and coding information, documentation guidelines, authorizations and referrals, health plan and medication coverage, as well as information on training and webinars.
Primary audience: Blue Cross and BCN participating healthcare providers, office managers, billers and referral coordinators.
BCN Provider News
Beginning in January 2027, BCN Provider News will become part of The Record. Subscribe to The Record to continue receiving provider news and updates. Learn about the changes.
Bi-monthly newsletter published six times per year, with occasional BCN alerts for breaking news, focusing on Blue Care Network commercial and BCN AdvantageSM health plans. Topics include provider network changes, billing, referrals and authorizations, prescription drugs, medical policy and BCN products.
Primary audience: BCN-contracted health care providers, office managers, referral coordinators and billers
Current issue of BCN Provider News
Provider Alerts Weekly
A weekly email with a list of links to the previous week’s provider alerts from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.
Provider alerts offer you the information you need to know between newsletters. They are accessible through the secure Provider Resources website.
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Blues Brief
Beginning in January 2027, Blues Brief will become part of The Record. Subscribe to The Record to continue receiving provider news and updates. Learn about the changes.
This newsletter features short summaries and updates that have previously been published in either The Record or BCN Provider News. We produce various issues for specific audiences.
Primary audience: Participating Blue Cross and BCN health care providers, office managers and billers
Blues Brief for physician offices
Blues Brief for hospitals and facilities
Blues Brief for oncology providers
Blues Brief for behavioral health providers
Hospital and Physician Update
This newsletter is published every other month, and covers all Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network health plans. Topics include high-level policy changes, patient care and quality initiatives, and articles on how our partnership initiatives are transforming health care in Michigan.
Primary audience: Participating Blue Cross and BCN physicians and hospital executives
Current Hospital and Physician Update issue
Hospital and Physician Update archive
Value Partnerships Update
The newsletter features updates about the Physician Group Incentive Program, Patient-Centered Medical Home and Collaborative Quality Initiatives. You'll also find links to PGIP quarterly meeting registrations.
Primary audience: Physician organizations and participants of Blue Cross’ Value Partnerships programs and projects
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Dental Care Update
A quarterly publication for dentists and staff about claims filing, program policy and continuing education.
Primary audience: Dental care providers