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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated 239 primary care and 5 obstetrics/gynecology practices as Collaborative Care practices, an increase from the 213 designated practices in 2022. The Collaborative Care model makes it easier for people to get their behavioral health needs addressed, by coordinating behavioral health care within the primary care or ob/gyn […]
PHYSICIAN GROUP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Mary has missed her last four doctor appointments because she lacked transportation to get there. John tries to make healthy meals, but he doesn’t live near any stores that sell fresh produce. Nancy isn’t sure she’s taking her medications properly, because she has a low reading level and doesn’t understand the directions. For each of […]
COLLABORATIVE QUALITY INITIATIVES
For best results after spine surgery, get moving as soon as possible.
A Blue Cross initiative is helping people get back on their feet after spine surgery and back to normal, daily activities. The idea of getting up and moving around less than eight hours after a back or neck surgery might seem unpleasant, even risky to many patients. Yet, a recent study published in Neurosurgery shows […]
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Journal of Hospital Medicine
Patient adverse financial outcomes before and after COVID-19 infection
September 12, 2023
MI Blues Perspectives
July 19, 2023
Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium
February 8, 2023
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Blue Cross Data Helps Researchers Learn How Cannabis Use Affects Bypass Surgery Patients
February 1, 2023