Michigan's Quality Improvement Program Cuts Costs, Improves Patient Care

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Michigan's Quality Improvement Program Cuts Costs, Improves Patient Care

A study by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and University of Michigan Health System shows surgical complications dropped and health care costs fell at Michigan hospitals participating in a quality collaborative improvement program. Fewer patients suffered complications from bariatric surgery and heart procedures to treat clogged arteries.

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Blue Cross to pay all specialty physicians bonus payments for improving quality - Crain's Detroit Business - Detroit News and Information

crainsdetroit.com — “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has decided to financially reward all specialty physicians in its provider network for making quality improvements and lowering patient care costs. Under Blue Cross’ six-year-old physician group incentive program, participating physicians – and” View full resource at crainsdetroit.com