Author Archives: Sven Gustafson
Why patients will benefit from new value-based hospital reimbursement contracts
Blue Cross this week announced that it has reached an agreement with Trinity Health-Michigan to begin basing hospital reimbursement on patient outcomes and the quality and effectiveness of the care being delivered. The three-year contract is the first of its … Continue reading
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp tells Wayne State communications students ‘You can do it’ (with Storify)
The Wayne State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America honored Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan CEO Daniel J. Loepp Wednesday with the Alumni Achievement Award at an alumni and student recognition luncheon in Detroit. Loepp, … Continue reading
U-M Health System executive who heads Blues hospital initiative cited as nationwide leader in patient safety
Darrell A. “Skip” Campbell Jr., a top surgeon at the University of Michigan who leads a Blue Cross-sponsored hospital partnership focusing on reducing surgical errors, has been named one of the nation’s top 50 experts leading the field of patient … Continue reading
‘Business Imperative’: Blues Chief Daniel J. Loepp touts collaboration in health-business magazine cover story
BCBSM President and Chief Executive Daniel J. Loepp is featured on the cover of the January edition of Managed Healthcare Executive magazine for a story about the Blues’ efforts to improve health care quality and contain costs by partnering with … Continue reading
Simple remedies could improve treatment of blocked arteries, quality-improvement study finds
Patients who undergo treatment for blocked leg arteries suffer fewer complications and require fewer repeat procedures when they quit smoking and take an aspirin and statins ahead of time, according to new research funded by BCBSM. But few patients make … Continue reading
Blue Cross, subsidiary Accident Fund land on ‘best places to work’ lists
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been named to a pair of “best places to work” lists, while Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America, a workers compensation subsidiary, was tops in its category for “cool places to work in … Continue reading
In MLive column, Blues spokesman cites benefits of modernized Michigan health insurance system
With the state House of Representatives expected to take up legislation to transition Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to a nonprofit mutual insurer, consumers and Blues members “will benefit from a discussion that is factual and free of alarmist … Continue reading
What Blues members need to know about new autism coverage benefits
We’ve been getting a number of questions about new autism spectrum disorder benefits ever since a new law that expands autism benefits coverage in Michigan was signed in April. While we’re still working through many of the details, here’s what … Continue reading
New Blues sales, customer service center now open in downtown Traverse City
Blue Cross and Blue Care Network opened the doors this week on its new customer service and sales center in Traverse City’s central business district, continuing the company’s years-long trend of investing in Michigan’s core cities. The new office is … Continue reading
Detroit Regional Chamber webinar to spotlight health care reform for small businesses
Between employer penalties, coverage mandates, small business tax credits and numerous other provisions, the Affordable Care Act promises many changes for small employers. To help shed light on exactly how reform will impact small businesses, the Blues will team up … Continue reading
