Author Archives: Sven Gustafson
Patient-centered medical homes improving care through stronger doctor-patient relationships
To Dr. Jeffrey Huotari, the biggest factor distinguishing his patient-centered medical home practice from a conventional practice is the focus on building relationships with patients. “Our belief is relationship equals results,” says Huotari, a family medicine practitioner in Houghton who … Continue reading
Blues’ Traverse City sales and service center office to move to city center
In recent years, the Blues have made major investments in Michigan’s core cities by moving employees to downtown Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit. Now, we’re about to do it again Up North. In October, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of … Continue reading
BCN joins Hospice of Michigan to bring ‘Ernie’ the play to Grand Rapids
Residents of West Michigan will get a chance to see the hit play “Ernie,” celebrating the life of legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell, when it makes a two-week run in September as a special fundraiser at the Wealthy Theatre … Continue reading
Success of Michigan hospital partnerships lands on New York Times front page
A recent front page story in The New York Times about nationwide efforts to trim hospital costs highlights news coverage of BCBSM’s efforts to improve patient safety and health care quality through its partnerships with Michigan hospitals. In April, the … Continue reading
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp on Detroit: ‘Best I’ve seen in probably 30 years’
Blues President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp is attending the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference this week on Mackinac Island, where he stopped in for an interview with MiVote.org and journalist Christy McDonald. In the video interview, Loepp discusses … Continue reading
CHRT Study on Variation in Treatment of Heart Disease in Michigan Yields Coverage in National News Media
A new study from the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, a nonprofit partnership between BCBSM and the University of Michigan Health System, that finds wide variation in how providers treat coronary artery disease in different parts of the state … Continue reading
Daniel J. Loepp Op-Ed in Detroit News Celebrates Success of Michigan Hospital Partnerships
Initiatives under way across Michigan that benefit from Blue Cross’ support are receiving national recognition for their success in slowing health care costs, BCBSM President and Chief Executive Daniel J. Loepp writes in a recent Detroit News opinion piece.
BluesWeek: Blues to Celebrate Achievements of Health Care Quality Partnerships
Blue Cross and a number of partnering health care providers will unveil new data reflecting significant achievements in four statewide Collaborative Quality Initiatives Tuesday, April 17 in Detroit. Health care reporters are invited to attend the event, which will highlight … Continue reading
BluesWeek: Employees Begin Relocating to RenCen Tower 600 in Detroit
The Blues have begun moving employees into renovated offices in Tower 600 of the GM Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. The first 281 employees moved into newly renovated offices in Tower 600 earlier this week, and another 306 will arrive … Continue reading
BluesWeek: 2012 Blues’ Community Challenge Kicks Off in Grand Rapids With Body & Soul
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is teaming with the American Cancer Society to kick off the 2012 Blues’ Community Challenge Saturday, March 17 in Grand Rapids with Body & Soul. The Body & Soul challenge engages the African-American faith … Continue reading
