Category Archives: Health Care Innovation
How information technology is enhancing health care value
Information technology has an important role to play in health care payment and delivery reforms. Dr. George Kipa, BCBSM’s deputy corporate medical director, recently appeared on a panel at the annual meeting of the Office of the National Coordinator for … Continue reading
“Man Up!”: Blues, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit to offer free health screenings, walk on Belle Isle
BCBSM is once again partnering with 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit Inc. to host the “Man Up! For Better Health” event, a series of free health screenings and other services to demonstrate how personal health vigilance can positively impact communities. … Continue reading
In era of high health care costs, health savings accounts grow in popularity
Not so long ago, people who had health insurance through their employer often paid nothing at all in premiums, and deductibles for service were low or nonexistent. Not anymore. Many employees now share the cost of their health care coverage … Continue reading
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
