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 […]
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 […]
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 […]