Study shows low complication rates for Michigan bariatric surgeries
Only 7.3 percent of bariatric surgery cases in Michigan result in complications, most of which are minor, according to a University of Michigan Health System and Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative study. Read More.

A message from Dr. Kipa
Blues work collaboratively with physicians to reform health care
I recently participated in a meeting to discuss approaches for collaborative community activity to promote health care reform. A colleague asked: “How does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan support health care reform? Read More.

Blues create new physician toolkit to help combat childhood obesity
We have a new tool in the fight against childhood obesity.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan recently launched the Good Health Club Physician Toolkit^SM, in collaboration with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and other Blue plans nationwide. Read More.

Best practice presentations continue to inspire
Fredric Reyelts, M.D., knew he wanted to provide some additional support to his 130 diabetic patients, but recognized he was already working at peak capacity.

The solution? Diabetic group visits. Read More.

Blues leader named among Metro Detroit’s 10 most powerful women in business
In July, dbusiness, a Detroit business journal, named Sue Barkell as one of Metro Detroit’s 10 most powerful women in business. Barkell is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan senior vice president of Health Care Value and is responsible for many of the company’s health care provider areas, including provider relations, hospital contracting and pharmacy. Read More.