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Independence physician quality measure rankings available on the BCBSA national provider finder

October 1, 2015

During the fourth quarter of 2015, Independence will submit updated physician ratings to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, to be displayed within their National Doctor and Hospital Finder. These ratings are also currently available on our local Find a Doctor/Hospital tool within the Accreditation & Quality tab.

The following physician quality measures are rated:

  • Cancer screening
    • Breast cancer screening
  • Diabetes
    • Blood Sugar (Glucose) Testing
    • LDL-C (Bad Cholesterol) Screening ? Patients with Diabetes
    • Kidney Disease (Nephropathy) Screening and Treatment
  • Heart Disease
    • Beta-Blocker (PBH) Treatment after a Heart Attack
    • LDL-C (Bad Cholesterol) Screening for Heart Patients Conditions
  • Immunizations
    • Chicken pox (VZV)
    • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
  • Medication monitoring
    • Monitoring for Patients (Adults) on Persistent Medications
  • Respiratory infections
    • Bronchitis ? Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment in Adults
    • Strep Test for Sore Throat ? Appropriate Use of Antibiotics
    • Common Colds (Treatment) ? Avoidance of Antibiotics
  • Women?s health
    • Breast cancer screening (same measure under cancer screening)

If you wish to review your scores in advance of our submission, please contact your Network Coordinator by November 27, 2015.


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