In the tenth year of its nationally renowned program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated approximately 4,630 physicians in 1,700 practices across Michigan as patient-centered medical homes. Designated practices meet patients’ needs by providing more personalized, whole-person care.  This change in practice patterns has resulted in higher quality care, with better outcomes and lower cost.

In fact, an updated, actuarial-certified analysis concludes that over nine years, the Blue Cross PCMH care model has led to $626 million in costs avoided. This is because of preventive and coordinated care that helped patients avoid emergency room visits and hospital stays.

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