BCBS and BCN: 2023 Quality rewards booklet

January 10, 2023

Dear Medical Care Group Business Administrator:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are happy to share our 2023 Quality Rewards booklet (attached) which contains information about the 2023 Performance Recognition Program and the Physician Group Incentive Program. Copies will be available in the Resources section of BCN Health e-BlueSM and BCBSM Medicare Advantage Health e-Blue in the next few days. You can also find it on the PGIP Collaboration website by the following path: Initiatives/Projects/Workgroups > Quality Rewards (CLQI, CQ VBR, PRP) under General Documentation.

The 2023 Quality Rewards describes reward opportunities for:

  • Blue Cross commercial PPO (for PGIP participants)
  • Medicare Plus BlueSM (often referred to as Medicare Advantage PPO)
  • Blue Care Network commercial HMO
  • BCN AdvantageSM

Here are some highlights of changes in the 2023 quality rewards:

ProgramMeasures RemovedMeasures Added
Commercial HMO Performance Recognition ProgramNone removed

Two added:

  • Diabetes Care – Blood Pressure Control
  • Immunizations for Adolescents - HPV
Medicare Advantage Performance Recognition ProgramNone removed

One added:

  • Follow-up after ED visit for High Risk Multiple Chronic Conditions
Clinical Quality - Value Based Reimbursement Program (PPO measures)None removed

One added:

  • Immunizations for Adolescents - HPV
Clinical Quality - Value Based Reimbursement Program (MAPPO measures)None removedNone added

As always, please remember that data entry into Health e-Blue must be for services rendered, not just ordered or reminders sent.

If you have any questions, please contact your provider consultant or your PGIP field team representative.