Resolution for Equitable Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Performance Group Incentive Program (PGIP) Funds

Year: 2011

Resolution Number: 91

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Fred J. Van Alstine, MD

Sponsor: Fred J. Van Alstine, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Rules and Order of Business

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with BCBSM to devise a method for all physicians to participate in quality incentive programs directly.RESOLVED: That MSMS endeavor to work with BCBSM to require transparency in allocation methods and charges imposed on the physicians by all intermediaries.RESOLVED: That MSMS endeavor to work with BCBSM to contractually limit participation charges to nominal insurance administrative standards.RESOLVED: That MSMS use its ownership position to demand transparency and a reduction in the transactional costs imposed by Medical Advantage Group on participating physicians.

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