MVC collaborates with the other BCBSM collaborative quality initiatives (CQIs) to promote value. By combining clinical and claims data, MVC is able to evaluate the impact and value of CQI-led clinical initiatives. These value assessments are performed in partnership with peer CQIs. MVC also partners with its peers to develop new conditions and push reports and often consults with newer CQIs on metric development. Visit the CQI page to learn more about the portfolio.
MVC provides access to multi-payer claims data to support a range of CQI-related quality improvement initiatives.
MVC collaborates with CQI partners on a variety of utilization projects and value assessments.
MVC provides expertise and individualized guidance to help CQI partners analyze MVC claims data.
$97M
Statewide cost savings reported across 7 CQIs
21
BCBSM-funded CQIs
67
CQI projects in 2025
20
CQI partners in 2025
Value and Impact Assessments
Measuring the Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Avoiding Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facility Following Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
Measuring the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Diabetes Medication Prescription Fills
Measuring Savings in Opioid Prescription Spending Following Bariatric Surgery
Variation in Guideline-Concordant Antiemetic Use Affects Healthcare Utilization in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Anesthesiology Performance Improvement and Reporting Exchange Payment Avoidance Project
Measuring Savings from Reductions in Urinary Retention Complications After Spine Surgery
Measuring Savings from Reductions in Surgical Site Infections After Spine Surgery
Direct and Indirect Cost Savings from a Statewide CQI for Spine Surgery
Impact on Opioid Prescription Fills Following Prostate Removal Surgery and Related Cost Savings
Value-Based Initiatives
Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR)
MVC and BMC2 partner to lead MiCR, an initiative working to equitably increase utilization of cardiac rehab in Michigan. HBOM is also a frequent partner, leading the development of MiCR NewBeat and Heart2Heart resources.
Right-Sizing Testing Before Elective Surgery (RITE-Size)
MVC, MPrOVE, MSQC, and ASPIRE are partnering to address unnecessary preoperative testing before low-risk surgeries in Michigan.