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- [Introducing MVC Systems VBI: Measuring Value Across Healthcare Systems](https://michiganvalue.org/introducing-mvc-systems-vbi-measuring-value-across-healthcare-systems/) - MVC's Value-Based Initiatives (VBIs), formerly known as Value Coalition Campaigns, are designed to focus collaborative improvement efforts around a specific value-based care opportunity in Michigan. These initiatives bring together MVC's suite of offerings around a defined area where coordinated action can help reduce unwarranted variation, improve outcomes, and increase value for patients and providers. Applications
- [MVC July Workgroups Highlight Sepsis Discharge Planning in CAHs and MVC’s Follow-Up Push Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-july-workgroups-highlight-sepsis-discharge-planning-in-cahs-and-mvcs-follow-up-push-report/) - In July, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted two virtual workgroup presentations. The first, a rural health workgroup focused on MyMichigan Health’s system-wide sepsis discharge planning follow-up initiative implementation at critical access hospital (CAH) sites. The second, a post-discharge follow-up workgroup, provided a walk-through of MVC’s recent Follow-Up push report including recommendations on practical applications
- [Happy Holidays from the MVC Coordinating Center](https://michiganvalue.org/happy-holidays-from-the-mvc-coordinating-center/) - As the holiday season is upon us, Michigan Value Collaborative staff reflect on the past year and those who helped to shape healthcare in 2021. It’s been quite a year for us all! The MVC Coordinating Center appreciates working with you and hopes that the holidays bring you health and happiness.
- [Happy New Year from the MVC Coordinating Center](https://michiganvalue.org/happy-new-year-from-the-mvc-coordinating-center/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative Coordinating Center wishes you peace, joy, and prosperity throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. MVC looks forward to working with you in the years to come and wishes you all the best as you embark on the new year ahead. Happy New Year!
- [MVC Integrates Surgeon-Level Data in Latest Preop Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-integrates-surgeon-level-data-in-latest-preop-reports/) - In 2020, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) introduced the Preoperative Testing Value Coalition Campaign (VCC) with the aim of reducing the use of unnecessary preoperative testing for surgical procedures. Preoperative testing, especially in low-risk surgical procedures, often provides no clinical benefits to patients but is ordered regularly at hospitals across Michigan. As part of MVC’s
- [Semi-Annual Summary: Turning Data & Collaboration into Action](https://michiganvalue.org/semi-annual-summary-turning-data-collaboration-into-action/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its first semi-annual meeting of 2022 last Friday. A total of 158 leaders joined the MVC Coordinating Center’s virtual meeting, representing 68 different hospitals and 15 physician organizations (POs) from across the state of Michigan. “Turning Data and Collaboration into Action” was the theme of this year’s first semi-annual,
- [MVC Launches Hysterectomy Report Tailored to PO Members](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-launches-hysterectomy-report-tailored-to-po-members/) - Earlier this week, the MVC Coordinating Center shared a new hysterectomy report with physician organizations (POs). This is the third report MVC has created specifically for its PO membership; MVC launched a joint replacement report in 2021 and a colectomy report earlier this year. Hysterectomies were identified as a focus area in partnership with POs,
- [MVC Launches First Preoperative Testing Awareness Week](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-launches-first-preoperative-testing-awareness-week/) - https://youtu.be/gojYQAWaMW4 Prior to surgery, most Michigan patients will undergo a series of tests, such as blood draws, urinalysis, chest x-rays, or electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs). Many of these tests are unnecessary for healthy patients undergoing low-risk procedures, such as groin hernia repair or cholecystectomy. Routine preoperative testing is widely considered a low-value service, and yet a majority
- [Roll Up Your Sleeve to Save a Life](https://michiganvalue.org/roll-up-your-sleeve-to-save-a-life/) - After declaring the nation’s first-ever blood crisis in early 2022 and the worst shortage in over a decade, the American Red Cross and other blood donation organizations continue to plea for blood donors. In Michigan, blood donations fell with the start of COVID-19 and continue to lag pre-pandemic levels. Based on data from the Red
- [Hospitals Receive PY22 Mid-Year Scorecards for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/hospitals-receive-py22-mid-year-scorecards-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - This week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center distributed the Mid-Year Scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2022 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. These were the first scorecards for the new two-year program cycle for PYs 2022 and 2023. PY2022 evaluates the index admissions
- [MVC Showcases Recent Work at Obesity Summit, Poster Session](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-showcases-recent-work-at-obesity-summit-poster-session/) - Michigan Value Collaborative data and efforts were on display this week as Coordinating Center staff attended the Learning Health System (LHS) Collaboratory Seminar Series Poster Session on Thursday and the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative (MBSC) / Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 2022 Obesity Management Summit on Friday. At each event, MVC was able to
- [Welcoming Fall with Quality Improvement Week](https://michiganvalue.org/welcoming-fall-with-quality-improvement-week/) - October brings celebrations of Fall – with pumpkins, trips to the orchard for apple picking, and Halloween - and also Healthcare Quality Week (October 16 – 22), a time for healthcare teams to highlight their efforts to improve the quality of care for patients and families. Over the years, various improvement methodologies have been applied
- [MVC Shares New COPD Report with Physician Organizations](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-shares-new-copd-report-with-physician-organizations/) - This week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) introduced a new push report for its physician organization (PO) members focused on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), providing a tailored version for each of MVC’s 40 PO members. This new push report was created in response to member interest in improving the quality of care for chronic
- [MVC Team Welcomes a New Site Engagement Coordinator](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-team-welcomes-a-new-site-engagement-coordinator/) - I am excited to join the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) in the role of Site Engagement Coordinator. Through my experiences, I have developed a passion for quality improvement in the delivery of healthcare. I have engaged in the collaborative nature needed to improve health outcomes firsthand, and I am excited to foster this environment as
- [MVC Resources Shared During Latest Cardiac Rehab Week](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-resources-shared-during-latest-cardiac-rehab-week/) - Last week, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) joined others across the country in celebrating Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, a time to promote the value of this life-saving program. Now with the week-long promotional campaign complete and the end of February’s American Heart Month approaching, MVC is proud to share some of its recent activity. Cardiac rehabilitation
- [MVC Welcomes New Analyst, Julia Mantey, MPH, MUP](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-analyst-julia-mantey-mph-mup/) - I am happy to introduce myself as a new senior analyst with the Michigan Value Collaborative. I’m excited to apply my experience as an epidemiologist and statistician to support the collaborative’s mission to improve Michiganders’ health. I look forward to working with the MVC team, getting to know our members, and developing new skills. I’ve
- [MVC Rural Health Meeting Summary: Delivering Value in Rural and Northern Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-rural-health-meeting-summary-delivering-value-in-rural-and-northern-michigan/) - This Wednesday, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its first collaborative-wide rural health meeting for members. With over 50 participants representing rural and critical access hospitals (CAH), physician organizations (POs), and participating quality networks, this virtual meeting was dedicated to discussing the unique quality improvement efforts and challenges that exist within rural healthcare. MVC Director
- [2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Reviewed at Workgroup](https://michiganvalue.org/2021-surviving-sepsis-campaign-guidelines-reviewed-at-workgroup/) - On December 7, 2021, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its bi-monthly virtual workgroup on sepsis featuring Dr. Hallie Prescott, Associate Professor at Michigan Medicine and the physician lead on the Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium (HMS) Sepsis Initiative. For this MVC and HMS co-sponsored workgroup, Dr. Prescott presented Updates in Sepsis: What is new
- [Michigan Value Collaborative: Sepsis Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/michigan-value-collaborative-sepsis-reports/) - In early 2020, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center created a new sepsis service line with the help of the Michigan Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium (HMS). Initially the service line began with 215,447 episodes and has since grown to 229,673 episodes. In conjunction with the creation of the sepsis service line, reports customized
- [MVC Sepsis Workgroup Review](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-sepsis-workgroup-review/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) holds bi-monthly virtual workgroups on six different clinical areas of focus. The goals of these workgroups are to help bring collaborative members together to discuss current quality improvement initiatives and/or challenging areas of practice. These six different clinical areas include chronic disease management (CDM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive
- [Sepsis Push Reports Include Demographics, COVID Patients](https://michiganvalue.org/sepsis-push-reports-include-demographics-covid-patients/) - For the last two years, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center has offered a sepsis service line developed in partnership with the Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium (HMS). In conjunction with this work, reports customized to each member hospital are distributed each year. The most recent iteration shared with members this week features several updates from
- [MVC and Members Promote Sepsis Awareness Month](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-and-members-promote-sepsis-awareness-month/) - Throughout the month of September, providers and advocacy groups are calling attention to the prevalence and signs of sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection. It is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, taking the life of a patient every two minutes and affecting an estimated 49 million people every year worldwide. Despite
- [Latest Sepsis Report Compares Medicare Advantage and Medicare FFS Patient Outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/latest-sepsis-report-compares-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-ffs-patient-outcomes/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative distributed refreshed push reports this week for its sepsis service line, providing hospital members with updated figures and measures since the last refresh in April. The version shared with members this week compares MVC hospitals on 90-day risk-adjusted total episode payments, inpatient length of stay, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Cardiac Care Unit
- [MVC Refreshes Sepsis Push Reports for Hospital Members](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-refreshes-sepsis-push-reports-for-hospital-members/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative distributed refreshed sepsis push reports this week, providing its hospital members with updated figures and measures using the latest MVC episode data. In addition, the latest reports were also distributed to members of the Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium (HMS), a valued partner in the initial development of this service line within
- [October MVC Workgroups Highlight Hospital Care at Home and Sepsis Compliance Work](https://michiganvalue.org/october-mvc-workgroups-highlight-hospital-care-at-home-and-sepsis-compliance-work/) - Last month, MVC hosted virtual presentations for a health in action workgroup as well as a sepsis workgroup. MVC hosts two virtual workgroups per month with topics rotating between post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural health, preoperative testing, and health in action (ad hoc focused topics). Each month, the MVC Coordinating Center publishes key highlights
- [January Workgroups Highlight System-Level Sepsis Efforts and Community Paramedicine](https://michiganvalue.org/january-workgroups-highlight-system-level-sepsis-efforts-and-community-paramedicine/) - In January, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first a sepsis workgroup focused on the development of a system-level sepsis improvement plan, and a health in action workgroup focused on the implementation of a community paramedicine program. MVC hosts two virtual workgroups per month with topics rotating between post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation,
- [May Workgroups Highlight Sepsis Predictive Models and Post-Surgical Early Ambulation](https://michiganvalue.org/may-workgroups-highlight-sepsis-predictive-models-and-post-surgical-early-ambulation/) - In May, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a sepsis workgroup focused on Covenant Health’s strategies and successes in improving sepsis bundle compliance under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reporting standards. The second, a health in action workgroup, focused on Michigan Medicine’s efforts to advance post-surgical recovery through early ambulation
- [May Workgroup Highlights Building and Sustaining a Systemwide Sepsis Team](https://michiganvalue.org/may-workgroup-highlights-building-and-sustaining-a-systemwide-sepsis-team/) - In May, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted a virtual sepsis workgroup featuring a presentation on the evolution of Michigan Medicine’s enterprise-wide sepsis initiative and the lessons learned while building a sustainable, multidisciplinary sepsis program. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup presentations once or twice per month, covering a variety of topics including post-discharge follow-up,
- [The Michigan Value Collaborative's Refreshed Cardiac Service Line Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/the-michigan-value-collaboratives-refreshed-cardiac-service-line-reports/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center disseminated it’s long-running customized cardiac service line report to hospital and physician organization (PO) members on February 23, 2021. These reports provide hospital-level information on congestive heart failure (CHF), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) conditions. To receive information on any one of these
- [MVC Efforts to Improve Cardiac Rehab Enrollment in Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-efforts-to-improve-cardiac-rehab-enrollment-in-michigan/) - Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is designed to improve cardiovascular function and mitigate risk factors for future cardiovascular events through monitored exercise, patient education, lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, and social support (1). For over a decade, CR has been a Class I indication in clinical guidelines for patients who have had a heart attack, chronic stable angina,
- [CHF Workgroup Discusses Value of Outpatient Intravenous Diuresis](https://michiganvalue.org/chf-workgroup-discusses-value-of-outpatient-intravenous-diuresis/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) holds bi-monthly virtual workgroups on six different clinical areas of focus. The goal of these workgroups is to bring collaborative members together to discuss current quality improvement initiatives and challenges. These six different clinical areas include chronic disease management (CDM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes,
- [MVC Distributes New Push Report Dedicated to P4P Conditions](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-distributes-new-push-report-dedicated-to-p4p-conditions/) - MVC launched a new push report this week dedicated to the MVC P4P conditions. Its purpose is to support hospitals in identifying areas of opportunity within past and present conditions of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. The conditions currently included in P4P and in this
- [MVC Workgroup Planned to Support Members Focused on Cardiac Rehabilitation Rates](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-workgroup-planned-to-support-members-focused-on-cardiac-rehabilitation-rates/) - Next week marks the kickoff of American Heart Month, commemorating the more than 600,000 Americans who die from heart disease each year and raising awareness about strategies that support heart health. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is one of those critical strategies, with the second full week of February each year dedicated to promoting its role in
- [MVC's SNF and HH Push Report Latest in Post-Discharge Insights](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-snf-and-hh-push-report-latest-in-post-discharge-insights/) - MVC released another new push report recently with the first iteration of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and home health focused report. MVC members frequently identify post-discharge care and SNF utilization as focus areas for quality improvement; therefore, this report was developed to help hospitals benchmark their performance in this area and identify opportunities to
- [Approach to quality improvement unique for rural hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/approach-to-quality-improvement-unique-for-rural-hospitals/) - Quality improvement is a key effort for healthcare systems and a driving force behind the work of the Michigan Value Collaborative. It is also an increasingly complex task with significant implications. Not surprisingly, quality improvement is not a one-size-fits-all approach, with the challenges impacting hospitals varying significantly by factors such as size and location. This
- [MVC Shares New Pneumonia Push Report with Hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-shares-new-pneumonia-push-report-with-hospitals/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) introduced its first ever pneumonia push report this week when the Coordinating Center shared individualized reports with 89 hospitals across Michigan. This report was created in response to member interest and incorporated 30-day claims-based episodes with index admissions from 1/1/18 – 12/31/20 for the following payers: Medicare FFS, Blue Cross
- [New MVC Northern Summer Meeting Planned for August](https://michiganvalue.org/new-mvc-northern-summer-meeting-planned-for-august/) - MVC will launch a new in-person event this summer when it hosts members and speakers from Northern Michigan. This new MVC Northern Summer Meeting is modeled after the collaborative-wide semi-annual meetings, but it aims to focus on unique challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare in this part of the state. The event will take place
- [MVC Announces Summer Date for New Virtual Rural Health Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-summer-date-for-new-virtual-rural-health-meeting/) - MVC will host a special virtual event this summer for its rural and northern Michigan members. The new MVC Rural Health Meeting is modeled after MVC’s collaborative-wide meetings that are offered in person in the spring and fall. This tailored member meeting differs in that its guest speakers and unblinded data presentations will focus on
- [July Workgroups Highlight Sepsis Compliance Process Improvements and Patient Satisfaction Excellence](https://michiganvalue.org/july-workgroups-highlight-sepsis-compliance-process-improvements-and-patient-satisfaction-excellence/) - In July, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a rural health workgroup focused on how a sepsis compliance initiative was developed and implemented in a critical access hospital setting. The second, a post-discharge follow-up workgroup, presented a small acute care hospital’s journey to patient satisfaction excellence. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup
- [March Workgroups Highlight Rural Remote Patient Monitoring and Post-Discharge Follow-Up Innovations](https://michiganvalue.org/march-workgroups-highlight-rural-remote-patient-monitoring-and-post-discharge-follow-up-innovations/) - In March, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted two workgroups highlighting innovative strategies to improve care transitions and expand access to care across Michigan. A rural health workgroup explored how McKenzie Health System implemented remote patient monitoring to support patients with chronic conditions. MVC’s post-discharge follow-up workgroup featured a presentation from MyMichigan Health on the
- [MVC Announces Meeting Dates, Workgroups, and Trainings Available in 2026](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-meeting-dates-workgroups-and-trainings-available-in-2026/) - As we head into the holiday season and final months of calendar year 2025, the MVC Coordinating Center has been planning for its 2026 engagement activities. At MVC's most recent fall collaborative-wide meeting in October, MVC first announced several key dates and updates related to next year’s engagement offerings. MVC’s 2026 event calendar is available
- [Henry Ford Health System - Cardiac Rehab](https://michiganvalue.org/henry-ford-health-system-cardiac-rehab/) - At the most recent congestive heart failure MVC workgroup, Dr. Steven Keteyian, Section Head of the Cardiac Rehabilitation/Preventive Cardiology Unit at Henry Ford Medical Group, presented on exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with heart failure. Dr. Keteyian started out by discussing the importance of cardiac rehabilitation and adhering to a program in order to improve
- [Continuous Glucose Monitoring Has Potential in Inpatient Setting](https://michiganvalue.org/continuous-glucose-monitoring-has-potential-in-inpatient-setting/) - One of the most prevalent comorbidities in the United States is diabetes; as many as 1 in 10 Americans are diagnosed with this condition, and 90-95% having potentially preventable Type 2 diabetes. It is well documented that unstable blood glucose levels can contribute to increases in morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In the inpatient setting,
- [The Behavior Change Puzzle of Medication Non-Adherence](https://michiganvalue.org/the-behavior-change-puzzle-of-medication-non-adherence/) - Non-adherence to a prescribed medication regime for chronic disease management is known to lead to poor health outcomes and higher healthcare costs. A number of studies have shown that adherence is usually around 50% or less, even when medications are provided free of charge. What seems to be less clear is how best to address
- [Special Consideration Needed for Older Patients Using Telecare](https://michiganvalue.org/special-consideration-needed-for-older-patients-using-telecare/) - When most people think about healthcare, the images that come to mind include a trip to their local provider’s office, lab, or hospital for services such as physicals, blood tests, and procedures. However, medical professionals and their patients are increasingly transitioning to more remote services that leverage our advances in communication technologies, resulting in the
- [MVC's Latest CDM Push Report Reframes Focus to Follow-Up Care](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-latest-cdm-push-report-reframes-focus-to-follow-up-care/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed its chronic disease management (CDM) push report recently, which has been refreshed and reframed from its previous iterations. Originally termed the CDM congestive heart failure (CHF) report and the CDM chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) report, the new “CDM follow-up report” focuses more specifically on follow-up care after hospitalization
- [MVC Launches New Push Report on ED and Post-Acute Care Use](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-launches-new-push-report-on-ed-and-post-acute-care-use/) - The emergency department (ED) is a unique and critical component of the healthcare system in the U.S., treating acute injuries or illnesses and acting as a safety net for patients who are uninsured or low income. ED visits are also very expensive, and that spending is growing according to a recent retrospective study of ED
- [Healthy Weight Awareness Month Inspires Workgroup Collaboration](https://michiganvalue.org/healthy-weight-awareness-month-inspires-workgroup-collaboration/) - This January, healthcare organizations and advocacy groups across the country are promoting Healthy Weight Awareness Month, as well as innovations in weight loss procedures. In alignment with this national conversation, MVC recently hosted its first workgroup of 2023 with a guest presentation by Oliver Varban, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Associate Director at the Michigan Bariatric Surgery
- [MVC, MBSC Estimate Significant Diabetes Medication Savings Following Bariatric Surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-mbsc-estimate-significant-diabetes-medication-savings-following-bariatric-surgery/) - Diabetes is commonly cited as the most expensive chronic disease in the U.S., accounting for over $37 billion in 2017. As many as 1 in 10 Americans have been diagnosed, 90-95% of whom have Type 2 diabetes. Management of Type 2 diabetes involves healthy eating, physical activity, and often taking medication prescribed by a doctor,
- [Analysis Finds Strong Association Between Chronic Disease Burden and Financial Outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/analysis-finds-strong-association-between-chronic-disease-burden-and-financial-outcomes/) - The Commonwealth Fund recently reported that the U.S. continues to spend more on healthcare than other nations, and has the highest rate of people with multiple chronic conditions. Within this healthcare environment, many individuals are at risk of financial crises in part due to medical debt. MVC recently helped prepare a unique data set that
- [MVC Service Day Highlights the Impact of Food Bank Partnerships on Healthcare Outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-service-day-highlights-the-impact-of-food-bank-partnerships-on-healthcare-outcomes/) - MVC staff stepped out of their daily routines recently when they volunteered as a team at a local nonprofit organization. Eager to make this service opportunity as meaningful to their work as possible, MVC staff selected an organization with ties to health and well-being. Last month they were hosted by Food Gatherers, the food bank
- [Building Confidence in Claims Data: MVC’s Site Coordinator Education Program Continues to Grow](https://michiganvalue.org/building-confidence-in-claims-data-mvcs-site-coordinator-education-program-continues-to-grow/) - Helping hospitals turn claims data into meaningful quality improvement (QI) action is central to Michigan Value Collaborative’s (MVC) mission. While MVC has long provided members with access to robust claims-based data and reporting resources, member feedback consistently identified a common challenge: many site coordinators and quality leaders wanted additional support in understanding how to interpret
- [MVC Finalizes Summary Evaluation of PY 24-25 P4P Cycle](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-finalizes-summary-evaluation-of-py-24-25-p4p-cycle/) - This year, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) completed scoring and evaluation for Program Year (PY) 2025 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This concluded a two-year program cycle encompassing the program methodologies and conditions utilized in PYs 2024 and 2025. MVC recently completed an evaluation of
- [Hospitals Receive PY23 Mid-Year Scorecards for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/hospitals-receive-py23-mid-year-scorecards-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - This week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed mid-year scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2023 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. PY2023 scores achievement and improvement points for each hospital’s selected episode spending conditions using index admissions from 2022 as the performance year against admissions
- [MVC Data Used to Investigate Impact of Unmet Social Needs on Postpartum Contraceptive Use](https://michiganvalue.org/research-featuring-mvc-data-investigates-impact-of-unmet-social-needs-on-postpartum-contraceptive-initiation/) - After childbirth, all individuals should have access to patient-centered counseling about birth spacing, and, if desired, contraceptive methods to help fulfill their personal reproductive goals. Promoting patient-centered contraceptive care and equitable access to contraceptive methods for those who desire them may improve population health outcomes. Researchers and medical professionals are increasingly recognizing the impact of
- [MVC Publishes its 2023 QECP Public Report as a Qualified Entity](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-publishes-its-2023-qecp-public-report-as-a-qualified-entity/) - Today the MVC Coordinating Center published its annual Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP) public report for 2023. One of the requirements of being a qualified entity (QE) with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the QECP is the annual dissemination of a public report created using claims data. MVC shared its first
- [MVC Announces Registration, Speakers for its Oct. 20 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-registration-speakers-for-its-oct-20-fall-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce open registration for its upcoming Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., in Lansing, MI. This meeting’s theme is “High-Value Care for All: Collaborative Approaches to Equitable Healthcare,” and will focus on how interdisciplinary collaboration can support efforts to reduce
- [MVC Implements a Variety of Data Updates to Episode Methodology](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-implements-a-variety-of-data-updates-to-episode-methodology/) - Throughout the past few months, the MVC team has made several methodological updates to its claims-based episodes of care data underlying the metrics shared via MVC’s online registry and push reports. Some of these updates were part of regular claims data maintenance, whereas others were improvements identified and implemented by the MVC team. Long-Term Acute
- [MVC’s 2023 Chronic Disease Management Follow-Up Reports Coming to Members Soon](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-2023-chronic-disease-management-follow-up-reports-coming-to-hospitals-soon/) - MVC will soon distribute the 2023 version of its chronic disease management follow-up reports to members. This refreshed version provides summary data on patients eligible for follow-up care after discharge from hospitalizations for congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MVC defines timely follow-up care as receipt of an in-person or remote
- [MVC Welcomes Its New Engagement Manager, Jessica Souva, MSN, RN, C-ONQS](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-its-new-engagement-manager-jessica-souva-msn-rn-c-onqs/) - I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to become a part of the impactful work that MVC began a decade ago. Joining a team that is so committed to improving healthcare quality across Michigan has renewed my passion for driving change to achieve equity in healthcare. I began my career in healthcare as a nurse
- [MVC's Refreshed Common Conditions Report Coming to Hospital Members Soon](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-refreshed-common-conditions-report-coming-to-hospital-members-soon/) - MVC members will receive their next batch of updated push reports in the coming days with a refreshed version of MVC’s common conditions report. These reports provide insight into episodes of care for eight medical and surgical conditions that are commonly a focus for quality improvement efforts at MVC hospitals: acute myocardial infarction (AMI), chronic
- [MVC Fall 2023 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary: Members Focus on High-Value Care for All](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-fall-2023-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary-members-focus-on-high-value-care-for-all/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its second collaborative-wide meeting of 2023 last Friday. A total of 98 leaders registered, representing 56 different hospitals, 9 physician organizations (POs), and 7 stakeholder organizations from across the state of Michigan. This meeting’s theme of “High-Value Care for All: Collaborative Approaches to Equitable Healthcare” focused on how interdisciplinary
- [MVC, MUSIC Estimate Significant Reduction in Opioid Spending After Kidney Stone Surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-music-estimate-significant-reduction-in-opioid-spending-after-kidney-stone-surgery/) - In 2019, more than 71,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Nearly 70% of those overdoses involved a prescription or illicit opioid. The economic cost of the U.S. opioid epidemic was estimated to be $1,021 billion as of 2017 and rising. It is for
- [Members to Receive Refreshed Preoperative Testing Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/members-to-receive-refreshed-preoperative-testing-reports/) - MVC hospital members will soon receive their second preoperative testing push report of 2023, providing an opportunity to benchmark progress on reducing low-value testing rates within their facility. MVC first introduced its preoperative testing push reports in 2021 to support members in reducing this low-value practice. Ordering these tests before low-risk elective and outpatient procedures
- [MVC Celebrates National Rural Health Day with MyMichigan Workgroup Presentation](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-celebrates-national-rural-health-day-with-mymichigan-workgroup-presentation/) - Today is National Rural Health Day. Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health set aside the third Thursday of every November to highlight the unique healthcare challenges facing residents within rural communities and celebrate providers who deliver innovative, affordable, and coordinated rural healthcare. MVC’s current membership includes 44 hospitals based in
- [Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network Hosts In-Person Stakeholder Meeting at Trinity Health](https://michiganvalue.org/michigan-cardiac-rehab-network-hosts-in-person-stakeholder-meeting-at-trinity-health/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2) recently held a successful 2023 Fall Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR) Stakeholder Meeting on Fri., Nov. 17. This was the second in-person MiCR Stakeholder Meeting since MVC and BMC2 founded the MiCR partnership in 2022. The meeting brought together 63 individuals
- [MVC Announces Key Event Dates in 2024 Engagement Calendar](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-key-event-dates-in-2024-engagement-calendar/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) offers several opportunities for hospitals and physician organizations (PO) to collaborate and share best practices, from collaborative-wide meetings and workgroups to regional networking events and virtual webinars. MVC is thrilled to share its 2024 event calendar with a full list of currently scheduled events and registration links. Some events have
- [MVC Looks to the Future in Launch of Refreshed Strategy](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-looks-to-the-future-in-launch-of-refreshed-strategy/) - You may have noticed MVC celebrating something special this year. If you haven’t guessed from our celebratory blogs, collaborative-wide meeting spotlights, and rather subtle email signatures, MVC is now 10 years old. It’s something as a Coordinating Center that we are incredibly proud of, and we thank each of you for your partnership in helping
- [MVC Celebrates Q4 Updates and Successes to Close Out 2023](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-celebrates-q4-updates-and-successes-to-close-out-2023/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative distributes a quarterly newsletter to highlight recent MVC events, reporting, partnerships, and member activity. The final newsletter of 2023 was emailed to subscribers this week and summarizes activities and accomplishments from Q4. First and foremost, the Coordinating Center is grateful to its members for their partnership throughout 2023 - MVC's 10th
- [MVC Coordinating Center Looking Back at 2023 and Forward to 2024](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-looking-back-at-2023-and-forward-to-2024/) - On behalf of the MVC Coordinating Center, I’d like to start by wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year! MVC had an outstanding 2023, which included celebrating our 10th anniversary and continued support of our hospital and physician organization members along with CQI partners. Throughout 2023, MVC welcomed three new hospital members
- [MVC Reflects on Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Equity Opportunities in Healthcare](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-reflects-on-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-and-equity-opportunities-in-healthcare/) - On Monday, organizations large and small will honor the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His work has continued to inspire the country on issues such as equality, discrimination, and systemic racism. As the MVC Coordinating Center approaches this national holiday, we reflect on the continued relevance of one of Dr. King’s
- [MVC Welcomes Faculty Advisor and Physician Nora Becker](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-faculty-advisor-and-physician-nora-becker/) - I am a primary care physician, health economist and health policy researcher, and Assistant Professor of General Medicine at the University of Michigan. I’m excited to join the MVC team as a faculty advisor. My research uses large administrative and financial databases to examine the bidirectional relationship between health and financial outcomes for patients. I
- [CQI Leader Selected as 2024 Presidential Leadership Scholar](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-leader-selected-as-2024-presidential-leadership-scholar/) - The Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs) will be represented in this year’s Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program, which invites 60 scholars to participate in a six-month, one-of-a-kind, bipartisan initiative focused on learning from the presidencies of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Lyndon B. Johnson, and their administrations. Scholars are chosen from a highly competitive
- [MVC Welcomes Program Assistant Shannon Beattie to Support MVC Special Projects](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-program-assistant-shannon-beattie-to-support-mvc-special-projects/) - I am delighted and grateful to have the opportunity to return to the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) as a Program Assistant. Through my experiences, I have become passionate about the intersection of clinical care and quality improvement, and I am excited to be part of a team innovating in this space. I am a recent
- [MVC Celebrates Heart Month, Annual Cardiac Rehab Week](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-celebrates-heart-month-annual-cardiac-rehab-week/) - Throughout February’s American Heart Month, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) has and will continue to provide cardiac rehab resources and information on behalf of the Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR). This week, MVC also shared content as part of National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, joining other organizations across the country to promote the benefits of the
- [BMC2 Recognized as a 2023 Eisenberg Patient Safety & Quality Award Recipient by NQF, Joint Commission](https://michiganvalue.org/bmc2-recognized-as-a-2023-eisenberg-patient-safety-quality-award-recipient-by-nqf-joint-commission/) - BMC2 (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium) has been recognized with the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in the Local Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality category. BMC2 has been honored for its remarkable improvements in the documentation of radiation use, a decrease in high-dose radiation exposure, and
- [Refreshed Hospital-Level, ED-Based Episode Push Reports Coming Soon to Members](https://michiganvalue.org/refreshed-hospital-level-ed-based-episode-push-reports-coming-soon-to-members/) - The MVC Coordinating Center will soon distribute refreshed hospital-level versions of its push report utilizing emergency department-based episodes (“ED-based episodes”). MVC generated separate versions for acute care hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) with tailored comparison groups. In addition to reflecting more recent data across all included payers, these refreshed hospital-level reports differ from prior
- [MVC Opens Registration for May Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-opens-registration-for-may-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - Registration is now open to join the MVC Coordinating Center for its spring collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the H Hotel in Midland, MI. This meeting's agenda is focused on promoting care coordination across the continuum, and will feature unblinded MVC data, member presentations on quality improvement
- [Post-Discharge Workgroup Highlights Systems Approach to Caring for Multiple-Visit Patients](https://michiganvalue.org/post-discharge-workgroup-highlights-systems-approach-to-caring-for-multiple-visit-patients/) - This month MVC hosted its first post-discharge follow-up workgroup presentation of the year, which featured a presentation by guest speaker Lisa Powell, MBA, PTA, Clinical Director of Operations of Sparrow Hospital. She shared insights from a recent Sparrow Hospital project launched to reduce readmissions and acute care utilization. The project came about when E.W. Sparrow
- [MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program: PY23 in Review](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program-py23-in-review/) - This month the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center distributed the final scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2023 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. The 2023 program year was the second year of a two-year cycle for which hospitals were evaluated using MVC data. Hospitals
- [MVC Coordinating Center Releases 2023 Annual Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-releases-2023-annual-report/) - The Coordinating Center published its 2023 annual report to the MVC website recently. It outlines key successes and activities accomplished last year and the new strategy guiding MVC's 2024 efforts. Read the report below or view the PDF Parts A [LINK] and B [LINK]) now.
- [Health Equity in Action: Using Data to Drive Systematic Change](https://michiganvalue.org/health-equity-in-action-using-data-to-drive-systematic-change/) - In the United States, disproportionate rates of chronic disease and illness are commonly documented among communities of color. National Minority Health Month (NMHM) takes place throughout April as a way to raise awareness about health disparities among minority groups and how racism and barriers to healthcare access have historically marginalized such groups. According to the
- [MVC Welcomes Emily Bair, MS, MPH, RDN as Site Engagement Coordinator](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-emily-bair-ms-mph-rdn-as-site-engagement-coordinator/) - I’m excited to be joining the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) as a Site Engagement Coordinator. As a new member of MVC, I am looking forward to learning and working alongside this talented team of forward-thinking coordinators, administrators and analysts in their efforts to improve the health of Michigan through accessible, high-value healthcare. Throughout my training
- [Hospitals Receive New Push Reports on MVC's P4P Episode Spending and Value Metrics](https://michiganvalue.org/hospitals-receive-new-push-reports-on-mvcs-p4p-episode-spending-and-value-metrics/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center distributed a new report earlier this month focused on Program Years (PYs) 2024 and 2025 for the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. PYs 2024 and 2025 retained the episode spending component of the program but incorporated MVC’s value metrics
- [MVC 2024 Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary: Promoting Care Coordination Across the Continuum](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-2024-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary-promoting-care-coordination-across-the-continuum/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its spring 2024 collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, May 10, in Midland. A total of 114 attendees representing 69 hospitals, 10 physician organizations, 4 Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs), and 10 healthcare systems from across the state of Michigan came together to discuss new strategies for coordinating care across the continuum.
- [MVC Finalizes Summary Evaluation of PY22-23 P4P Cycle](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-finalizes-summary-evaluation-of-py22-23-p4p-cycle/) - This year, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) completed all scoring and evaluation for Program Year 2023 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This concluded a two-year program cycle encompassing the program methodologies and conditions utilized in PYs 2022 and 2023. MVC is excited to share
- [MVC Introduces New Multi-Payer Cardiac Rehab Registry Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-introduces-new-multi-payer-cardiac-rehab-registry-reports/) - The MVC Coordinating Center added four new multi-payer reports to its online registry in April. These new reports evaluate cardiac rehabilitation utilization and encompass all metrics previously provided annually in MVC’s hospital-level cardiac rehab push report for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), heart valve repair or replacement (SAVR or TAVR), coronary artery
- [MVC’s Updated Common Conditions Report Now Available to Hospital Members](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-updated-common-conditions-report-now-available-to-hospital-members/) - On Monday, the Coordinating Center distributed a refreshed version of MVC’s common conditions report. This report delivers a comprehensive analysis of care episodes for eight prevalent medical and surgical conditions, frequently targeted for quality improvement initiatives within MVC hospitals. It assesses hospital performance and highlights potential areas for growth. The report’s current conditions include chronic
- [MVC, BMC2, HBOM Announce New Cardiac Rehab Materials & Opportunities at MiCR Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-bmc2-announce-new-materials-funding-opportunities-at-micr-summer-meeting/) - In partnership with BMC2 and HBOM, the Michigan Value Collaborative recently co-hosted the Michigan Cardiac Rehab network (MiCR) virtual summer meeting, which brought together providers, quality improvement staff, rehab staff, and patients with a shared interest in improving participation in cardiac rehabilitation. Over 70 attendees from across the state joined the meeting on Aug. 9,
- [Using Human-Centered Design Thinking to Improve Healthcare](https://michiganvalue.org/using-human-centered-design-thinking-to-improve-healthcare/) - At its foundation, healthcare quality improvement is a process of systematically improving care to better meet the needs of patients. Similarly, the concept of human-centered design thinking asks us to put people at the center of processes meant to address problems and improve outcomes. Although people have leveraged the concept of design to develop innovative
- [MVC Shares P4P Engagement Point Updates with Members, Highlights Remaining Activities](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-shares-p4p-engagement-point-updates-with-members-highlights-remaining-activities/) - Peer collaboration, networking, and learning have always been foundational priorities for the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC), with the Coordinating Center’s member engagement activities serving as a key platform in support of those priorities. These MVC engagement activities were further emphasized by their inclusion in the scoring for Program Years (PYs) 2024 and 2025 of the
- [Registration Open Now for Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/registration-open-now-for-fall-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - Registration is open to join the MVC Coordinating Center for its fall collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VistaTech Center in Livonia, MI. This meeting's theme is Data-Driven Excellence: Strategies for Success in Quality Improvement, and will feature unblinded MVC data, member presentations on quality improvement successes,
- [MVC Publishes its 2024 QECP Annual Report as a Qualified Entity](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-publishes-its-2024-qecp-annual-report-as-a-qualified-entity/) - Recently, the MVC Coordinating Center published its annual Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP) public report for 2024. This report [PDF] was published in a new QECP section on the MVC website’s Data/Registry page and is an annual requirement for MVC as a qualified entity with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This was
- [MVC Welcomes Rachel Folk, MHA, New Site Engagement Coordinator](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-rachel-folk-mha-new-site-engagement-coordinator/) - I am excited to be joining the MVC team as a site engagement coordinator. I look forward to working with my fellow engagement team members, data analysts, and leadership to build healthcare improvement partnerships throughout Michigan. I have worked in various healthcare related roles over the past seven years including skilled nursing facilities, senior communities,
- [MVC, MCT2D Introduce New State-of-the-State Report on Type 2 Diabetes in Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-mct2d-introduce-new-state-of-the-state-report-on-type-2-diabetes-in-michigan/) - Chronic disease management was a key driver of healthcare utilization over the last decade and has been cited as the most expensive chronic disease in the U.S. In response, MVC recently partnered with the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes (MCT2D) to develop a statewide report on Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), a chronic illness that impacts
- [September MVC Workgroups Highlight Initiatives for COPD Readmissions, High-Value Care for All](https://michiganvalue.org/september-mvc-workgroups-highlight-initiatives-for-copd-readmissions-high-value-care-for-all/) - Since its founding, a core component of MVC’s strategy has been organizing opportunities to collaborate with and learn from peers, leading to the ongoing facilitation of MVC workgroups. MVC has hosted workgroup presentations twice per month in recent years, and this year’s workgroups are focused on six topic areas: post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural
- [New Qualitative Analysis Offers Insights on How Hospitals Approach MVC P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/new-qualitative-analysis-offers-insights-on-how-hospitals-approach-mvc-p4p-program/) - Quality improvement is critical for ensuring that healthcare services are safe, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable. As such, payers have increased their reliance on financial incentives to encourage high performance, foster improvement, and promote accountable spending. Despite the saturation of studies assessing hospital approaches to federal incentive programs, there remains a lack of information surrounding hospitals’
- [Hospitals Receive PY24 Mid-Year Scorecards for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/hospitals-receive-py24-mid-year-scorecards-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - Last week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed mid-year scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2024 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This report provided hospitals with their current standing for PY 2024. Each hospital received a mid-year score out of a total of 10 points,
- [MVC Fall 2024 Meeting Summary: Data-Driven Strategies for Success in Quality Improvement](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-fall-2024-meeting-summary-data-driven-strategies-for-success-in-quality-improvement/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its fall 2024 collaborative-wide meeting on Fri., Oct. 25, in Livonia. A total of 99 attendees representing 54 hospitals, 6 physician organizations, 2 Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs), and 8 healthcare systems from across the state of Michigan came together to discuss innovative approaches to data-driven quality improvement. The theme
- [PY 2026-2027 Selection Reports Sent for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/py-2026-2027-selection-reports-sent-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - Beginning in 2018, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) allocated 10% of its Pay-For-Performance (P4P) program to a metric based on Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) claims data. In 2024, the BCBSM P4P Quarterly Workgroup approved changes to how hospitals will be evaluated in the upcoming two-year cycle for Program Years (PYs) 2026 and 2027.
- [Diabetes Awareness Month: MVC Highlights MCT2D Collaborations to Improve Diabetes Care](https://michiganvalue.org/diabetes-awareness-month-mvc-highlights-mct2d-collaborations-to-improve-diabetes-care/) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the growing prevalence and impact of diabetes as well as the importance of early diagnosis, effective management, and prevention. According to the CDC, diabetes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, affecting vital organs such as the nervous system,
- [November Workgroups Highlight Preop Testing Project and Cardiac Rehab Access Initiative](https://michiganvalue.org/november-workgroups-highlight-preop-testing-project-and-cardiac-rehab-access-initiative/) - In November, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first on preoperative testing was led by a fellow Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI), and the second on cardiac rehabilitation was delivered by an MVC member hospital. MVC hosts two virtual workgroups per month with topics rotating between post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural health, preoperative
- [Reflecting on Successes in 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/reflecting-on-successes-in-2024-and-looking-ahead-to-2025/) - Over the years, it’s become somewhat of a tradition for me to use our final blog of the year to step back and reflect on what we have achieved together over the last 12 months, as well as look ahead to all the exciting things in the pipeline for 2025. December has well and truly
- [December Workgroups Highlight MI-POST End-of-Life Medical Order and ED Throughput Project](https://michiganvalue.org/december-workgroups-highlight-mi-post-end-of-life-medical-order-and-ed-throughput-project/) - In December, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first a post-discharge follow-up workgroup focused on end-of-life care, and a rural health workgroup focused on emergency department (ED) throughput quality improvement processes. MVC hosts two virtual workgroups per month with topics rotating between post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural health, preoperative testing, and health
- [MVC Welcomes New Senior Analyst, Tanima Basu, MA, MS](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-senior-analyst-tanima-basu-ma-ms/) - I am thrilled to introduce myself to the MVC team. As a senior analyst at MVC, I will contribute analytic skills and past claims related working experience to improve the overall health of MVC member hospitals and their patients. I am a senior statistician who has worked at Michigan Medicine for the past decade. My
- [MVC Introduces Multi-Payer Preop Testing Registry Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-introduces-multi-payer-preop-testing-registry-reports/) - MVC recently added three new multi-payer reports to its online registry focused on preoperative testing use prior to low-risk surgery. MVC has been tracking measures of this low-value practice since 2021, and previously shared biannual static push reports with its members on their testing rates. Now, MVC registry users can access these metrics under the
- [MVC Distributes PY 2024 Final Scorecards for MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-distributes-py-2024-final-scorecards-for-mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center distributed final scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2024 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This report provided hospitals with their final score for PY 2024 as well as detailed breakdowns by scoring component. This was the first year
- [CHF and New 14-Day Follow-Up After Sepsis Top Selections for MVC P4P PYs 2026-2027](https://michiganvalue.org/chf-and-new-14-day-follow-up-after-sepsis-top-selections-for-mvc-p4p-pys-2026-2027/) - In November 2024, the MVC team distributed selection reports to eligible hospitals for Program Years (PY) 2026-2027 for the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. These reports were provided in conjunction with details pertaining to the selection process as well as changes to the program structure, scoring
- [February Workgroups Highlight Hybrid Cardiac Rehab Delivery and Patient Journey Mapping](https://michiganvalue.org/february-workgroups-highlight-hybrid-cardiac-rehab-delivery-and-patient-journey-mapping/) - In February, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first focused on hybrid cardiac rehab program delivery and the second a health in action session focused on patient journey mapping. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup presentations twice per month with topics rotating between post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural health, preoperative testing, and
- [MVC Welcomes Its Newest Senior Analyst, Steven Ellinger](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-its-newest-senior-analyst-steven-ellinger/) - I'm ecstatic to join the MVC team as a senior analyst and bring my passion for healthcare analytics to the table! I am joining the team with over a decade of experience in healthcare analytics, pricing adjudication, reimbursement analysis, and provider network management. I’ve spearheaded projects to optimize network-level claims reporting and streamline data processes
- [MVC Refreshes Registry Reports with New Data & Methods](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-refreshes-registry-reports-with-new-data-methods/) - At the end of February, MVC updated its registry with new payer data. MVC adds new data to the registry monthly upon receipt of new claims from included payers. This most recent update included the addition of two new months of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) claims, one
- [Overcoming Non-Medical Drivers of Health: A Success Story at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson](https://michiganvalue.org/overcoming-non-medicaldrivers-of-health-a-success-story-at-marshfield-medical-center-dickinson/) - In recent years, the pursuit of high-quality healthcare has pushed an increasing number of organizations to consider how tailored approaches can reduce variation in health outcomes, increase the value of care, and enhance patient experiences with the healthcare system. Reflecting this growing recognition, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) surveyed its members in 2024 to better
- [March Workgroups Highlight Chronic Kidney Disease Detection in Primary Care and Population Health Program](https://michiganvalue.org/march-workgroups-highlight-chronic-kidney-disease-detection-in-primary-care-and-population-health-program/) - In March, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a rural health workgroup focused on enhancing early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care and the second, a post-discharge follow-up workgroup focused on the impact of launching a population health program. MVC hosts two virtual workgroups per month with topics rotating
- [CQI Spotlight: Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-michigan-collaborative-for-type-2-diabetes/) - Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) affects over 1 in 9 adults in Michigan and increases the risk of kidney and cardiovascular disease, hypertension, nerve and eye damage. Although newer interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in treating and preventing T2D, barriers to widespread dissemination and implementation remain a challenge. Delivering evidence-based diabetes care to all T2D patients in
- [MVC Announces Agenda, Speakers for Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-agenda-speakers-for-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce the agenda for its spring collaborative-wide meeting on Fri., May 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the H Hotel in Midland, MI. This meeting’s theme of “collaboration in action” reflects a focus on partnerships, collaborating to overcome barriers, and leveraging data to shape improvement
- [MVC Virtual Networking Event: Collaborative Learning in Post-Discharge Follow-up for Sepsis Patients](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-virtual-networking-event-collaborative-learning-in-post-discharge-follow-up-for-sepsis-patients/) - On April 16, 2025, MVC hosted a virtual networking event providing members with an opportunity to make professional connections and discuss strategies for improving post-discharge follow-up for sepsis patients. Forty-six MVC members from thirty-three hospitals and seven health systems participated in the ninety-minute event. The event kicked off with an ice breaker activity (Figure 1) and an interactive quiz
- [MVC 2025 Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-2025-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary/) - Collaboration in Action: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Across Michigan The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its spring 2025 collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, May 9, in Midland. A total of 106 attendees representing 62 hospitals, 6 physician organizations, 6 Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs), and 11 healthcare systems from across the state of Michigan came together
- [April Workgroups Highlight Preoperative Testing and MVC’s Process Measures Report & Registry Review](https://michiganvalue.org/april-workgroups-highlight-preoperative-testing-and-mvcs-process-measures-report-registry-review/) - In April, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a preoperative testing workgroup focused on the CQI collaboration with the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) to reduce preoperative testing rates for low-risk surgeries, supplemented by a brief overview of the RITE-Size Initiative and how MVC sites can benefit from participating. The second workgroup,
- [Refreshed Hospital-Level, ED-Based Episode Push Reports Released April 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/refreshed-hospital-level-ed-based-episode-push-reports-released-april-2025/) - The MVC Coordinating Center distributed refreshed hospital-level versions of its push report utilizing emergency department-based episodes (“ED-based episodes”) in April, preparing versions for acute care hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals to include different comparison groups. The report leverages data focused specifically on patient episodes first initiated by a visit to the emergency department and follows
- [MVC Welcomes Its New Project Manager, Emily Woltmann, PhD, MSW](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-its-new-project-manager-emily-woltmann-phd-msw/) - I'm thrilled to join the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) as a project manager, supporting MVC’s value-based initiatives in cardiac rehabilitation and pre-operative testing, and more. The enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and dedication of the team has impressed me, and I look forward to contributing my experiences to our efforts. My interest in the gap between accessible, high-quality
- [CQI Spotlight: Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC)](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-michigan-surgical-quality-collaborative-msqc/) - Surgical quality improvement is essential for enhancing patient outcomes, ensuring safety, optimizing healthcare costs, and strengthening overall healthcare system performance. To build patient trust, reduce outcome variation, and drive continuous advancements in surgical practices, the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) was established in 2005. Originally created through a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of
- [June Workgroups Highlight Organizational Structure Impacts on Cardiac Rehab and Measuring System Quality](https://michiganvalue.org/june-workgroups-highlight-organizational-structure-impacts-on-cardiac-rehab-and-measuring-system-quality/) - In June, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a cardiac rehab workgroup focused on how healthcare organizational structures impact the effectiveness of cardiac rehab operations. The second workgroup, health in action, was a continuation of the recent MVC spring collaborative-wide meeting (CWM) presentation and discussion on How Should We Measure System Quality?
- [MVC Updates Registry with New Claims Across All Payers](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-updates-registry-with-new-claims-across-all-payers/) - This week MVC updated its registry with new claims from its included payers. This most recent update included the addition of three new months of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) claims, one new quarter of Medicaid claims, and one new quarter of Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims. Following these
- [MVC Welcomes Manager of Data Analytics Ian Raxter, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-manager-of-data-analytics-ian-raxter-mph/) - I am excited to be joining the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) team as Manager of Data Analytics! I look forward to working more closely with this great team to improve the quality of care across the state of Michigan. Since receiving my Master of Public Health in general epidemiology from the University of Michigan in
- [MVC Thanks Presenters from the First Half of 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-thanks-presenters-from-the-first-half-of-2025/) - The MVC Coordinating Center wishes to express our deep appreciation for the thirty-four dedicated professionals who stepped forward to present at MVC’s first and second quarter 2025 virtual workgroups and spring collaborative-wide meeting. We know that members have many demands on their time, competing priorities, and requests from other Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs) and professional
- [MVC’s Updated Common Conditions Report Now Available to Hospital Members](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-updated-common-conditions-report-now-available-to-hospital-members-2/) - Last week, the Coordinating Center distributed a refreshed version of MVC’s common conditions report. This report delivers a comprehensive analysis of care episodes for eight prevalent medical and surgical conditions frequently targeted for quality improvement initiatives within MVC hospitals. It assesses hospital performance and highlights potential areas for growth. The report’s current conditions include atrial
- [Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network Spring Meeting Recap](https://michiganvalue.org/michigan-cardiac-rehab-network-spring-meeting-recap/) - Earlier this spring, the Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR) hosted its virtual spring meeting with 74 attendees joining from cardiac rehab programs and hospitals across the state. MiCR was glad to host two guest presenters for the meeting, including Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS, Co-Director of the UCSF Cardiac Rehab and Wellness Center, and Brett Reynolds,
- [MVC Virtual Networking Event: Leveraging Claims Data for Rural & Critical Access Hospital Quality Initiatives](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-virtual-networking-rural-and-cah/) - On August 21, 2025, MVC Coordinating Center hosted a virtual networking event providing members from rural, critical access, and acute care hospitals with an opportunity to make professional connections and discuss strategies for leveraging claims data. Twenty-three MVC members from twenty different hospitals and eight health systems participated in the ninety-minute event. The event began
- [August Workgroups Highlight Preop Testing and Three-Pronged Behavioral Health Initiative](https://michiganvalue.org/august-workgroups-highlight-preop-testing-success-and-three-pronged-behavioral-health-initiative/) - In August, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – a preoperative testing workgroup focused on planning and evaluation of an initiative to reduce unnecessary preoperative testing, and a health in action workgroup on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) behavioral health initiative. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup presentations twice per month
- [Push Report Details New MVC Measure that Quantifies Gaps in Patient Outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/push-report-details-new-mvc-measure-that-quantifies-gaps-in-patient-outcomes/) - MVC distributed a new push report on Aug. 28, highlighting the components and methods for MVC’s newest measure: health outcome variation for all-cause readmissions. The goals of the recently distributed push reports are to familiarize hospital members with the measure methodology as well as provide a first look at their hospital’s performance. This measure was
- [CQI Spotlight: Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-michigan-urological-surgery-improvement-collaborative/) - Urological surgery quality improvement is essential for enhancing patient outcomes, ensuring safety, optimizing healthcare costs, and strengthening overall healthcare system performance. To foster patient trust, reduce outcome variation, and drive continuous advancements in urological surgery practices, the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC) was established in 2011. One of Michigan’s 21 Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs)
- [MVC Publishes its 2025 QECP Annual Report as a Qualified Entity](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-publishes-its-2025-qecp-annual-report-as-a-qualified-entity/) - Recently, the MVC Coordinating Center published its annual Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP) public report for 2025. This report [PDF] was published on the QECP section on MVC’s Data/Registry webpage and is an annual requirement for MVC as a qualified entity with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This was MVC’s fourth public QECP report,
- [Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting Agenda, Speakers Announced](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-collaborative-wide-meeting-agenda-speakers-announced/) - The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce the agenda for its fall collaborative-wide meeting on Fri., Oct. 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Vistatech Center in Livonia, MI. This meeting’s theme is “Adapting Together in 2025 and Beyond: High-Value Care for All in a Changing Landscape.” This meeting will highlight
- [September Workgroups Highlight Sepsis ED Triage Process and MVC’s Common Conditions and Procedures Report & Registry Review](https://michiganvalue.org/september-workgroups-highlight-sepsis-ed-triage-process-and-mvcs-common-conditions-and-procedures-report-registry-review/) - In September, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a sepsis workgroup focused on Henry Ford Health Macomb’s efforts to build a structured emergency department (ED) triage process specifically for patients diagnosed with sepsis. The second, a health in action workgroup focused on the recent MVC Common Conditions and Procedures Report and included
- [MVC 2025 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary - Adapting Together in 2025 and Beyond: High-value Care for All in a Changing Landscape](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-2025-fall-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its fall 2025 collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, Oct. 10, in Livonia. A total of 91 attendees representing 64 hospitals, three physician organizations, and 13 healthcare systems from across the state of Michigan came together to share strategies for mitigating the impact of non-medical drivers on health outcomes. MVC Director
- [Hospitals Receive PY25 Mid-Year Scorecards for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/hospitals-receive-py25-mid-year-scorecards-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - Last month the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed mid-year scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2025 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This report provided hospitals with their current standing for PY 2025. It also included a preview of measure scoring for the new health outcome
- [October Workgroup Highlights Food FARMacy Program for Chronic Disease Management](https://michiganvalue.org/october-workgroup-highlights-food-farmacy-program-for-chronic-disease-management/) - In October, MVC’s health in action workgroup featured Hurley Medical Center’s Amanda Escalera-Torres, RD, Director and Nutrition Specialist for their Food FARMacy program. The presentation shared how the program helps support patients with chronic diseases by providing healthy food and nutrition education. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup presentations twice per month, covering a variety
- [Highlights from the 4th Annual Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation Network (MiCR) In-Person Meeting in Troy, MI](https://michiganvalue.org/highlights-from-the-4th-annual-michigan-cardiac-rehabilitation-network-micr-in-person-meeting-in-troy-mi/) - The Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR) held its fourth annual in-person meeting at Corewell Health East in Troy, MI on Nov. 13, 2025. The full slide deck is now available [LINK]. Opening the meeting’s agenda was Mike Thompson, PhD, MPH, co-director of MiCR and senior advisor at MVC. He welcomed attendees to the Corewell Health
- [Celebrating 2025 Successes and Setting the Stage for 2026](https://michiganvalue.org/celebrating-2025-successes-and-setting-the-stage-for-2026/) - On behalf of the MVC Coordinating Center, let me first start this end-of-year blog by thanking you all for your partnership and continued support throughout 2025. In case you blinked and its now December – don’t worry, you’re not alone! The last year has flown by with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
- [November Workgroups Highlight Mobile Health and Patient Storytelling](https://michiganvalue.org/november-workgroups-highlight-mobile-health-and-patient-storytelling/) - In November, MVC hosted two virtual workgroup presentations – the first, a rural health workgroup, featured Hillsdale Hospital’s mobile health unit initiative. The second, a post-discharge follow-up workgroup, continued a presentation started at MVC’s February 2025 health in action workgroup on patient journey mapping and introduced a joint patient storytelling project by Healthy Behavior Optimization
- [December Workgroups Highlight RITE-Size Preoperative Testing and MVC Year End Reflections and Goals](https://michiganvalue.org/december-workgroups-highlight-rite-size-preoperative-testing-and-mvc-year-end-reflections-and-goals/) - In December, Michigan Value Collaborative’s (MVC) preoperative testing workgroup featured a co-presentation by Kelly Lewton, RN, BSN, Performance Improvement Coordinator for Lake Huron Medical Center, and Nicole Mott, MD, MSCR, a National Clinician Scholar at the University of Michigan supported by the Veterans Administration and a general surgery resident at the University of Colorado. The
- [MVC Thanks Presenters from the Second Half of 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-thanks-presenters-from-the-second-half-of-2025/) - The MVC Coordinating Center wishes to express our deep appreciation for the 31 dedicated healthcare professionals who volunteered to present at MVC’s third and fourth quarter 2025 virtual workgroups, fall collaborative-wide meeting, and the Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation network (MiCR) fall meeting. We know that MVC’s members and partners have many demands on their time from
- [January Workgroups Highlight Using Claims Data to Drive Sepsis QI and Reducing SSIs Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration](https://michiganvalue.org/january-workgroups-highlight-using-claims-data-to-drive-sepsis-qi-and-reducing-ssis-through-multidisciplinary-collaboration/) - In January, Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) kicked off the 2026 workgroup calendar with a sepsis workgroup focused on helping members better understand how to use claims-based data to support sepsis quality improvement (QI) efforts. The session featured an overview of sepsis-related reporting available on the MVC registry followed by an example of how custom analytic
- [Cardiac Rehabilitation Awareness Week Spotlighted Resources and Tools Improving Cardiac Rehab Enrollment](https://michiganvalue.org/cardiac-rehabilitation-awareness-week-spotlighted-resources-and-tools-improving-cardiac-rehab-enrollment/) - MVC and BMC2 took to LinkedIn recently to celebrate Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week, spotlighting the importance of cardiac rehabilitation for patients recovering from cardiovascular events. MVC and BMC2 collaborate to lead the Michigan Cardiac Rehab network (MiCR) and its related offerings. Across multiple posts, both teams highlighted stories, tools, collaborations, and insights designed to support
- [February Workgroup Highlights Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Utilization with a Member Panel and MVC Data](https://michiganvalue.org/february-workgroup-highlights-increasing-cardiac-rehabilitation-utilization-with-a-member-panel-and-mvc-data/) - In February, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted a virtual cardiac rehabilitation workgroup presentation featuring a panel of cardiac care specialists. The panel focused on discussing chronic heart failure metrics related to the pay for performance (P4P) program and how cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can play a vital part in the recovery process for congestive heart
- [MVC Virtual Networking Event: Relational Coordination in Healthcare Quality Improvement](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-virtual-networking-event-relational-coordination-in-healthcare-quality-improvement/) - In February, MVC hosted its first virtual networking event of 2026 with a special presentation on relational coordination by MVC Project Manager Emily Woltmann, PhD, MSW, and Richard Wylde, MSc, Deputy Director of Improvement at Leeds and York Partnership, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust. With more than 45 attendees, the event introduced members to relational coordination, a framework that can
- [Reducing Unnecessary Preoperative Testing: Progress on RITE-Size Partnership](https://michiganvalue.org/reducing-unnecessary-preoperative-testing-progress-on-rite-size-partnership/) - For many patients preparing for surgery, the process begins long before they enter the operating room. Blood tests, lab visits, and diagnostic screenings often become routine steps in preoperative care—even for patients undergoing low-risk procedures. In many cases, these tests add extra appointments and costs without changing how care is delivered. Research suggests that as
- [Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting Agenda, Speakers Announced](https://michiganvalue.org/spring-collaborative-wide-meeting-agenda-speakers-announced/) - The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce the agenda for its spring collaborative-wide meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI. This meeting’s theme is “From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Care Across Health Networks” and will highlight the various ways
- [April Workgroup Features Preoperative Testing Multipayer Report Registry Demonstration](https://michiganvalue.org/april-workgroup-features-preoperative-testing-multipayer-report-registry-demonstration/) - In April, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted a virtual preoperative testing workgroup featuring a presentation by the MVC Coordinating Center focused on utilizing MVC’s multi-payer preoperative testing registry reports. The MVC Coordinating Center hosts workgroup presentations once or twice per month, covering a variety of topics including post-discharge follow-up, sepsis, cardiac rehabilitation, rural health,
- [MVC Push Report Benchmarks Follow-Up Rates for CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, and Sepsis Patients](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-push-report-benchmarks-follow-up-rates-for-chf-copd-pneumonia-and-sepsis-patients/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed hospital-level follow-up push reports recently intended to support the evaluation of long-term trends as well as the identification of gaps in follow-up care across differing patient demographics. This report focused on follow-up care after hospitalization for congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and sepsis—four of
- [MVC 2026 Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary – From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Care Across Health Networks](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-2026-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary-from-innovation-to-impact-advancing-care-across-health-networks/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its spring 2026 collaborative-wide meeting on Fri., May 8, in Traverse City, Michigan. A total of 84 attendees representing 48 hospitals, 16 multi-hospital systems, and seven physician organizations from throughout the state of Michigan explored strategies for elevating quality across integrated health networks through the lens of system-wide alignment
- [Key Takeaways from MiCR’s First Telehealth Cardiac Rehab Forum](https://michiganvalue.org/key-takeaways-from-micrs-first-telehealth-cardiac-rehab-forum/) - Since 2019, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2) and the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) have worked together to improve cardiac rehabilitation utilization in Michigan. This collaboration led to the founding of the Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation network (MiCR) in 2022, a partnership that endeavors to increase participation in cardiac rehab for all
- [MVC Thanks Presenters from the First Half of 2026](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-thanks-presenters-from-the-first-half-of-2026/) - The MVC Coordinating Center wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation for the 39 generous healthcare professionals who stepped forward to present during MVC’s first and second quarter virtual workgroups, spring collaborative-wide meeting, and Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation network (MiCR) virtual forums on telehealth rehabilitation. The MVC Coordinating Center would not be able to deliver the variety
- [MVC June Workgroups Highlight Cardiac Rehab Telehealth & Using AI for Physician Feedback and QI in the ED](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-june-workgroups-highlight-cardiac-rehab-telehealth-using-ai-for-physician-feedback-and-qi-in-the-ed/) - In June, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) hosted two virtual workgroup presentations. The first was a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) workgroup that doubled as a Michigan Cardiac Rehab network (MiCR) telehealth forum focused on virtual group CR programming with a live action demonstration. The second workgroup, health in action, focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) can
- [MVC In-Person Networking Event: Continuing the Conversation – A Networking Dinner on System-Level Quality Metrics](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-in-person-networking-event-continuing-the-conversation-a-networking-dinner-on-system-level-quality-metrics/) - On June 17, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) welcomed 18 quality leaders representing 16 hospitals across six health systems for an evening of networking and collaborative discussion focused on the future of system-level quality improvement. The event built upon conversations from MVC’s spring collaborative-wide meeting, where participants identified opportunities and goals for measuring quality improvement
- [Share Your Success Story at MVC's Fall 2026 Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/share-your-success-story-at-mvcs-fall-2026-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) is now accepting presentation proposals for its fall 2026 collaborative-wide meeting, taking place Fri., Oct. 9, at the VistaTech Center in Livonia, Michigan. Each collaborative-wide meeting provides an opportunity for members to learn directly from one another by sharing innovative approaches, practical lessons learned, and successful quality improvement strategies. MVC
- [MVC Welcomes Faculty Advisor and Physician Ryan Howard](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-faculty-advisor-and-physician-ryan-howard/) - I am so excited to be joining the Michigan Value Collaborative as a Senior Faculty Advisor. I’ve worked closely with the Collaborative Quality Initiatives for the last decade and am thrilled to continue that work in this new role! By way of introduction, I am a surgeon and healthcare researcher at the University of Michigan.
- [CQI Spotlight: Obstetrics Initiative](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-obstetrics-initiative/) - In 2018, Michigan was facing a concerning reality: nearly one in three births in the state occurred by cesarean delivery, a rate that exceeded the national average and signaled opportunities to improve the safety, experience, and value of childbirth care. Behind every data point were real families navigating some of the most important moments of
- [CQI Spotlight: Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-michigan-oncology-quality-consortium/) - Cancer care is not defined by treatments alone—it is measured by the experiences, quality of life, and outcomes of the people navigating the disease. Across Michigan, patients with cancer face complex clinical decisions alongside challenges that extend beyond the clinic, from treatment side effects to barriers in accessing supportive services. Through statewide collaboration, shared data,
- [MVC and MSSIC Impact Assessment Quantifies $73M in Cost Savings from Reduced Surgical Complications](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-and-mssic-impact-assessment-quantifies-73m-in-cost-savings-from-reduced-surgical-complications/) - Over the past several years, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) has partnered with clinical quality collaboratives across the state to better understand how improvements in care delivery translate into value—for patients, providers, and payers alike. By pairing robust clinical data with claims-based cost and utilization data, these partnerships allow us to move beyond reporting improvement
- [Reports Identify Opportunity to Reduce Preoperative Testing](https://michiganvalue.org/reports-identify-room-for-growth-for-preoperative-testing/) - MVC distributed its final push report of 2021 this week when the Coordinating Center distributed preoperative testing reports to members. It provided recipients with refreshed data using only Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan claims in order to provide the most up-to-date and granular preoperative testing information available. In general, the report demonstrated significant variation
- [Michigan Value Collaborative Value Coalition Campaign. Introducing the Preoperative Testing VCC and Report Series.](https://michiganvalue.org/1410-2/) - In 2020, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) introduced the Preoperative Testing Value Coalition Campaign (VCC) with the aim of reducing the use of unnecessary preoperative testing for surgical procedures. As part of this new campaign to improve quality, reduce cost, and improve the equity of care delivery in Michigan, the Coordinating Center developed and distributed
- [MVC Welcomes Megan Heath, PhD, as Lead Analyst](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-megan-heath-phd-as-lead-analyst/) - I am thrilled to be joining the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) team as a Lead Analyst. I look forward to working alongside MVC's talented team of coordinators, administrators, and analysts to support the collaborative's mission of identifying high-impact quality improvement projects and assessing the value of the CQI mission. My path to health economics and
- [PY 2025 Final Scorecards Shared for MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/py-2025-final-scorecards-shared-for-mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - Last month, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed final scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2025 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. This report provided hospitals with their final scores for PY 2025 as well as detailed breakdowns by scoring components. It also included a preview
- [CQI Spotlight: Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium](https://michiganvalue.org/cqi-spotlight-michigan-radiation-oncology-quality-consortium/) - Cancer treatment is complex, and for many patients, radiation therapy is a critical part of their care journey. Yet the delivery of radiation therapy—how much is given, how often, and with what level of precision—can vary widely across providers, with meaningful implications for outcomes, side effects, and overall patient experience. The Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality
- [MVC Q4 Newsletter Highlights EOY Success Stories](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-q4-newsletter-highlights-eoy-success-stories/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative's quarterly newsletter provides in-depth synopses of MVC events, updates, and spotlights on members and partners. The final newsletter of 2022 was released this week (Figure 1), summarizing the activities and accomplishments that took place in Q4 of this year. First and foremost, the Coordinating Center thanked its members for their partnership
- [MEDIC Helps EDs in Michigan Improve Care for Adults, Children](https://michiganvalue.org/medic-helps-eds-in-michigan-improve-care-for-adults-children/) - Serving a spectrum of functions, emergency departments (EDs) provide essential care and services, operating in the critical space between outpatient and inpatient care. EDs also serve as a safety net within the US healthcare landscape by performing necessary clinical services for populations who may not otherwise have access. Patients visiting the ED may undergo a
- [MVC Develops PO Post-Discharge and ED-Based Episode Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-develops-po-post-discharge-and-ed-based-episode-reports/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) recently completed the development of two new push reports tailored to physician organizations (POs). Both reports mirrored hospital-level push reports distributed earlier this summer and reflect MVC’s ongoing approach to refining and tailoring its analytic offerings to the patient populations and needs of its diverse membership. The first new PO
- [MVC Welcomes New Analyst, Kim Fox, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-analyst-kim-fox-mph/) - It is a privilege to be welcomed to the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) team as a Senior Data Analyst! As a new member of the MVC team, I am excited to learn from and work alongside a talented team of MVC coordinators, administrators, and analysts to help improve the health of Michigan through creating sustainable,
- [MVC Calls Attention to Research, Resources During Week-Long Preoperative Testing Campaign](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-calls-attention-to-research-resources-during-week-long-preoperative-testing-campaign/) - Prior to surgery, most Michigan patients will undergo a series of tests, such as blood draws, urinalysis, chest x-rays, or electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs). Many of these tests are unnecessary for healthy patients undergoing low-risk procedures such as groin hernia repair. Routine preoperative testing is widely considered a low-value service, and yet a majority of hospitals continue
- [MVC Reflects on 2023 Mid-Year Progress and Successes](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-reflects-on-2023-mid-year-progress-and-successes/) - As the Michigan Value Collaborative continues its activity in the second half of 2023, the MVC team is taking a moment to pause and reflect on the tremendous work accomplished over the past six months. Here is a look back at some of the highlights. NEW ED-BASED EPISODE DATA MVC spent significant time and effort
- [MVC Kicks Off 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at May 19 Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-kicks-of-10-year-anniversary-celebration-at-may-19-meeting/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative premiered several new materials and offerings at this week's Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting, including the kickoff of its 10-year anniversary celebration. Established in 2013 as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Value Partnerships Program, MVC was envisioned as a Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI) focused on "helping Michigan hospitals achieve
- [Study Shows Lasting Impact of a Modifier 22 Initiative on Opioid Use Among Vasectomy Patients](https://michiganvalue.org/study-shows-lasting-impact-of-a-modifier-22-initiative-on-opioid-use-among-vasectomy-patients/) - The opioid epidemic continues to harm individuals and communities worldwide; over-prescribing, overuse, and related overdose deaths persist in the United States and abroad. Without proper intervention, the proliferation of opioid use disorder and its negative impact on population health will continue. Healthcare professionals and stakeholders eager to stem this crisis are investing in the development
- [MVC Welcomes New Analyst, Kushbu Narender Singh, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-analyst-kushbu-narender-singh-mph/) - I would like to introduce myself as the Michigan Value Collaborative’s (MVC) newest data analyst. I am very thankful to be a part of this incredible team! I am an internationally trained dentist from India with over eight years of clinical and research experience. From childhood, I have been motivated to help people improve their
- [MVC Welcomes New Analyst, Jiaying (“Janet”) Zhang, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-analyst-jiaying-janet-zhang-mph/) - Hello, I'm Jiaying Zhang (张佳莹), also known as Janet, and I am thrilled to join the remarkable team at the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) as an analyst. Hailing from China, my global and diverse experiences have shaped my approach to problem-solving and provided me with a unique perspective. I recently earned a Master of Public
- [MVC Uses New ED-Based Episode Data in Latest Push Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-uses-new-ed-based-episode-data-in-latest-push-report/) - The MVC Coordinating Center recently distributed its first-ever report based on new emergency department-based episodes (“ED-based episodes”), sharing versions with site coordinators and quality improvement staff at 102 participating MVC member hospitals across Michigan. Reports featured each hospital’s own attributed ED-based episode data for five high-volume ED conditions: chest pain, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary
- [MVC's 2023 Cardiac Rehabilitation Reports Shared with Hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/mvcs-2023-cardiac-rehabilitation-reports-shared-with-hospitals/) - Participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs is a crucial strategy for improving cardiac health outcomes. Participation reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular-specific mortality, reduces readmissions, and enhances the patient’s quality of life. Despite the identifiable benefits, Michigan patients underutilize this high-value program, falling well below the 70% participation goal set by the Million Hearts
- [MVC Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting Summary: Connecting the Dots for Value-Based Healthcare](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting-summary-connecting-the-dots/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its first collaborative-wide meeting of 2023 last Friday. A total of 90 leaders registered, representing 52 different hospitals, 13 physician organizations (POs), and five stakeholder organizations from across the state of Michigan. This meeting’s theme of “Connecting the Dots: Celebrating 10 Years of Insights into Value-Based Healthcare” focused on
- [MVC Honors Mental Health Awareness Month with Workgroup](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-honors-mental-health-awareness-month-with-workgroup/) - Mental illness and related conditions such as depression are increasingly prevalent and costly. More than 50% of patients will be diagnosed with mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime, according to a World Health Organization research survey, and one in four adolescents will experience depression by the age of 18, contributing to
- [Latest MVC Push Reports and Resources Draw Attention to Low-Value Preoperative Testing](https://michiganvalue.org/latest-mvc-push-reports-and-resources-draw-attention-to-low-value-preoperative-testing/) - This week MVC distributed its first of two preoperative testing push reports of 2023, providing members with an opportunity to benchmark their testing practices. MVC first introduced its preoperative testing push reports in 2021 to help members reduce the use of unnecessary testing for surgical procedures. Preoperative testing for low-risk surgeries, especially for young and
- [MVC Evaluates Impact of MOQC Antiemetic Initiative on Healthcare Utilization During Chemotherapy](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-evaluates-impact-of-moqc-antiemetic-initiative-on-healthcare-utilization-during-chemotherapy/) - Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) is among the most feared side effects of chemotherapy among cancer patients. It impairs the patient's quality of life and also adds to the morbidity and cost of therapy. That is why the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC)—a physician-led, voluntary collaborative of medical and gynecologic oncologists who work to improve
- [MVC Announces Speakers, Breakout Sessions for Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-announces-speakers-breakout-sessions-for-spring-collaborative-wide-meeting/) - The MVC Coordinating Center is excited to announce the agenda for its Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Vistatech Center in Livonia, MI. This meeting’s theme of “connecting the dots” reflects a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, care transitions, and alternative sites of care. This meeting
- [MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program: PY22 in Review](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program-py22-in-review/) - Last month the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed final scorecards for Program Year (PY) 2022 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. PY 2022 was the first year of a two-year cycle for which MVC data was used to evaluate hospitals on two of seven selected
- [Follow-Up After CHF, Cardiac Rehab Top New Value Metric Selections for P4P PYs 24-25](https://michiganvalue.org/4027-2/) - In the final months of 2022, the MVC team distributed metric selection reports for Program Years 2024 and 2025 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. These reports were provided in conjunction with details pertaining to the selection process as well as changes to the program
- [HMS CQI Receives Endorsements from National Quality Forum](https://michiganvalue.org/hms-cqi-receives-endorsements-from-national-quality-forum/) - Michigan healthcare systems and professionals have the unique opportunity to leverage a portfolio of Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs), all working diligently to support collaboration and data sharing. Together with their partners, these CQIs improve the quality and value of healthcare in Michigan and beyond. One such CQI achieved a momentous distinction in January 2023 when
- [MVC to Honor Medical Pioneers for February's Black History Month](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-to-honor-medical-pioneers-for-februarys-black-history-month/) - Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the triumphs and reflect on the struggles of African American or Black persons throughout the history of the United States. In honor of this celebration, the MVC team is highlighting some of the Black pioneers who opened doors to medical fields and advanced the field of health
- [MVC and MHA Keystone Center Partner to Develop New Statewide Childbirth Outcomes Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-and-mha-keystone-center-partner-to-develop-new-statewide-childbirth-outcomes-report/) - The birth of a child is a life-changing experience and a significant clinical event, with those experiencing pregnancy and childbirth hoping for a positive experience and healthy outcome. Yet the maternal mortality rate in the United States was 23.8 per 100,000 live births in 2020, and four in five pregnancy-related deaths were preventable according to
- [Latest PO Joint Replacement Report Adds Outpatient Rehab Rates, Demographics, and More](https://michiganvalue.org/latest-po-joint-replacement-report-adds-outpatient-rehab-rates-demographics-and-more/) - MVC proudly partners with 40 physician organizations (PO) spanning the state of Michigan and continues to refine and add to the resources tailored to these members. As part of this work, MVC recently refreshed and shared PO joint replacement reports in December. These PO-level reports were first shared in October 2021 with a focus on
- [MVC Coordinating Center Looking Back at 2022 and Forward to 2023](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-looking-back-at-2022-and-forward-to-2023/) - On behalf of the MVC Coordinating Center, I’d like to start by wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year! MVC had a stellar 2022 with a wide range of successful activities, all while continuing to support hospitals, physician organizations, and CQI partners. Over the course of 2022, MVC welcomed three new members
- [New MI Mind CQI Connects Body and Mind to Health in Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/new-mi-mind-cqi-connects-body-and-mind-to-health-in-michigan/) - Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. It claimed nearly 46,000 lives in 2020—a rate 30% higher than two decades ago. More recent data has even shown an increase in the rate of suicide after two years of declining rates. In the state of Michigan, the suicide mortality rate was 14
- [Understanding MVC Episode Creation and the Meaning of Data](https://michiganvalue.org/understanding-mvc-episode-creation-and-the-meaning-of-data/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) houses a wealth of administrative claims data for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, and Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries in Michigan. These data provide valuable insights about health services utilization, patient outcomes, and the value of care received at facilities across Michigan. To gain meaningful insight from large
- [PY 2024-2025 Selection Reports Sent for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/py-2024-2025-selection-reports-sent-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - Beginning in 2018, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) allocated 10% of its Pay-For-Performance (P4P) Program to a metric based on Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) claims data. In 2022, the BCBSM P4P Quarterly Workgroup approved changes to how hospitals are evaluated in future program cycles. The upcoming two-year cycle including Program Years (PYs) 2024
- [Happy Thanksgiving from the MVC Coordinating Center](https://michiganvalue.org/happy-thanksgiving-from-the-mvc-coordinating-center/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative wishes you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to all Michigan hospitals and physician organizations for working tirelessly every day to improve healthcare quality across Michigan. We are grateful for your partnership and your efforts on behalf of Michigan patients.
- [Distressed Community Index Data Supplements MVC Equity Work](https://michiganvalue.org/distressed-community-index-data-supplements-mvc-equity-work/) - Emphasizing health equity in Michigan is a key strategic initiative for the Michigan Value Collaborative. MVC kicked off this strategic initiative at its October 2021 semi-annual meeting with the theme of “The Social Risk and Health Equity Dilemma.” Since then, MVC has expanded its access to data sets related to health equity, developed hospital health
- [MVC Fall Semi-Annual Summary: Prescribing Health in Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-fall-semi-annual-summary-prescribing-health-in-michigan/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its second semi-annual meeting of 2022 last Friday, marking MVC’s first in-person collaborative-wide meeting since 2019. A total of 90 leaders registered for the meeting, representing 25 different hospitals, seven physician organizations (POs), and five stakeholder organizations from across the state of Michigan. This meeting’s theme of “Prescribing Health
- [First Annual MiCR Meeting Draws Cardiac Rehab Stakeholders](https://michiganvalue.org/first-annual-micr-meeting-draws-cardiac-rehab-stakeholders/) - Since its inception earlier this year, the Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation Network (MiCR) has sought to equitably increase cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation for all eligible individuals in Michigan. A key step in this process has been to assemble an engaged group of stakeholders that share this vision from around the state, which culminated in the first
- [MVC Celebrates Achievements for National Healthcare Quality Week](https://michiganvalue.org/3372-2/) - As the conclusion of National Healthcare Quality Week approaches, MVC is proud to honor healthcare quality professionals for their unique contributions toward service delivery and improvements in healthcare facilities. Thus far in 2022, much was achieved by MVC staff, members, and partners. Collectively, these teams work to improve outcomes for patients in a way that
- [MVC Releases Its Fall Semi-Annual Agenda, Speaker Topics](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-releases-its-fall-semi-annual-agenda-speaker-topics/) - The MVC Coordinating Center recently released the full agenda for its forthcoming Fall 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting, which takes place in Lansing at the Radisson Hotel on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MVC holds collaborative-wide meetings twice each year to bring together quality leaders and clinicians from across the state. This
- [MVC Welcomes Usha Nuliyalu to Coordinating Center Team](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-new-analyst-to-coordinating-center-team/) - I am excited to join the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) team as a data analyst, where I look forward to utilizing MVC’s robust data to support the vision and goals of the team. Along with a 50% effort at MVC, I am working at the Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy analyzing healthcare claims data
- [BCBSM Initiative Incentivizes Data Collection on Social Factors](https://michiganvalue.org/bcbsm-initiative-incentivizes-data-collection-on-social-factors/) - Health equity is a top priority for providers across the country, who are keenly aware of the prevalence and exacerbation of existing health inequities. The state of Michigan in particular ranks poorly in measures of population health and social determinants of health (SDOH), which represent a huge opportunity to improve equity and health outcomes for patients.
- [Breastfeeding Awareness Month: The Value of Hospital Initiatives](https://michiganvalue.org/breastfeeding-awareness-month-the-value-of-hospital-initiatives/) - As August is National Breastfeeding Month, many healthcare professionals and hospitals across the country are joining in to promote its benefits. Currently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first six months of life and then alongside solids as long as mutually desired by mother and child for two
- [Latest MVC Preop Testing Report Features New Figures and Data](https://michiganvalue.org/latest-mvc-preop-testing-report-features-new-figures-and-data/) - This week MVC distributed its second preoperative testing push report of 2022, providing members with another opportunity to benchmark their testing practices. MVC first introduced its preoperative testing push reports in 2021 to help members reduce the use of unnecessary testing for surgical procedures. Preoperative testing, especially for low-risk surgeries, often provides no clinical benefits
- [Ambulatory Surgical Centers Transforming Surgery Market](https://michiganvalue.org/ambulatory-surgical-centers-transforming-surgery-market/) - Surgery in the United States is transforming, with as many as 70% of surgeries currently performed in an outpatient setting. Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) have grown significantly over the past decade and are now a critical part of the healthcare system. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association now represents more than 6,000 centers across the United
- [Reflecting on MVC's Accomplishments: January-June 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/reflecting-on-mvcs-accomplishments-january-june-2022/) - As we start the second half of 2022, the MVC Coordinating Center is taking a moment to pause and reflect on the tremendous work that has been accomplished over the past six months. Here is a look back at some of the highlights. JANUARY MVC Workgroups consist of a diverse group of representatives from Michigan
- [MVC Coordinating Center Team Volunteers at Member Hospital](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-team-volunteers-at-member-hospital/) - As employers and managers endeavor to invest in their company’s culture, there is one often overlooked activity that can positively impact job satisfaction: volunteering. According to a study from Deloitte, cultivating a culture that encourages volunteerism can boost employee morale, workplace atmosphere, and brand perception. It found that 89% of employees believe companies with sponsored
- [MVC Registry to Soon Include Patient-Level Medicare Data](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-registry-to-soon-include-patient-level-medicare-data/) - In the coming weeks, MVC registry users will receive communications outlining several required steps related to implementing the Coordinating Center’s new data use agreement (DUA) as a qualified entity (QE) with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The QE DUA permits MVC to display Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims data with fewer data suppression
- [MVC Welcomes Associate Program Manager Erin Conklin](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-welcomes-associate-program-manager-erin-conklin/) - Inspired by the Michigan Value Collaborative’s (MVC) vision and mission, I am thrilled to join the team as Associate Program Manager. In this newly created role, I will be responsible for supporting the management, performance, and daily operations of the MVC Coordinating Center. After receiving my Master of Public Administration degree from the University of
- [HBOM Resources Help CQIs, Providers Reduce Smoking](https://michiganvalue.org/hbom-resources-help-cqis-providers-reduce-smoking/) - Today, the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the United States is tobacco use. National studies show that 70% of smokers want to quit, but in Michigan only about 15% receive treatment. This critical gap is the current focus of one of the newest population health Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs) in the
- [MVC, BMC2 Launch Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network & Toolkit](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-bmc2-launch-michigan-cardiac-rehab-network-toolkit/) - This year in the United States, cardiovascular disease will be responsible for one in every four deaths. Despite its prevalence, few cardiac patients eligible for cardiac rehabilitation utilize this life-changing program. In response, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2) recently established the new Michigan Cardiac
- [MVC Releases Agenda, Speakers for May Semi-Annual Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-releases-agenda-speakers-for-may-semi-annual-meeting/) - The MVC Coordinating Center recently released the full agenda for its forthcoming spring Semi-Annual Meeting on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 10-11:30 a.m. The MVC Coordinating Center holds collaborative-wide meetings twice each year to bring together quality leaders and clinicians from across the state. This meeting’s theme of “turning data and collaboration into action” reflects
- [New Collaborative MIBAC Seeks to Address Back Pain](https://michiganvalue.org/new-collaborative-mibac-seeks-to-address-back-pain/) - Lower back pain is a common—and challenging—realm of healthcare that is the leading cause of disability globally. As many as 80-95% of patients presenting to primary care providers with this condition have no identifiable origin for their pain. The absence of a specific etiology is exacerbated by challenges related to treatment; although there are many
- [Unique Food Assistance Program Bridges Medical and Food Sectors](https://michiganvalue.org/unique-food-assistance-program-bridges-medical-and-food-sectors/) - MVC hosted another successful session of its new health equity workgroup last week with a guest presentation by Ariane Donnelly, MPH, RD, Health Promotion Coordinator at the Washtenaw County Health Department. The new health equity workgroup was established in response to a greater strategic focus on health equity within the MVC Coordinating Center as well
- [Health Equity Report Refreshed with New Data and Demographics](https://michiganvalue.org/health-equity-report-refreshed-with-new-data-and-demographics/) - With an enhanced strategic focus on health equity, the MVC Coordinating Center was excited to share refreshed versions of its health equity push report this week. The health equity report was first launched in August 2021 in response to growing interest from members as well as widening gaps in health outcomes for patients with a
- [MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program: PY21 in Review](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program-py21-in-review/) - Last month the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center distributed the final scorecards for the 2021 program year of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. The 2021 program year was the second year of a two-year cycle for which hospitals were evaluated using MVC data. Hospitals
- [MVC Collates Hospital Quality Initiatives to Support Collaboration](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-launches-database-of-members-quality-initiatives/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative has always been deeply interested in fostering a collaborative learning environment that enables providers to learn from one another in a cooperative, non-competitive space. In support of that priority, the Coordinating Center completed hospital site visits in 2021 in order to better understand the priorities and activities of its member hospitals
- [MVC Draws Attention to Cardiac Rehab in Promotional Week](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-draws-attention-to-cardiac-rehab-in-promotional-week/) - Every February while the nation honors American Heart Month, a subset of heart health advocates spend one week paying tribute to the lifesaving value of cardiac rehabilitation. Last week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center joined in on Cardiac Rehabilitation Week by helping to increase awareness and promote MVC’s efforts to improve utilization. Over
- [Considerations for a System Approach to Quality Improvement](https://michiganvalue.org/considerations-for-a-system-approach-to-quality-improvement/) - As healthcare systems continue to grow and expand, organizational leadership must consider how to implement quality improvement projects across multiple sites and venues. Currently, quality improvement is implemented using a variety of efforts and methods including project-based and system-wide change. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) shared
- [New Report on Colectomy Distributed to Member POs](https://michiganvalue.org/new-report-on-colectomy-distributed-to-member-pos/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative introduced its first colectomy physician organization (PO) report this week. A colectomy is the surgical removal of a section of the large intestine (colon) or bowel and is performed to treat diseases of the bowel (i.e., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer). The report incorporated administrative claims of attributed members
- [New Health Equity Workgroup Has Successful Launch](https://michiganvalue.org/new-health-equity-workgroup-has-successful-launch/) - Health equity has captured the attention of healthcare. It was a top trend for healthcare providers in 2021, and surveys indicate it will be one of the main priorities for large healthcare employers in 2022. It is also a key strategic focus of the MVC Coordinating Center in the years ahead. As such, MVC is
- [MVC Coordinating Center Looking Back at 2021 and Forward to 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-looking-back-at-2021-and-forward-to-2022/) - Let me begin the first MVC blog of 2022 by wishing you all a very happy new year on behalf of everyone at the MVC Coordinating Center. I’ve started my last two recaps with this line and ended with the hope of seeing you all in-person sometime soon. Since we still haven’t quite managed to
- [MVC Shares National Action Plan with COPD Workgroup Attendees](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-shares-national-action-plan-with-copd-workgroup-attendees/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held a bi-monthly virtual workgroup recently on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that accounts for the majority of deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases and is continuously a leading cause of death in the United States. Notably, COPD is nearly two times as prevalent in rural areas as
- [Studies Find Value in Virtual Reality for Pain Management](https://michiganvalue.org/studies-find-value-in-virtual-reality-for-pain-management/) - Pain management is a critical component of effective care for patients. Amidst the opioid epidemic, however, pain management is highly nuanced for clinicians balancing their patient’s needs and wishes with state and hospital guidelines for prescribing. Although these guidelines are designed to curb opioid misuse—over 10 million patients misused prescription opioids in 2019—they are sometimes
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://michiganvalue.org/happy-thanksgiving/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative wishes you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to our partners and members for working tirelessly every day to improve healthcare quality across Michigan.
- [Healthcare Leaders Issue Support for Climate Change Mitigation](https://michiganvalue.org/healthcare-leaders-issue-support-for-climate-change-mitigation/) - The past year forced healthcare to grapple with never-before-seen challenges. In response, facilities and clinicians found ways to think creatively, adapt, and find common ground with peers to best steward the health and safety of our communities. But the pandemic isn’t the only challenge requiring that kind of response. The healthcare industry is placing greater
- [Introducing MVC Engagement Associate Chelsea Andrews, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/introducing-mvc-engagement-associate-chelsea-andrews-mph/) - I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Michigan Value Collaborative’s (MVC) new Engagement Associate. As the Engagement Associate, I will work closely with the Site Engagement Manager and Site Engagement Coordinator to foster collaboration among members and other stakeholders and drive outreach efforts that facilitate statewide cross-institutional learning. I am
- [October 2021 MVC Semi-Annual: Virtual Meeting Recap](https://michiganvalue.org/october-2021-mvc-semi-annual-virtual-meeting-recap/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its second virtual semi-annual meeting of 2021 on Friday, October 22nd. A total of 221 leaders from a variety of healthcare disciplines attended Friday’s virtual meeting, representing 70 different hospitals and 23 physician organizations (POs) from across the state of Michigan. These participants came together to hear about the
- [MVC Releases New Physician Organization Joint Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-releases-new-physician-organization-joint-report/) - Taking care of patients is the most important responsibility of the healthcare industry. To achieve optimal care, providers require robust and valuable resources that support their efforts. At MVC’s inception in 2013, the primary focus was the development of hospital-based metrics to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and encourage hospitals to collaborate in best
- [MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program Year 2021 Update](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program-year-2021-update/) - The COVID-19 pandemic impacted hospitals throughout the state in 2020 and the MVC Coordinating Center deemed it necessary to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program. The goal was to determine if adjustments needed to be made to maintain fairness across
- [Fall Semi-Annual Meeting Agenda Highlights Health Equity Topics](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-semi-annual-meeting-agenda-highlights-health-equity-topics/) - The MVC Coordinating Center recently released the full agenda for its forthcoming fall Semi-Annual Meeting on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am. The MVC Coordinating Center holds collaborative-wide meetings twice each year to bring together quality leaders and clinicians from across the state. This year’s theme of “the social risk and health equity dilemma”
- [Staffing Shortage Challenges Hospitals Across Michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/staffing-shortage-challenges-hospitals-across-michigan/) - The past 18 months of the pandemic forced healthcare to be creative and responsive to the needs of the moment, and in that time the MVC Coordinating Center heard from members about how they are working to maintain a high quality of care. The challenges and pivots shared by members vary significantly because facilities were
- [Patient-Reported Outcomes Improve Quality, Equity of Care](https://michiganvalue.org/patient-reported-outcomes-improve-quality-equity-of-care/) - For several years, patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been a topic of interest, in part due to increased utilization of electronic data and the integration of delivery systems. PROs are defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Quality Forum as "any report of the status of a patient's health condition that comes directly
- [Joint, CHF Top Members' Selections for MVC P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/joint-chf-top-members-selections-for-mvc-p4p-program/) - The MVC Coordinating Center recently distributed condition selection reports for Program Years 2022 and 2023 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program. The reports were provided in conjunction with details pertaining to the condition selection process, as well as changes to the scoring methodology, cohort assignments,
- [MVC Coordinating Center Launches Health Equity Report](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center-launches-health-equity-report/) - As hospitals begin to identify lessons learned since the start of the pandemic, providers are keenly aware of the prevalence and exacerbation of existing health inequities. Despite the fact that many providers are increasingly interested in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) and equitable access to care, communities of color and other minorities that
- [Predictive Analytics Assist with Chronic Disease Prevention](https://michiganvalue.org/predictive-analytics-assists-with-chronic-disease-prevention/) - The healthcare system has an immense wealth of information at its digital fingertips. Big data is constantly expanding from sources such as digitized patient records, patient wearables, medical apps, genome datasets, monitoring devices, and more. A critical challenge facing hospitals and health systems today is in effectively identifying strategies and personnel to utilize big data
- [Growth On the Horizon for Robotic Process Automation in Healthcare](https://michiganvalue.org/growth-on-the-horizon-for-robotic-process-automation-in-healthcare/) - Hospital quality improvement teams have an increasingly difficult task ahead. Their efforts to improve quality of care across a wide range of medical services must be balanced with the need to expand their facility’s capacity, ensure proper handling of sensitive data, adhere to strict procedures, cut costs, and adapt to the limitations of a pandemic.
- [MVC Registry Expands with Addition of Medicaid Episodes](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-registry-expands-with-addition-of-medicaid-episodes/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center recently added Medicaid data to its registry. This update reflects the culmination of many months of work to acquire, process, clean, and add the data, which became available on July 16 to MVC registry users. The current data set is from 1/1/15 through 9/30/19, which amounts to claims
- [Condition Selection Process Announced for MVC Component of BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/condition-selection-process-announced-for-mvc-component-of-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - This week the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center announced the condition selection process for program year (PY) 2022 and PY 2023 of the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program. The timeline for each program year’s stages are detailed in Figure 1. Figure 1. In the announcement,
- [Introducing Carla Novak, MVC's Administrative Assistant](https://michiganvalue.org/introducing-carla-novak-mvcs-administrative-assistant/) - I am excited to be joining the MVC team as the Administrative Assistant. I was born in Ohio (Go Buckeyes!) and moved to Michigan when I was young. I have always had a desire to work on the clerical side of healthcare, which led me to several roles within Michigan Medicine. Most recently, I worked
- [Introducing MVC's Newest Analyst, Kristen Palframan, MPH](https://michiganvalue.org/introducing-mvcs-newest-analyst-kristen-palframan-mph/) - I am excited to have joined the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) this month as a data analyst. I’m really looking forward to working with the MVC team and using my experience in data management and analysis to support the goal of improving the quality and value of healthcare in Michigan. My background is primarily in
- [Custom Hospital Analytics Result in Case Study for Collaborative](https://michiganvalue.org/custom-hospital-analytics-result-in-case-study-for-collaborative/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center encourages its members to seek out custom analytics to inform and support ongoing quality improvement activities. These requests can help hospitals and physician organizations dig deeper into specific aspects of their administrative claims data and, as a result, better understand areas for improvement. As custom analytics have been
- [Virtual Site Visits Underway with MVC Members](https://michiganvalue.org/virtual-site-visits-underway-with-mvc-members/) - The COVID-19 pandemic affected hospital operations in a myriad of ways, with many Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) members experiencing circumstances that could impact their score on the MVC Component of the BCBSM Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program. In order to mitigate some of the effect of COVID-19, the MVC Coordinating Center introduced two extra bonus points to
- [Identifying and Solving Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations](https://michiganvalue.org/identifying-and-solving-potentially-preventable-hospitalizations/) - As hospitals continue to work on reducing readmissions, another area of focus to reduce costs is through preventing potentially preventable hospitalizations, especially in chronic conditions. Potentially preventable hospitalizations, known as PPHs, are unplanned hospitalizations that have the potential to be avoided if timely and appropriate outpatient care had been received. However, in order to reduce
- [Introducing Jana Stewart, MPH, MS Communication Specialist for MVC](https://michiganvalue.org/introducing-jana-stewart-mph-ms-communication-specialist-for-mvc/) - I am excited to join the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) as Communications Specialist. This new position will help highlight MVC’s success stories, support MVC member events and engagement activities, and promote MVC services throughout the state of Michigan. I look forward to getting to know MVC members and hearing their feedback in the coming months.
- [Supporting the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19](https://michiganvalue.org/supporting-the-mental-health-of-healthcare-workers-during-covid-19/) - Over the last year, the way in which care is delivered has changed and in turn, healthcare workers are faced with potentially high levels of anxiety and depression. These front-line workers, already at risk for high-levels of stress and burnout, are now experiencing even higher levels of stress. Mental Health America recently shared an article
- [MVC Semi-Annual Meeting May 2021 - Virtual Meeting Recap](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-semi-annual-meeting-may-2021-virtual-meeting-recap/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) held its first virtual semi-annual meeting of 2021 on Friday, May 7th. A total of 221 leaders from a variety of healthcare disciplines attended Friday’s virtual meeting, representing 74 different hospitals and 30 physician organizations (POs) from across the State of Michigan. These participants came together to hear about the
- [Monitoring Chronic Disease Utilizing Social Media and Sensors](https://michiganvalue.org/monitoring-chronic-disease-utilizing-social-media-and-sensors/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “treating individuals with chronic diseases accounts for 86% of health care costs.” While the number of those living with chronic conditions and the associated costs may be increasing, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) is committed to providing you with current data around providing the right care,
- [MVC Launches New Physician Organization Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-launches-new-physician-organization-reports/) - The goal of the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) is to improve the health of Michigan through sustainable high-value healthcare. The primary focus at inception in 2013 was the development of hospital based metrics to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and encourage hospitals to collaborate in best practice sharing. With the knowledge that hospitals are
- [Long COVID-19, Just One Aftereffect of COVID-19](https://michiganvalue.org/long-covid-19-just-one-aftereffect-of-covid-19/) - With continued COVID-19 surges occurring worldwide despite the availability of a number of variations of vaccines, some patients continue to experience what is now being dubbed as “Long COVID-19” or “Post COVID-19 Syndrome”. Symptoms that are commonly experienced include a persistent cough, dyspnea, chest and/or joint pain, neuralgia, and headaches. These symptoms can last up
- [Cardiac Rehab Stakeholder Meeting Motivates Improvements in Care](https://michiganvalue.org/cardiac-rehab-stakeholder-meeting-motivates-improvements-in-care/) - On Monday, March 22, 2021, a “stakeholder meeting” was hosted by the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Coordinating Center with multiple key players in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) from around Michigan. As MVC has written about before, cardiac rehabilitation is a highly valuable but underutilized service and is the focus of one of MVC’s ongoing value coalition
- [Telehealth Use: Maintaining Access to Surgical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.](https://michiganvalue.org/telehealth-use-maintaining-access-to-surgical-care-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique situation which led to the high use of telehealth in caring for the medical patient population. However, it was unknown whether these same patterns would transfer to surgical care. The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) registry allows health systems to leverage administrative claims data from a variety of sources and
- [Introducing Bradley Raine, MVC Analyst](https://michiganvalue.org/1479-2/) - I am happy to join the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) in the role of Analyst and am looking forward to working with the MVC team to help improve the quality and value of healthcare provided in the state of Michigan. I graduated from the University of Michigan with my Bachelors of Science in Biology in
- [Reducing Admissions and Readmissions in the COPD Patient Population](https://michiganvalue.org/reducing-admissions-and-readmissions-in-the-copd-patient-population/) - At a recent MVC chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) workgroup, representatives from McLaren Physician Partners presented on their recent quality improvement initiative involving their COPD patient population. McLaren Physician Partners worked to identify areas for improvement within this specific patient population and found some common patient struggles consisted of higher utilization of the emergency department
- [Opportunity to Share your Perspective in Institutional Participation in the MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/opportunity-to-share-your-perspective-in-institutional-participation-in-the-mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program/) - MVC Senior Advisor and former Director, Dr. Scott Regenbogen recently received funding from The Donoghue Foundation to lead a team of investigators to learn more about institutional participation in the MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program. As part of this study, Dr. Regenbogen is interested in conducting virtual interviews with lead administrators who were
- [MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program: PY20 in Review](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-component-of-the-bcbsm-p4p-program-py20-in-review/) - In early January, the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) distributed 2020 Program Year (PY) scores to hospitals for the MVC Component of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Pay for Performance (P4P) program. This marked the completion of the first year of a two-year cycle for which hospitals have selected two service lines (out
- [Learning Health Systems and Quality Improvement](https://michiganvalue.org/learning-health-systems-and-quality-improvement/) - The mission of the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) is to improve the health of Michigan through sustainable, high-value healthcare with a vision to help provide the right care, at the right time, at the right cost. As part of this, MVC helps its members better understand their performance using robust multi-payer data, customized analytics, and
- [Building Resilience](https://michiganvalue.org/building-resilience/) - Following on from last week’s blog discussing burnout in the healthcare profession, this week we look at resilience and how to build it in the workforce, particularly during times of high stress. Resilience can be defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties” (Oxford Languages), while the American Psychological Association believe resilience to be
- [Healthcare Burnout and Possible Solutions](https://michiganvalue.org/healthcare-burnout-and-possible-solutions/) - More recently than ever, healthcare workers may be faced with the potential for burnout and a decreased quality of life. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality defines burnout as “a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment”. From the busy work days, to the intense
- [MVC Coordinating Center](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-coordinating-center/) - First of all, let me begin by wishing you all a happy new year on behalf of everyone at the MVC Coordinating Center. I started my last recap in January last year with the same line and proceeded to share what the MVC team had in store for the year ahead…little did we all know

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- [Home](https://michiganvalue.org/) - MVC PROGRAM OVERVIEW The goal of the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) is to improve the health of Michigan through sustainable, high-value healthcare. It is a partnership between Michigan hospitals, physician organizations, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan/Blue Care Network. Working in conjunction with the many specialty-specific Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs) in BCBSM's Value Partnership
- [Collaborative-Wide Meetings](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/collaborative-wide-meetings/) - MVC collaborative-wide meetings provide space for healthcare professionals across the state of Michigan to network, share success stories, and innovate together to improve the health of Michigan. With presentations, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions, collaborative-wide meetings promote and inspire actionable change. Past Collaborative-Wide Meeting Information Spring 2026 Meeting Details Fall 2025 Meeting Details Attend Collaborative-Wide
- [CQI Collaboration](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-data/cqi-collaboration/) - 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
- [Upcoming Events](https://michiganvalue.org/upcoming-events/) - MVC Events Calendar View 2026 events calendar Submit a presentation proposal Health in Action Workgroup Topic: Introduction to DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital’s new American Heart Association-supported project to further investigate high acuity stroke initiatives Presenter: Maryam Hakemi-King, MSN, AGNP, Stroke Program Lead Nurse Practitioner, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital Date & Time: Thurs., Aug. 27, 12 -
- [Fall 2026 CWM Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/fall-2026-cwm-meeting/) - Fall Meeting Theme ... Meeting Details Date: Oct. 9, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Vistatech Center, 18600 Haggerty Rd., Menominee Dr., Livonia, MI 48152 Registration/Check-In: ... View the Meeting Agenda See the Poster Topics Download CME (Word) Details Discover the Presentation Topics Meet the Guest Presenters View 2027 Events Calendar
- [Fluctuating P4P Targets](https://michiganvalue.org/p4p-program/fluctuating-p4p-targets/) - The MVC Coordinating Center administers the MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program, which scores participating hospitals on their improvement compared to baseline and achievement relative to peers for selected MVC metrics. As a general rule, MVC has historically provided estimates rather than frozen performance targets for specific episode spending and value metric point thresholds.
- [P4P Program](https://michiganvalue.org/p4p-program/) - The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Hospital Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program rewards hospitals that excel at care quality, cost-efficiency, and population health management. Beginning in 2018, BCBSM allocated 10% of its P4P program budget to an episode of care spending metric based on MVC data. In designing and implementing the MVC Component of the
- [Engagement](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/) - Upcoming Events 2026 Engagement Point Menu Engagement Opportunities speaker presenting to attendees COLLABORATIVE-WIDE MEETINGS Collaborative-Wide Meetings MVC holds collaborative-wide meetings twice each year to bring together quality leaders from across the state. MVC shares updates and unblinded data, and invites speakers to share success stories on topics of interest to members. Learn more professionals in
- [MVC Data](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-data/) - Data Offerings for Members MVC members receive individualized reports pushed directly to secure password-protected folders. These reports focus on common areas for quality improvement to provide greater detail into patient outcomes and cost opportunities. View sample push report MVC members receive access to a secure website with over 20 interactive data visualization reports for MVC's
- [Coordinating Center Team](https://michiganvalue.org/about-us/our-team/) - MVC Directors Mark Bradshaw, MSc Director Hari Nathan, MD, PhD Medical Director Program Administration & Operations Carla Novak Senior Administrative Assistant Dinah Pollard Program Assistant Ian Raxter, MPH Manager of Data Analytics Jessica Souva, MSN, RN, C-ONQS Engagement Manager Jana Stewart, MS, MPH Associate Program Manager Emily Woltmann, PhD, MSW Project Manager Data & Analytics
- [MVC Engagement Point Menu](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/mvc-engagement-point-menu/) - PY26 is scored out of 10 points, with up to 2 points awarded for completing activities in 2026 from the engagement point menu. There are no bonus points in PY26. MVC Engagement Point Offerings Points Requirements & Tracking Participate in both of MVC’s collaborative-wide meetings (May 8, 2026, and October 9, 2026) 1 Attendance by
- [Site Visits](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/site-visits/) - MVC offers site visits for individual hospitals and health systems to learn how MVC can further support their efforts. Site visits are a great opportunity for hospitals and health systems to showcase their quality improvement work and engage in best practice sharing. Why Choose a Site Visit? MVC Overview Better understand how to leverage MVC’s
- [MVC Events Calendar](https://michiganvalue.org/upcoming-events/mvc-events-calendar/) - 2026 MVC workgroups and virtual networking events take place online via Zoom. Other events, such as MVC collaborative-wide meetings and some networking events, take place in person at various locations throughout Michigan. Download PDF version. January February March Sepsis Workgroup Tues., Jan. 13, 12-1 p.m. Health in Action Workgroup Thurs., Jan. 29, 12 - 1
- [MVC Registry](https://michiganvalue.org/mvc-data/registry/) - Quality Improvement Driven by High-Quality Data MVC provides an online registry with episode-based utilization metrics centered on administrative claims data from a variety of sources (see below). MVC data includes 30- and 90-day episodes for 40+ different medical and surgical conditions. These claims-based episodes include the index hospitalization, professional costs, post-acute care, and readmissions in
- [PY2026-2027 Cohorts](https://michiganvalue.org/py2026-2027cohorts/) - The MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program scores hospitals on both improvement and achievement for their selected metrics. For the purposes of calculating achievement scores relative to a hospital's peers, MVC assigns cohorts for its episode spending and value metric measures. For Program Years 2026-2027, there are three cohort buckets: MVC Main Cohorts: These
- [Spring 2026 Presentations](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2026-meeting/presentations/) - MVC Welcome & P4P Updates Mark Bradshaw, MScDirector, Michigan Value Collaborative Welcome to MVC's 2026 Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting - From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Care Across Health Networks. MVC will share updates and announcements from the Coordinating Center followed by a presentation about the MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program PY 2026-2027 cycle. View
- [Preoperative Testing](https://michiganvalue.org/value-based-initiatives/preoperative-testing/) - https://youtu.be/M3ktejRlTog Download video transcript (Word) What is Preoperative Testing? Prior to surgeries, providers often order preop tests to identify clinically significant concerns. This may include tests such as blood work, electrocardiograms, or chest x-rays. However, research evidence shows that preoperative testing, especially prior to low-risk, outpatient surgical procedures, often provides no clinical benefits and may
- [Cardiac Rehab](https://michiganvalue.org/value-based-initiatives/cardiac-rehab/) - https://youtu.be/Qw6Xi47WOUo Download video transcript (Word) What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health for patients who have experienced a cardiac event. Research shows that participation in CR lowers the risk of future cardiac events, improves eating habits, facilitates weight loss, and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Despite
- [Spring 2026 Presenters](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2026-meeting/presenters/) - Main Session Presenters Mark Bradshaw, MSc Director, Michigan Value Collaborative Mark Bradshaw received his Master of Science in Money, Banking, and Finance from the University of St. Andrews, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Strathclyde. In his early career as an Economic Consultant for SQW, Mark specialized in developing strategic
- [Spring 2026 Agenda](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2026-meeting/agenda/) - Time 8:30-9:45 a.m. Main Session Presentations Advisory Committee (invitation only) Speaker/Facilitator Mark Bradshaw, MSc, Director, Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) Location Michigan E 9-10 a.m. Check-In, Poster Set-Up, Breakfast Michigan C & D 10-10:20 a.m. MVC Welcome and Updates, MVC Component of the BCBSM P4P Program Mark Bradshaw, MSc, Director, MVC Michigan C & D 10:20-10:45
- [Spring 2026 Posters](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2026-meeting/spring-2026-posters/) - Henry Ford Health Posters Preoperative Optimization of Surgical Patients Presenters: Jennifer Bennett MBA, BSN, RN, Lead Quality & Patient Safety Coordinator, Henry Ford Health Madison Heights - Warren Hospital Expanding Post-Acute Care at Scale: Integrating Eight Hospitals into a Unified Enterprise Framework Presenters: Audra Stoker PMP, Manager Post-Acute Network Development and Gloria Rey PA-C, MPH, Director
- [Spring 2026 Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2026-meeting/) - Spring Meeting Theme From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Care Across Health Networks Traverse City - Things to Do Meeting Details Date: May 8, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 Registration/Check-In: Michigan Ballroom View the Spring Meeting Agenda Discover the Presentation Topics See the
- [Initiatives](https://michiganvalue.org/value-based-initiatives/) - Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Utilization After Cardiac Procedures MVC works with its members and partners to increase utilization of cardiac rehabilitation among eligible patients in Michigan. Much of this work is delivered under the umbrella of the Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR), a collaborative partnership with BMC2. Visit the MVC Cardiac Rehabilitation page for more information.
- [Resources](https://michiganvalue.org/resources-2/) - Resources P4P Program Materials Review materials related to the MVC Component of the BCBSM Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program, such as cohort lists, technical documents, program updates for various program years, and more on the P4P Program page. 2025 Annual Report View the Annual Report (PDF) for a summary of the MVC Coordinating Center's activities and success stories
- [About Us](https://michiganvalue.org/about-us/) - The Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) represents a partnership between over 100 Michigan hospitals and 33 physician organizations (POs) that aims to improve the health of Michigan through sustainable, high-value healthcare. Supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MVC helps its members better understand their performance using robust multi-payer data, customized analytics, and at-the-elbow support.
- [Fall 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Speakers](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-2025-meeting/fall-2025-cwm-speakers/) - Keynote Speaker Gloria Rey, PA-C, MPH Director of Post-Acute Care, Populance Henry Ford Health With over 18 years in the clinical field and 10 years in leadership roles, Gloria Rey, Director of Post-Acute Care at Populance, powered by Henry Ford Health, has become a beacon of innovation and strategic leadership in healthcare. Her expertise spans
- [PY26-27 Metric Selections](https://michiganvalue.org/p4p-program/py2026-2027metrics/) - For the MVC Component of the BCBSM Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program, hospitals undergo a metric selection process for the upcoming two-year cycle. For the Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 cycle, below is a summary of each participating hospital's value metric and episode spending metric selections. Hospital Name Value Metric Selection Episode Spending Selection Beacon Kalamazoo Cardiac rehabilitation
- [Contact Us](https://michiganvalue.org/about-us/contact-us/) - GET IN TOUCH... Let's talk! The MVC team is committed to responding to any email inquiries within 48 hours. We invite you to stay connected using the MVC channels below. Email: Michigan-Value-Collaborative@med.umich.edu Phone: (734) 232-1934 Sign Up to Receive MVC Updates and News First Name Last Name Email address: Leave this field empty if you're
- [MVC Members](https://michiganvalue.org/about-us/mvc-members/) - MVC partnerships are continuously growing. We currently have over 100 participating hospitals (both general acute care hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals) as well as 33 physician organizations in Michigan. We work with a varied team of quality improvement leaders, data analysts, and physicians within each organization. Hospital Name Hospital Type MHA Rural Designation Beacon Allegan
- [Fall 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-2025-meeting/) - Fall 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Information View the Fall 2025 Presentation Topics Meet the Fall 2025 Meeting Speakers
- [Spring 2025 CWM Posters](https://michiganvalue.org/spring-2025-posters/) - POSTERS & PRESENTERS Spring 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Posters & Presenters Below you will find a list of the spring collaborative-wide meeting poster topics and their respective presenters. For access to PDF copies of the posters, click the images at the bottom of the page.
- [Fall 2025 CWM Presentations](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-2025-cwm-presentations/) - FALL 2025 COLLABORATIVE-WIDE MEETING PRESENTATIONS MVC Welcome & P4P Updates Mark Bradshaw, MScDirector, Michigan Value CollaborativeJessica Souva, MSN, RN, C-ONQSEngagement Manager, Michigan Value Collaborative Welcome to MVC's 2025 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting - Adapting Together in 2025 and Beyond: High-Value Care for All in a Changing Landscape. MVC will share updates and announcements from the Coordinating
- [Spring 2025 Presentations](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2025-presentations/) - SPRING COLLABORATIVE-WIDE MEETING PRESENTATIONS MVC Welcome & P4P Updates Hari Nathan, MD, PhD, Director, Michigan Value CollaborativeMark Bradshaw, MSc, Managing Director, Michigan Value Collaborative Welcome to MVC's 2025 Spring Collaborative-Wide Meeting, Collaboration in Action: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Across Michigan! MVC will share updates and announcements from the Coordinating Center followed by a presentation
- [Spring CWM Roundtables](https://michiganvalue.org/spring-2025-roundtables/) - ROUNDTABLES & PRESENTERS Spring 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Roundtables & Presenters Below you will find a list of the spring collaborative-wide meeting roundtable topics and their respective presenters. For access to PDF copies of the materials, click the images at the bottom of the page.
- [Spring 2025 Meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/engagement/spring-2025-meeting/) - Spring 2025 Collaborative-Wide Meeting Information MIDLAND - Things to Do
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- [Fall Meeting Posters](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-meeting-posters/) - POSTERS & PRESENTERS Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting Posters & Presenters Below you will find a list of the fall collaborative-wide meeting poster topics and their respective presenters. For access to PDF copies of the posters, click the images at the bottom of the page.
- [Fall CWM Presentations](https://michiganvalue.org/fall-cwm-presentations/) - FALL COLLABORATIVE-WIDE MEETING PRESENTATIONS MVC Welcome & P4P Updates Erin Conklin, MPA, Program Manager, Michigan Value CollaborativeJim Dupree, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor, Michigan Value Collaborative Welcome to MVC's 2024 Fall Collaborative-Wide Meeting, Data Driven Excellence: Strategies for Success in Quality Improvement! MVC will share updates and announcements from the Coordinating Center followed by a presentation

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- [MEDIC Pulmonary Embolism Value Assessment: June 2026](https://michiganvalue.org/project/medic-pulmonary-embolism-value-assessment-june-2026/) - Measuring the Impact of MEDIC’s Pulmonary Embolism Initiative: MVC Estimates Cost Savings of $3.6M Statewide “As an emergency physician, I know that when we practice at our best, we can safely reduce overuse of CT imaging. MEDIC has been a critical partner in helping us do exactly that for pulmonary embolism—a challenging diagnosis in
- [MEDIC Chest Pain Value Assessment: June 2026](https://michiganvalue.org/project/medic-chest-pain-value-assessment-june-2026/) - Measuring Safe Discharge Rates for Adults with Low-Risk Chest Pain: MVC Estimated $19M in Averted Costs at MEDIC Emergency Departments “Chest pain is a common reason people visit the emergency department. Thanks to the collaborative partnerships within MEDIC, more low-risk patients can safely recover at home—making their experience better and helping Michigan’s health care system
- [MBSC Value Assessment: September 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/project/mbsc-value-assessment-september-2022/) - Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative Helps Save $12.5 Million in Opioid Prescription Spending "The average amount of opioids received in 30-day post-surgery outpatient prescriptions decreased from 297.0 MME in 2015 to 65.4 MME in 2021... Hospitals who participated in the FUTURE enhanced recovery initiative saw the rate of patients receiving opioid amounts above 75 MME decrease
- [MARCQI Value Assessment: September 2024](https://michiganvalue.org/project/marcqi-value-assessment-september-2024/) - MARCQI improvement efforts help contribute to an estimated $24 million in avoided skilled nursing facility utilization after primary total hip and knee joint replacement "Since 2016, MARCQI hospitals participating in the SNF initiative achieved $24,238,920 in savings as a result of decreased SNF utilization after joint replacement surgery." -MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Arthroplasty
- [BMC2 Value Assessment: August 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/project/bmc2-value-assessment-august-2022/) - Measuring the Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) "It is estimated that those 3,182 additional patients who attended cardiac rehabilitation after their PCI avoided 145 readmissions, which equates to approximately $1.8 million healthcare dollars saved." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2) is a collaborative
- [MUSIC ROCKS Value Assessment: August 2023](https://michiganvalue.org/project/music-rocks-value-assessment-august-2023/) - MUSIC Providers Help Avert Estimated $4.8 Million in Avoided Opioid Prescription Spending After Kidney Stone Surgery "The changes in opioid prescribing resulted in an estimated yearly average savings of $2,712 per patient from reduced opioid prescription fills post-surgery, or a cost savings of over $4.8 million from avoided prescription payments since 2016." MVC Coordinating Center
- [MSQC Value Assessment: July 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/project/msqc-value-assessment-july-2022/) - MSQC Helps Hospitals Save $2.7 Million in Colectomy Post-Discharge Spending "In combining MVC claims data with MSQC abstracted data, it became apparent that readmissions decreased by around 35% between 2018 and 2020 for an estimated cost savings of approximately $2.7 million." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) is a statewide initiative
- [Statewide Bariatric Surgery Assessment: August 2022](https://michiganvalue.org/project/statewide-bariatric-surgery-assessment-august-2022/) - Assessing the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Diabetes Medication Prescription Fills in Michigan Background The Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative is a regional group of hospitals and surgeons that perform bariatric surgery in Michigan. Formed in 2005, MBSC aims to innovate the science and practice of metabolic and bariatric surgery through comprehensive, lifelong, patient-centered obesity care.
- [MOQC Value Assessment: March 2023](https://michiganvalue.org/project/moqc-value-assessment-march-2023/) - Variation in Guideline-Concordant Antiemetic Use Affects Healthcare Utilization in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy "MVC estimated a cost savings of $334,095 across the course of chemotherapy from the increased use of olanzapine and decreased inpatient admissions in this cohort of patients." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC) is a physician-led, voluntary collaborative of
- [MSSIC POUR Value Assessment: December 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/project/mssic-pour-value-assessment-december-2025/) - Measuring Savings from Reductions in Urinary Retention Complications After Spine Surgery "MSSIC Improvement Efforts Contribute to an Estimated $66.8 Million in Cost Savings from Reductions in Urinary Retention Complications After Spine Surgery" MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) is a statewide quality improvement collaborative involving orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons with
- [MSSIC SSI Value Assessment: December 2025](https://michiganvalue.org/project/mssic-ssi-value-assessment-december-2025/) - Measuring Savings from Reductions in Surgical Site Infections After Spine Surgery "MSSIC Efforts Contribute to Estimated $6.6+ Million in Cost Savings from Reduction in Surgical Site Infections After Spine Surgery" MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) is a statewide quality improvement collaborative involving orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons with the aim
- [MPOG ASPIRE Value Assessment: October 2021](https://michiganvalue.org/project/mpog-aspire-value-assessment-october-2021/) - ASPIRE Payment Avoidance Project: "Participation in the BCBSM-funded CQI ASPIRE is associated with lower total episode and post-discharge payments for selected high-volume procedures. This analysis supports that participation in an anesthesia CQI can lead to reduced healthcare payments." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Anesthesiology Performance Improvement and Reporting Exchange (ASPIRE) is a Collaborative Quality Initiative
- [MUSIC PROSTATE Value Assessment: August 2023](https://michiganvalue.org/project/music-prostate-value-assessment-august-2023/) - MUSIC Providers Help Avert Estimated $1.6 Million in Avoided Opioid Prescription Spending After Prostate Surgery "The change in opioid prescribing resulted in an estimated yearly average savings of $1,132 per patient. These estimates were extrapolated to find a cost savings of over $1.6 million during the period of 2019-2021." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan
- [MSSIC Value Assessment: October 2021](https://michiganvalue.org/project/mssic-value-assessment-october-2021/) - Direct and Indirect Cost Savings from a Statewide CQI for Spine Surgery: "By adding the savings from averted urinary retention events and averted readmissions, the total estimated cost savings was $16,490,726, resulting from $6,813,283 from prevented readmissions and $9,677,443 from prevented events of urinary retention." MVC Coordinating Center Background The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative

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- [Cardiac Rehab](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cardiac-rehab/)
- [Long-COVID](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/long-covid/)
- [Michigan Value Collaborative](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/michigan-value-collaborative/)
- [PO](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/po/)
- [PO Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/po-reports/)
- [PO Push Reports](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/po-push-reports/)
- [CDM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cdm/)
- [MVC CDM Workgroup](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-cdm-workgroup/)
- [Chronic Disease](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/chronic-disease/)
- [Chronic Disease Management](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/chronic-disease-management/)
- [Transitions of Care](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/transitions-of-care/)
- [Emergency Department Utilization](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/emergency-department-utilization/)
- [ED Utilization](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/ed-utilization/)
- [hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hospitals/)
- [virtual meetings](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/virtual-meetings/)
- [case studies](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/case-studies/)
- [custom analytics](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/custom-analytics/)
- [diabetes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/diabetes/)
- [continuous glucose monitoring](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/continuous-glucose-monitoring/)
- [medication adherence](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/medication-adherence/)
- [Medicaid](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/medicaid/)
- [Robotic Process Automation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/robotic-process-automation/)
- [Healthcare trends](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/healthcare-trends/)
- [technology](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/technology/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [predictive analytics](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/predictive-analytics/)
- [health equity](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/health-equity/)
- [social determinants of health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/social-determinants-of-health/)
- [social risk](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/social-risk/)
- [PROs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pros/)
- [PROMs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/proms/)
- [patient-centered care](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/patient-centered-care/)
- [critical access hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/critical-access-hospitals/)
- [rural hospitals](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/rural-hospitals/)
- [quality improvement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/quality-improvement/)
- [hospital staffing](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hospital-staffing/)
- [Semi-Annual Event](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/semi-annual-event/)
- [physician organizations](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/physician-organizations/)
- [value coalition campaign](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/value-coalition-campaign/)
- [climate change](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/climate-change/)
- [COP26](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cop26/)
- [congestive heart failure](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/congestive-heart-failure/)
- [intravenous diuresis](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/intravenous-diuresis/)
- [furosemide](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/furosemide/)
- [virtual reality](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/virtual-reality/)
- [pain management](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pain-management/)
- [opioids](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/opioids/)
- [preoperative testing](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/preoperative-testing/)
- [CNAP](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cnap/)
- [MVC workgroup](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-workgroup/)
- [2022](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/2022/)
- [sepsis](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/sepsis/)
- [surviving sepsis guidelines](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/surviving-sepsis-guidelines/)
- [telecare](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/telecare/)
- [telehealth](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/telehealth/)
- [telemedicine](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/telemedicine/)
- [CQIs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cqis/)
- [POs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pos/)
- [colectomy](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/colectomy/)
- [new report](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/new-report/)
- [system change](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/system-change/)
- [QUASER](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/quaser/)
- [pneumonia](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pneumonia/)
- [collaboration](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/collaboration/)
- [prescription for health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/prescription-for-health/)
- [CQI](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cqi/)
- [MIBAC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mibac/)
- [back pain](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/back-pain/)
- [chiropractors](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/chiropractors/)
- [PCP](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pcp/)
- [surgeon-level data](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/surgeon-level-data/)
- [MiCR](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/micr/)
- [smoking cessation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/smoking-cessation/)
- [HBOM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hbom/)
- [data](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/data/)
- [hysterectomy](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hysterectomy/)
- [collaborative-wide meeting](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/collaborative-wide-meeting/)
- [northern michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/northern-michigan/)
- [MVC registry](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-registry/)
- [Medicare](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/medicare/)
- [ambulatory surgical centers](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/ambulatory-surgical-centers/)
- [surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/surgery/)
- [post acute care](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/post-acute-care/)
- [MEDIC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/medic/)
- [breastfeeding](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/breastfeeding/)
- [blood](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/blood/)
- [donation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/donation/)
- [current events](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/current-events/)
- [value-based reimbursement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/value-based-reimbursement/)
- [MVC Coordinating Center](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-coordinating-center/)
- [sepsis awareness month](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/sepsis-awareness-month/)
- [ROIs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/rois/)
- [bariatric surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/bariatric-surgery/)
- [opioid prescribing](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/opioid-prescribing/)
- [conference poster](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/conference-poster/)
- [Quality Month](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/quality-month/)
- [Six Sigma](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/six-sigma/)
- [LEAN](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/lean/)
- [PDCA](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/pdca/)
- [TQM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/tqm/)
- [Kaizen](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/kaizen/)
- [national healthcare quality week](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/national-healthcare-quality-week/)
- [cardiac rehabilitation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cardiac-rehabilitation/)
- [Michigan Cardiac Rehabilitation Network](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/michigan-cardiac-rehabilitation-network/)
- [mvc data](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-data/)
- [distressed community index](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/distressed-community-index/)
- [MVC episodes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-episodes/)
- [episodes of care](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/episodes-of-care/)
- [risk adjustment](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/risk-adjustment/)
- [price standardized](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/price-standardized/)
- [suicide prevention](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/suicide-prevention/)
- [joint replacement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/joint-replacement/)
- [hip replacement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hip-replacement/)
- [knee replacement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/knee-replacement/)
- [obesity](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/obesity/)
- [MBSC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mbsc/)
- [birth outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/birth-outcomes/)
- [MHA Keystone Center](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mha-keystone-center/)
- [MI-AIM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mi-aim/)
- [MVC report](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-report/)
- [Black History Month](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/black-history-month/)
- [HMS](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hms/)
- [impact assessment](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/impact-assessment/)
- [financial outcomes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/financial-outcomes/)
- [food insecurity](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/food-insecurity/)
- [healthy food access](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/healthy-food-access/)
- [cancer](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cancer/)
- [MOQC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/moqc/)
- [value assessment](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/value-assessment/)
- [mental health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [CoCM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cocm/)
- [collaborative care model](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/collaborative-care-model/)
- [anniversary](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [SNF](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/snf/)
- [home health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/home-health/)
- [SDOH](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/sdoh/)
- [contraceptive use](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/contraceptive-use/)
- [LARC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/larc/)
- [QECP](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/qecp/)
- [Qualified Entity](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/qualified-entity/)
- [methodology](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/methodology/)
- [MUSIC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/music/)
- [kidney stone surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/kidney-stone-surgery/)
- [MLK Day](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mlk-day/)
- [Eisenberg Award](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/eisenberg-award/)
- [human-centered design](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/human-centered-design/)
- [design thinking](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/design-thinking/)
- [NewBeat](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/newbeat/)
- [engagement](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/engagement/)
- [claims data](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/claims-data/)
- [mct2d](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mct2d/)
- [michigan](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/michigan/)
- [Type 2 diabetes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/type-2-diabetes/)
- [post-discharge follow-up](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/post-discharge-follow-up/)
- [rural health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/rural-health/)
- [hospital care at home](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/hospital-care-at-home/)
- [rite-size](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/rite-size/)
- [celebrations](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/celebrations/)
- [CKD](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/ckd/)
- [virtual networking](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/virtual-networking/)
- [post-surgical care](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/post-surgical-care/)
- [MVC Common Conditions Report](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-common-conditions-report/)
- [MVC networking event](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mvc-networking-event/)
- [behavioral health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/behavioral-health/)
- [health outcome variation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/health-outcome-variation/)
- [outcome variation](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/outcome-variation/)
- [urology](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/urology/)
- [non-medical drivers of health](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/non-medical-drivers-of-health/)
- [site visits](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/site-visits/)
- [workgroups](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/workgroups/)
- [OBI](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/obi/)
- [Obstetrics Initiative](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/obstetrics-initiative/)
- [MSSIC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mssic/)
- [spine surgery](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/spine-surgery/)
- [postoperative complications](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/postoperative-complications/)
- [impact and value](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/impact-and-value/)
- [Relational Coordination](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/relational-coordination/)
- [oncology](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/oncology/)
- [non-medical needs](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/non-medical-needs/)
- [RPM](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/rpm/)
- [MROQC](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mroqc/)
- [radiation treatment](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/radiation-treatment/)
- [radiation exposure](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/radiation-exposure/)
- [radiation therapy](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/radiation-therapy/)
- [system-level](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/system-level/)
- [call for presenters](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/call-for-presenters/)
- [site coordinator education modules](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/site-coordinator-education-modules/)
- [CAH](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cah/)
- [presenters](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/presenters/)
- [scorecards](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/scorecards/)
- [ED-based episodes](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/ed-based-episodes/)
- [P4P selections](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/p4p-selections/)
- [community paramedicine](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/community-paramedicine/)
- [registry reports](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/registry-reports/)
- [MI-POST](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/mi-post/)
- [end-of-life medical orders](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/end-of-life-medical-orders/)
- [episode spending](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/episode-spending/)
- [Cardiac Rehab Week](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/cardiac-rehab-week/)
- [Systems](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/systems/)
- [value-based initiative](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/value-based-initiative/)
- [VBI](https://michiganvalue.org/tag/vbi/)