BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the newest honorees in its recognition program to acknowledge network hospitals and physicians for achieving national, top quality care measurements and credentials.

Physicians Honored in Recognition Program

Hospitals Honored in Recognition Program

"This is our investment in rewarding physicians and hospitals for providing the best healthcare to our members," said John Little, MD, BlueCross vice president of Health Care Services and chief medical officer. "Ultimately, it’s about better long-term quality of life for our members who have chronic illness, and it means cost savings to the healthcare system."

Physicians on the list received a one-time cash award of up to $5,000 for achieving either National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) accreditation for diabetes or cardiovascular disease or certification in hypertension management by the American Society of Hypertension.

Hospitals on the list received one or more of the following:

1. An increase in reimbursement for 12 months if they achieved the 90th percentile performance in any eight of the 20 quality measures tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
2. An increase in reimbursement for participation in the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Quality and Safety reporting program.
3. An increase in reimbursement if their hospital scores in the top 25% nationally in the BlueCross BlueShield Blue Distinction Hospital Measurement Program, or if they have fully implemented all of the Leapfrog Group’s recommended Safe Practices.
4. A one-time award of $50,000 for full implementation of a computerized physician order entry system.