Fivel local physician groups recognized
by state organization
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has designated
five Integrated Health Partners (IHP) physician practices
as 'Patient-Centered Medical Homes.' Those include
Dr. David Byrens, DayOne Family Healthcare (Drs. Ansorge,
Galonsky, Lovio, Ptacin, and VanHuysen), Lakeview Family
Practice (Dr. Collins), Mercy Community Physicians
(Drs. Beard, Kranz, and Pascoe), and Marshall Medical
Associates (Drs. Tom Dobbins, Machalka, and Piper).
Designation is a rigorous process involving evaluation
of several quality and utilization practices, including
following evidence-based care guidelines for chronic
illness and preventive care. In addition, practices
meet several criteria in key areas of practice related
to access to care, information technology enhancements,
and team-based care management. There are only 299
primary care practices statewide to receive this honor.
IHP was incorporated in 1995 as the Physician Hospital
Organization of Battle Creek through a 50/50 venture
between Battle Creek Health System and the Calhoun
County Physicians Organization. A board of directors
that represents area physicians and BCHS governs it.
IHP's mission is to improve the health status of the
communities it serves by promoting accessible, cost-effective,
quality care. IHP supports practices in developing
processes to meet requirements of programs such as
that of BCBSM. It also leads the Calhoun County Pathways
to Health initiative, a multi-stakeholder endeavor
including employers, health plans, providers of care,
and consumers focused on improving chronic illness
care and outcomes for residents of our county.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent
organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic
health system in the U.S. with 21 hospitals, 9 nursing
homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care
agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS
Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle
Creek Health System, a member of the Mercy Cancer Network,
is a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic
Surgery Excellence Award(tm) and 2009 Five Star rated
for joint replacement surgery and total knee replacement.
HealthGrades is a leading health care information company
that provides objective 'report card' ratings nationwide.
BCHS provides excellent health care for the community
and promotes wellness for the whole person with access
and compassion for all. For the latest medical information,
visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call
the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
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