Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plans
BackThe Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and many regional Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, are rewarding and/or recognizing physicians enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs on a regular basis. BCBSA will recognize any physician with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield contract in their national provider directory through the Blue National Transparency Initiative. Physicians contracting with a participating regional plan may be eligible to submit PIMs for additional recognition and/or reward. If your regional plan is not yet represented, please submit your PIM to BCBSA for national recognition through Blue National Transparency Initiative and check this site regularly for information on new and upcoming programs.
The Blue Cross and /or Blue Shield plans include:
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin
- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Blue Cross of California
- Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of NY
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Triple-S Blue Cross Blue Shield (Puerto Rico)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopThe Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota will reward provider groups who meet Maintenance of Certification requirements through their Recognizing Excellence pay-for-performance program. Groups who are participating in the Recognizing Excellence program will be rewarded if at least 10% of their Internal Medicine and/or 10% of their Cardiology providers are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and have completed a PIM during 2008. For more detailed information please contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Network Management at 651-662-2365 or visit www.bluecrossmn.com.
TopBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE)
BCBSNE will recognize and reward network internists who are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and complete any ABIM PIM annually. If you are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and have completed a PIM since January 2006, you may report this information to BSBCNE for recognition and reward. For more detailed information or to determine if you are eligible for this program, visit BCBSNE's website at https://www.nebraskablue.com/providers/quality-in-health-care/quality-programs/.
TopBlue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST)
BCBST will recognize network internists and subspecialists who are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and complete any ABIM PIM at least once every two years. If you are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and have completed a PIM since January 1, 2006, you may report this information to BCBST for recognition in their on-line physician directory. For more detailed program information, contact Bill Cecil at 423-763-3372.
TopBlue Cross of California
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopEmpire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York
ABIM diplomates who contract with a Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield company have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the Blue National Transparency Initiative for being enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and completing PIMs every two years. The Blue Cross Blue Shield System is dedicated to making information about doctor and hospital quality more visible and accessible, or “transparent” nationwide.
Physicians engaged in ongoing performance assessment and improvement are recognized in BCBSA's national provider locator Websites, the BlueCard® Doctor and Hospital Finder, and the Federal Employee Program Online Provider Directory, which collectively can reach up to 100 million Blue members. BCBSA will recognize any ABIM diplomate for each PIM completed – individually or as a group – since January 1, 2006.
Recognition in BCBSA's national provider directory is now available and will last for up to two years for each completed PIM. For more detailed information about the Blue National Transparency Initiative, contact Pamela Kanda in BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs at (312) 297-6164 or visit http://www.bcbs.com/why-bcbs/doctorhospital-information/.
TopExcellus BlueCross BlueShield of NY
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of NY will recognize participating network internists and sub-specialists who are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification and complete an ABIM PIMSM Practice Improvement Module (PIM) every two years. If you have completed a PIM since January 1, 2007, you may report this information to Excellus BCBS and be recognized in their online provider directory for your commitment to quality improvement. For more information, please contact the Quality Management Department at 1-800-574-2390 or visit www.excellus.com.
TopHighmark Blue Shield (Highmark)*
Diplomates practicing in Western and Central Pennsylvania with a Highmark contract who are enrolled in Maintenance of Certification may use a PIM for Highmark's QualityBLUE program. This program awards points to practices that submit an acceptable Best Practice Initiative focused on a specific patient care or clinical care quality improvement project. Highmark will now recognize PIMs as meeting the requirement for a Best Practice Initiative. To obtain credit, all physicians in your practice should complete a PIM (individually or as a group). Highmark will accept any PIM completed individually or as a group after January 2006.
For more detailed information about how to submit your PIM for Highmark’s QualityBLUE program, you may download a PDF of the program details or contact your local Highmark Provider Relations Representative, as follows:
- Western Pennsylvania: 1-800-547-3627, Option 4
- Central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley: 1-866-731-2045, Option 4
* Highmark does not accept electronic confirmation of PIM completion through ABIM's website. You may print your Status Report from the Physician Login area.
TopTriple-S Blue Cross Blue Shield (Puerto Rico)*
Internal medicine and subspecialty Diplomates with a Triple-S contract who are enrolled and actively engaged in Maintenance of Certification will be recognized with a performance incentive bonus and special designation in Triple-S's online provider directory. Participation in this program requires a physician to complete, at a two year interval, one of the required components of Maintenance of Certification (i.e., knowledge module, PIM or the secure examination) anytime after January 1, 2007.
For more detailed information or to determine if you are eligible for this program,contact Francisco Joglar, MD. FACP at 787-749-4156 or at fjoglar@ssspr.com.
* Triple-S does not accept electronic confirmation of PIM completion through ABIM's website. You may print your Status Report from the Physician Login area.
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