Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies are working to keep costs down by rewarding medical professionals for providing quality care, better managing the care of patients with chronic conditions and encouraging everyone to make healthier choices to prevent disease.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Patient-Centered Medical Homes provide for close and consitent personal relationships among a patient, doctor and the patient's care team. A single, trusted doctor and care team provides continuous, comprehensive and integrated care that help in preventing disease and managing chronic conditions effectively — reducing costly hospital visits and procedures that can result from poorly coordinated care.
Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, 2012
