Clinical Resources and Practice Guidelines
Blue Cross Complete guidelines supersede any other applicable guidelines.
Hypertension resources
Multiple factors have been documented that contribute to disparities in hypertension treatment and control. View our hypertension resources to help in the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
Flu prevention resources
Our Flu Shot Toolkit contains helpful tips to inform and educate patients about the importance of flu shots.
Hepatitis C resources
Our Hepatitis C resources include helpful tools and guidance to eliminate hepatitis C as a health threat.
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Visit cdc.gov to see testing recommendations for hepatitis C virus infection
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Visit cdc.gov for recommendations for hepatitis C screening among adults.
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For pretreatment assessment, on-treatment monitoring and post treatment follow-up guide
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Recommendations for universal hepatitis C screening in pregnancy
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Pregnancy screening recommendations for syphilis, HIV, HBV, HCV, chlamydia and gonorrhea
Chronic Kidney Disease resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 35.5 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease, or CKD.
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View the Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Chronic Kidney Disease Toolkit
Vaccines for Children Program
Protecting children from diseases that can be prevented by vaccination is a primary goal of Blue Cross Complete and MDHHS. Your active participation in the VFC Program is vital to increasing immunization rates and ensuring all children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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To learn more, view the Vaccines for Children Program flyer
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Providers who want to sign up as a VFC Program provider or who want to learn more about the VFC Program can contact the VFC Coordinator at the MDHHS Division of Immunization at 517-335-9646.
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Medical professions play an important role in effectively communicating important information about vaccines and maintaining high vaccination rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers providers resources on talking with parents about vaccines for children.
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The CDC recommends providers prepare for questions parents may asks about vaccines.
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For additional information on vaccines, vaccine safety, and preventable disease.
Preventive Services Coverage
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The guidelines provide a list of recommended preventive services and corresponding CPT, HCPCS and diagnoses codes to assist Medicaid health plans and providers in identifying Medicaid covered preventive services.
Telemedicine
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The reference guide provides information on telemedicine service policies.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
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View Blue Cross Complete's Clinical Practice Guidelines for the current professional standards, supported by scientific evidence and research.
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Blue Cross Complete endorses the clinical proactive and preventive care guidelines developed by the Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium.