A BMC2 publication compared >1M PCI cases in MI & the UK, revealing procedural practice differences. Radial procedures are more common in the UK, & mechanical support usage higher in MI. These insights help improve patient care. Read more on our website. bit.ly/3ySuLOt

Congrats to our colleagues at MSTCVS Quality Collaborative & MVC for this paper published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. We are proud to partner with them to help improve patient outcomes for #CardiacRehab and #StructuralHeart procedures.

BMC2 Coordinating Center staff met at Food Gatherers this morning to help fight hunger in Washtenaw County. We processed 2,010 pounds of produce toward Food Gatherers’ ability to distribute > 7.3 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 6 million meals – each year!

Dr. Kevin J. Croce of Harvard Medical School shared a presentation titled “What is the Evidence for Routine Intravascular PCI Imaging?” during the last #PCI Physician Webinar. You can view it on our YouTube Channel. youtu.be/VqMUTzAOlOI Kevin Croce MD, PhD

We’re happy to share a talk that Ryan Madder presented during a PCI Collaborative Meeting, “State of Cath Lab Radiation Safety in MI: A BMC2 Success Story.” These meetings offer valuable learning opportunities. Watch it on YouTube. youtu.be/I3BbiU4dXEs

Dr. Sherry L. Grace presented “Cardiologists & CV Surgeon’s Attitudes Toward Cardiac Rehabilitation” at our Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network Spring Meeting, explaining the importance of referring patients to #CardiacRehabilitation. Watch it and learn more. youtu.be/vNgGt35Q4xw

Trinity Health Grand Rapids used BMC2 data to identify a need to decrease the number of patients who smoke. Their approach was to increase referrals to smoking cessation counseling & documentation for physician advice. Read about their results on our blog. bit.ly/3KnSHzf

Covenant Hospital BMC2 Physician Champion, Dr. Ryan Kim, a member of the Vascular Surgery Advisory Council & Research & Publication Strategy Committee, helps ensure high-impact, high-value initiatives & research using BMC2 data. Learn more on our blog bit.ly/47kbmpj

Jeff Hartnagle, Senior Applications Programmer, joined BMC2 in May 2023. Leveraging his commercial experience in Linux servers & SQL, he'll support server & database applications for improved health outcomes in Michigan. Learn about Jeff on our blog. bit.ly/3OIJC6E

It’s #QualityMonth! Join BMC2 as we highlight the ways we collaborate to improve quality of care and patient outcomes leading up to #HealthCareQualityWeek2023, October 15 – 21. We’ll share stories of safety, equity, and patient-centered care.

In health care, #QualityImprovement isn't just a goal, it's a necessity. Ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care enhances positive outcomes and saves lives. Join us as we commit to excellence every day for every patient. bit.ly/3WER2sF

Happy #HealthCareQualityWeek! Learn about the continuous quality improvement cycle used by Collaborative Quality Initiatives, like BMC2, in this brief video. youtu.be/CCsWq9KBwj4

Celebrating #HealthCareQualityWeek with a spotlight on a BMC2 success story! Our work improved EVAR post-care in Michigan. Tracking AAA management boosted surveillance imaging documentation resulting in safer & more consistent care. bit.ly/468QMHD #QualityMatters

Our Patient Advisory Council (PAC) shares lived experiences of the impact of undergoing a PCI procedure and collaborates with us to improve #PatientCare. Learn about our PAC members and this important work, on our website. bit.ly/bmc2pac #HealthCareQualityWeek

BMC2 is partnering with MSHIELD to achieve whole health for all people by integrating social care and clinical care, using data to drive health equity, and fostering a culture of anti-racism. Learn more at bit.ly/45kXN75

#QualityMonth2023 is coming to an end but our work at BMC2 never stops. We look forward to continued collaboration with you as we wrap up 2023 and approach 2024 with new goals, ideas, and impacts to quality of care and patient outcomes.

Attending #AHA23 in Philadelphia? Be sure to check out BMC2 data in a poster by Lexie Mansour et al. Learn about the dramatic impact of a liaison-mediated referral strategy on #CardiacRehab participation after PCI on 11/11 from 3 – 4:14 pm in the Science and Technology Hall.

Thanks, BCBSM for sharing the impact BMC2 initiatives have had on decreasing readmissions after PCI procedures in the most recent issue of your Value Partnerships Update! bit.ly/3uhqa96@Michig…

Just published in European Heart Journal - A new AI model, developed by BMC2 with the help of our Patient Advisory Council, is highly accurate at predicting patient risk of complications associated with PCI. Read the article at bit.ly/3tO0UI1 #EHJ #ArtificialIntelligence