BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage 2023 Quality+ Partnerships Program recognized a number of primary care physicians in East Tennessee for helping their patients achieve exceptional care outcomes.
The program conducts an annual review of providers’ quality improvement efforts, recognizing those who increase their performance in specific care quality metrics over time.
These health benchmarks measure many factors, including:
• How often providers offer preventive treatment;
• How well patients follow their providers’ plans of care for managing chronic diseases;
• Whether or not providers offer treatment support in specific areas where a strong focus could lead to improvements in patient health; and
• How effectively providers support compliance with specific medications used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol conditions.
"The most recent Medicare Advantage Star quality data shows that many providers and practices deliver superior outcomes for BlueCross Medicare Advantage plan members when it comes to timely treatments and appropriate preventive care," officials said.
Four area provider groups and five individual providers earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating.
Groups:
- Cumberland Family Care PC, Sparta;
- Mountain Peoples Health Council, Huntsville;
- Seasons Family Medicine PLLC, Cookeville; and
- Synergy Medical Associates PLLC, Crossville.
Individual Providers:
- Dannie W.
Glover, MD, McMinnville;
- Sherri L. Walker, MD, Winchester;
- Christopher P. Dill, MD, Cookeville;
- Stacey B. Carlton, MD, Crossville; and
- Michael A. Tan, MD, Morristown.
“In Medicare Advantage, we partner with outstanding practitioners who strive to obtain the best healthcare outcomes for their patients, our members. It is a privilege to work collaboratively with these healthcare champions as they positively advocate for healthier communities in Tennessee,” said Dr. Angeline Brunetto, vice president and chief medical officer of senior products at BlueCross.