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University of Alaska Centers of excellence review. Centers of Excellence. Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence.
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Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence • Blue Distinctions (BD)- is a nationally recognized designation based on objective, evidence-based selection criteria established in collaboration with expert physicians and medical organizations • BD’s goal is to raise the overall level of care delivered by focusing on quality • Designation is contingent on ongoing compliance, subject to a thorough investigation • More than 1700 Blue Distinction Centers (BDCs) across 6 specialty areas • Bariatric Surgery • Cardiac Care • Complex and rare cancers • Knee and hip replacement • Spine Surgery and transplants • Proposed Plan Design • Domestic Tourism – where cost of travel is paid by University to a Center of Excellence
Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence • Seattle based Centers of Excellence
Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence Cost savings are for facility only and don’t include provider