BlueCross Medicare Advantage Quality Program Recognizes Primary Care Physicians for Superior Patient Care Outcomes

Tennessee doctors celebrated for cost-effective, quality care

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's Medicare Advantage 2025 Quality+ Partnerships Program acknowledged primary care physicians across the state 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.1

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
• 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 deliver superior outcomes for BlueCross Medicare Advantage plan members when it comes to timely treatments and appropriate preventive care.

Several individual providers across the state earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating:

East Tennessee:

Middle Tennessee:

Northeast Tennessee:

Several group practices across the state earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating:

East Tennessee:

Middle Tennessee:

Northeast Tennessee:

West Tennessee:

Three practices earned a 5.0 out of 5 Star rating:

"In Medicare Advantage, we deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of our physicians who provide exceptional care to their patients," said Dr. Linda M. Pate, vice president and chief medical officer of senior products at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. "Their unwavering efforts not only help lead to healthier patients but also contribute to the overall well-being of our communities. It is an honor to work alongside such compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve."

For a full list of Tennessee providers participating in the Quality+ Partnerships Program, visit bcbst.com.

1. Each recognized provider/group serves at least 25 BlueAdvantage PPO^SM members