The Blue Physician Recognition (BPR) Program is designed to reinforce Blue Plans’ commitment to quality by providing more meaningful and consistent information on physician quality improvement and recognition on the Blue National Doctor & Hospital Finder site and FEP online directory. A BPR indicator will be used to identify physicians, groups and/or practices who have demonstrated their commitment to delivering quality and patient-centered care by participating in local, national, and/or regional quality improvement programs as determined by the local Blue Plan.
Premera Blue Cross will recognize with a BPR designation primary care and/or specialist physicians who participate in one or more of the quality based recognition programs listed below.
The Quality Based Recognition information is provided by the following medical organizations and/or societies. BCBSA and the independent Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield companies disclaim responsibility for the accuracy (presence or absence) of these designations
| Society or Organization |
Quality-based Recognition Program Name |
| American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery |
Center of Excellence |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology |
Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Participating or Certified Recognition |
| American Board of Family Medicine |
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) |
| American Board of Internal Medicine |
Performance Improvement Modules |
| American Board of Medical Specialties |
Patient Safety Improvement Program |
| American Board of Surgery |
MOC |
| Bridges to Excellence |
Recognition Programs (13 programs) |
| National Committee for Quality Assurance |
Recognition Programs (5 programs)
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