West Virginia Executive Fall 2018 | Page 15

True Performers know data is at the heart of prevention. Bob Crossey, D.O. Premier Medical Associates True Performer As part of our True Performance program, we’re helping Dr. Bob Crossey keep his patients healthy. In fact, by using our data he’s able to identify warning signs for congestive heart failure and get ahead of emergencies. Because of doctors like Bob, to date, this program has avoided $260 million in emergency room visits and hospital stays.* There’s value in that. See how True Performance is helping providers improve care through data and incentives. Download the ebook at HighmarkTruePerformer.com. True Performance results: 11 % fewer emergency room visits 16 % fewer hospital admissions $ 260 million in costs avoided * Based on reduction in hospital costs for patients with True Performance doctors compared to those without from January 2017 to July 2017. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.