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Hitinder Gurm

It is an exciting time of transition for BMC2. We welcomed Dr. Jessica Golbus as BMC2 Clinical Physician Champion of The Michigan Cardiac Rehab Network (MiCR) earlier this year and are preparing for Dr. Eric Cantey to step into the role of Director of BMC2 PCI. Dr. Nicholas Osborne will become the new BMC2 Program Director on October 1st. Please join me in warmly welcoming them.

We have enjoyed learning and productive discussion during a lively BMC2 meeting season and are pleased to share highlights of BMC2 data presented at ACC.2025 Scientific Sessions, 2025 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Annual Meeting, and SCAI 2025 Scientific Sessions this year. We are also celebrating BMC2 publications in JACC, Circulation Cardiovascular Quality Outcomes, and the American Heart Journal. Continue reading on our blog.

TOP STORIES

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Building on Success: BMC2
Leadership Transition

New BMC2 Clinical Physician Champion of MiCR, Dr. Jessica Golbus

Get to Know Eric Cantey, MD – BMC2 PCI’s New Director

BMC2 will be under new leadership beginning October 1, 2025. Dr. Nick Osborne will be Director of BMC2 and Dr. Eric Cantey will become Director of BMC2 PCI. Dr. Hitinder Gurm will serve as Chair of a new BMC2 Executive Board, forming later in the year. Learn more on bmc2.org.

Dr. Golbus is actively engaged in clinical practice in heart failure, heart transplantation, and critical care cardiology. She is excited to support consortium members in using novel delivery methods to expand access to cardiac rehab care. Read more on bmc2.org.

Dr. Cantey’s approach to leadership weaves clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful experiences that keep him grounded and inspired, both in the workplace and at home. Learn more about Cantey, including how family is at the center of his world - on our website.

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Excellence in Cardiovascular Quality Improvement

BMC2 PCI honored participating centers that achieved 100% on their 2024 composite measurement with a statuette to commemorate their achievement.

The sites were recognized during the PCI Collaborative Meeting on May 10th in Novi, MI. Read more, and view a slideshow of photos, on our blog.

NEW RESOURCES

Our New Publication Resource Guide facilitates early input from co-authors and offers a collaborative statement of work and comprehensive resource guide. Read the details on our blog.

Post-Upgrade Redcap Log-in Tip - Read our blog for tips to overcome log-in difficulties after upgrades.

BMC2 Vascular Surgery 2025 Q1 Reports Available - Read the details on our blog.

Free Michigan Tobacco Quitlink Smoking Cessation Toolkits - Healthy Behavior Optimization for Michigan (HBOM) and the Michigan Tobacco Quitlink are proud to announce a new no-charge tobacco cessation offering to all health care practices across Michigan. Learn more on our blog and order your kit by August 1st.

PUBLICATIONS

"Managing Cardiogenic Shock Caused by Acute Myocardial Infarction: Invisible Challenges Revealed in a Statewide Registry,” was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

"Evaluating Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Safety, Quality, and Appropriateness Across Michigan Using Blinded Cross-Institutional Peer Review” is online ahead of print in Circulation Cardiovascular Quality Outcomes.

“Reminders EMbedded IN PCI Reports to Optimize Discharge Diabetes Mellitus Care (REMIND-DM): Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics” is online ahead of print in Circulation Cardiovascular Quality Outcomes.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

BMC2 data were presented at:

2025 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Annual Meeting, February 6 - 8, Breckenridge, CO
ACC.25 March 29 - 31, Chicago, IL
VAM 2025 June 4 - 7, New Orleans, LA
SCAI 2025 Scientific Sessions May 1 - 3, Washington, DC

ADDITIONAL NEWS OF NOTE

Scholarship Recipient Reflections From the Women’s Vascular Surgery Summit - In collaboration with the International Society for Women Vascular Surgeons – BMC2 gave two Michigan-based surgical trainees the opportunity to attend this year’s Women’s Vascular Surgery Summit, May 2 - 3 in Chicago. Read our blog to learn what made the experience meaningful for recipients Dr. Shukri Dualeh from Michigan Medicine and Dr. Tiffany Nguyen of DMC Sinai Grace and Henry Ford Sinai Grace.

BMC2 MEETINGS

8/20/25 - VS Coordinator Webinar 11 am – 12 pm – P4P opportunity for Coordinators
10/11/25 - BMC2 PCI Physician Meeting with MI ACC 1 – 3 pm at the DeVos Place, in Grand Rapids, MI – P4P opportunity for Physicians

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10/22/25 - BMC2 Vascular Surgery Annual Coordinator Meeting 11 am – 4 pm – P4P for Coordinators at the Double Tree Suites Fort Shelby, Downtown Detroit
10/23/25 - BMC2 VS Collaborative Meeting 12 pm – 5 pm at the Double Tree Suites Fort Shelby, Downtown Detroit
11/11/25 - BMC2 PCI Coordinator Webinar 10 – 11 am – P4P for Coordinators
12/17/25 - BMC2 Vascular Surgery Coordinator Webinar 11 am – 12 pm – P4P for Coordinators

Q1 - Q2 Meeting Summaries are available on bmc2.org.

BMC2 PCI Meeting Summaries

BMC2 Vascular Surgery Meeting Summaries

MiCR Spring Webinar Meeting Summary

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CALLS TO ACTION

Recruit New Members for our Patient Advisory Councils Fliers and postcards were distributed to recruit new members for the BMC2 PCI and Vascular Surgery Patient Advisory Councils (PACs). Information can also be accessed by visiting the Patient Advisory Council page of bmc2.org.
Indicate your interest in the MUSIC CARES peer network collaboration by filling out this Qualtrics survey.
Join the BMC2 Interactive Reporting Workgroup by filling out the Interactive Reporting Workgroup survey.
If you are interested in participating in Dr. John Cunha’s study, please join by filling out this Qualtrics survey.

NEW PARTNERS

PCI

Leah Horn BSN, MHA, RN – Henry Ford Macomb
Gregory Liford RN – ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Andrew Kwiecien BSN, RN – Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Kari Morris BSN, RN – Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Kate Romano BA. RN – McLaren Macomb Hospital
Rose Stepnitz – McLaren Oakland

Vascular Surgery

Brianne Kuligoski, BSN, RN – Covenant Healthcare
Tyler Nickels, RN – Corewell Health System
Kate Romano, BSN, RN – McLaren Macomb
Jorgie Stoneham, MSN, RN – McLaren Greater Lansing
Stephanie Koebel, RN – Corewell Health Lakeland
Dawn Ross, BSN, RN – McLaren Northern Michigan

HAPPY RETIREMENT

Data Coordinator Janet Pattison, BSN, RN
Quality Improvement Clinician
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

NEWS FROM MISHC

New Best Practice Protocol – Cardiac Rehabilitation

The new MISHC Cardiac Rehabilitation Best Practice Protocol includes information on improving referrals, utilizing a cardiac rehab liaison, the timeframe for enrollment, a process description, and resources. You'll find the protocol on mishc.org.

Upcoming MISHC Meetings

11/14/25 - MISHC Abstractor/Coordinator Meeting 9 am – 3 pm – at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
11/15/25 - MISHC Collaborative Meeting 10 am – 4 pm at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

NEWS FROM MiCR

Heart-to-Heart Initiative: Amplifying Patient Voices to Encourage CR Enrollment

Heart-to-Heart is a new initiative aiming to amplify the real, diverse voices of Michigan patients who have experienced CR. Patient stories told through compelling audio, visual, and written storytelling will foster broader conversations about the life-changing impact of cardiac rehabilitation, and inspire those considering attendance. Learn more on our blog.

Upcoming MiCR Meetings

11/13/25 - MiCR Fall Stakeholder Meeting at Corewell Health in Troy

Support for BMC2 is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program.

Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and BMC2 work collaboratively, the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.

Further, BCBSM does not have access to BMC2 data, and all patient episodes occurring at engaged hospitals are included in the data registries, regardless of payer.

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