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It is our pleasure to share that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has approved the BMC2 Heart Failure registry, which will support a population health approach to heart failure care across the state.
The BMC2 Coordinating Center will notably increase in size in the coming months, creating opportunities for our existing staff and allowing us to hire and support additional bold innovators.
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This is a period of substantial change and transition within BMC2 as we continue to grow as an organization.
We are grateful for your continued support as we make a real difference for heart failure patients across Michigan, and beyond.
We will keep you apprised of our progress. In the meantime, you can learn more about this effort via this Executive Summary and from the initial press release BMC2 Explores New Registry To Aid Individuals With Heart Failure.
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Jessie Golbus
Director of BMC2 Heart Failure
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BMC2 Heart Failure Update
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BMC2 CARES Featured in BCBSM VPU
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We are excited to move beyond proposal development for BMC2 Heart Failure to enacting our data strategy and building engagement across the state. View this infographic to learn more about our strategy and vision for the heart failure registry.
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Our CARES peer support program connects vascular surgeons with a trusted colleague for support with personal or work-related concerns. The program was launched this spring, and we are already seeing it make positive changes. CARES is free and confidential. Learn more – or request support – on our website and check out this Value Partnerships Update article from BCBSM.
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As of Tuesday, 6/16/2026 at 8:00 AM you will log into REDCap using Okta login (shown below) and you will use only your uniqname - you will no longer provide the uniqname@med.umich.edu. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pam Benci at plf@umich.edu. We appreciate your flexibility.
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| We are pleased to share our most recent publications.
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PCI – "Reno-Protective Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the BMC2 Registry" – Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. S. Nabeel Hyder, Milan Seth, David E. Hamilton, Heidi Stoute, Edouard Daher, Joseph Chattahi, Bashar Samman, Vishal Gupta, Carlo Briguori, Michael Rudnik, Devraj Sukul, and Hitinder S. Gurm.
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Vascular Surgery – "Characterizing the Association of Heparin Dose and Activated Clotting Time on Lower Extremity Bypass Outcomes" – Journal of Vascular Surgery. Craig S. Brown, Shukri Dualeh, Nicholas H. Osborne, Jeremy Albright, Andrew Huang, Loay Kabbani, Frank M. Davis, Hervert D. Aronow, Andrew S. Kimball, Eugene Laveroni, Paul Bove, Constantinos Constantinou, Nicholas J. Mouawad, and Peter K. Henke.
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| BMC2 data were presented internationally and nationally during:
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Earn P4P Extra Credit With a Successful Referral to the BMC2 PCI or Vascular Patient and Caregiver Advisory Council (PCAC) - We are seeking additional patients who represent the diversity of our state to join as advisors. You can help and earn P4P extra credit! Visit the PCAC page on bmc2.org for details and resources for sharing this opportunity with your patients.
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| - BMC2 PCI Coordinator Virtual Meeting – July 23, 2026, 10 – 11 am.
- BMC2 PCI Physician Meeting – September 26, 2026, 12 – 3 pm, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City
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BMC2 PCI Coordinator Meeting - November 5, 2026, 10 – 11 am
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BMC2 Vascular Surgery Coordinator Virtual Meeting – August 19, 2026, 11 am – 12 pm.
- BMC2 Vascular Surgery Annual Coordinator Meeting – October 14, 2026, 12 – 4 pm.in Flint.
- BMC2 Vascular Surgery Annual Collaborative Meeting – October 15th, 12 - 5 pm in Flint.
- BMC2 Vascular Surgery Coordinator Virtual Meeting – December 2, 2026, 11 am – 12 pm.
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| The 2026 CQI Surgical Summit, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, 2026, has been postponed. The new plans will be shared in the next few months.
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| Please join us in welcoming our new partners!
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PCI Coordinators:
Grayson Kurth, MSN, RN – McLaren Greater Lansing
Susan Wollenzin, BSN, RN – Henry Ford Providence Southfield and Henry Ford Providence Novi
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Vascular Surgery Coordinators:
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Coordinating Center Staff:
Sara Babcock, MISHC Clinical Quality Improvement Lead
- Sam Kesterson, Intermediate Project Manager
Anthony Padalino, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
J. Frank Reeves, Heart Failure Senior Programmer
- Ewa Sztandera, PCI Clinical Quality Improvement Lead (beginning July 20th)
Amy Vereecke, Heart Failure Senior Project Manager (beginning July 1st)
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MISHC Physician Mentoring Program - MISHC is pairing physicians for issue-specific, peer-to-peer, and peer-to-site mentoring. Consortium members seeking mentorship can fill out this Qualtrics survey.
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Welcome, Sara Babcock! - Sara Babcock joined the MISHC Coordinating Center as a Clinical Info Analyst Lead. Learn more about Sara, her experience, and her role at MISHC on mishc.org.
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Upcoming Meetings:
- 11/13/26 – 10 am – 4 pm MISHC Coordinator Meeting, Ann Arbor Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor
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11/14/26 at the Ann Arbor Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor
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A Peek Inside the BMC2 Coordinating Center |
Pam Benci Recognized for Commitment to Well-being
BMC2 Administrative Manager, Pam Benci, received the 2026 MHealthy Dr. Robert Winfield Champion Award for outstanding work in fostering a culture of well-being in the workplace.
Pam brings integrity, warmth and creativity to everything she does. She continually finds meaningful ways to integrate well-being into her work and support the health of her colleagues.
Her genuine commitment has made the Coordinating Center team stronger, more connected, and healthier.
Administrative Director, Mollie Bodin, was also recognized as the runner up for the MHealthy Supportive Leader in Well-being Award.
Learn more in the news section of bmc2.org.
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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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