LOCKTON DUNNING BENEFITS UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE REVIEW

Centers of Excellence

2 Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence  Blue Distinctions (BD)- is a nationally recognized designation based on objective, evidence-based selection criteria established in collaboration with expert physicians and medical organizations  BD’s goal is to raise the overall level of care delivered by focusing on quality  Designation is contingent on ongoing compliance, subject to a thorough investigation  More than 1700 Blue Distinction Centers (BDCs) across 6 specialty areas  Bariatric Surgery  Cardiac Care  Complex and rare cancers  Knee and hip replacement  Spine Surgery and transplants  Proposed Plan Design  Domestic Tourism – where cost of travel is paid by University to a Center of Excellence

3 Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence  Seattle based Centers of Excellence

4 Premera (BCBS) Centers of Excellence Cost savings are for facility only and don’t include provider