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In collaboration with TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, Blue KC is enhancing the way we approach cardiac and musculoskeletal (MSK) services \u2014 drawing on our partner\u2019s expertise to strengthen utilization management (UM), prioritize payment integrity, and foster meaningful provider engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why this program matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, cardiac and MSK procedures are among the most expensive and commonly performed interventions. Without oversight, these procedures can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unnecessary spending&nbsp;due to inappropriate settings or coding practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinically questionable care&nbsp;that may not align with best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited transparency&nbsp;into provider behavior and outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with TurningPoint, our cardiac and MSK UM program is designed to address these challenges, offering a clinically rigorous and cost-effective-minded solution that\u2019s already delivering results in our fully insured book of business. Now, self-funded clients can opt in to the same program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four ways our cardiac and MSK UM program delivers value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site of care redirection \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>TurningPoint works in collaboration with providers to shift procedures from inpatient settings to outpatient or ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) when clinically appropriate, resulting in opportunities for meaningful savings, particularly for MSK procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coding review edits \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>TurningPoint aims to ensure only appropriate codes are approved, helping prevent overbilling and inflated claims. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinically inappropriate care prevented \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>The program aims to identify and prevent procedures that aren\u2019t the best clinical option, guiding providers toward more appropriate alternatives. 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