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Physician Recognition Program

BlueCross and BlueChoice® HealthPlan started the Physician Recognition Program (PRP) to promote good health and fight disease. As you know, heart disease and diabetes are among the leading health issues affecting South Carolinians. PRP is a voluntary program available to Preferred Blue® and BlueChoice HealthPlan network providers only.

How to Qualify
Network physicians who receive recognition from one of three programs listed below may receive $2,500 from both BlueCross and BlueChoice HealthPlan for a total of $5,000.

 Program

 Contact Information

ADA/NCQA Diabetes Physician Recognition Program Call NCQA Customer Support: 888-275-7585.
AHA/ASA/NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition Program Call NCQA Customer Support: 888-275-7585.
The American Society for Hypertension (ASH) Specialists Program

Carolinas & Georgia Chapter – ASH Administrator, Susan Hallatt: Call 843-792-7781 or e-mail: hallatt@musc.edu

 

 

 

 



 


The physician is responsible for all costs of the application process. We have arranged for a 20% discount for the NCQA programs for eligible physicians who apply. Physicians must use the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina/BlueChoice HealthPlan NCQA Discount Form when making the application.


How to Apply
Please review the Terms & Conditions. If you have already met the qualifications, congratulations! Just mail the following information to both BlueCross and BlueChoice HealthPlan to get your award. The addresses are on the form.

  1. Physician Recognition Program Payment Request Form
  2. The letter of recognition or certification from the appropriate program
  3. W-9 Form

We look forward to recognizing you for your extra efforts in helping members with these diseases. If you have any questions after reviewing the enclosed information, please contact:

BlueCross:
Lance Lockman at 803-264-9082
BlueChoice HealthPlan:
Rene Frick at 803-786-8466, ext. 25265

BlueChoice HealthPlan is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.



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