Baptist DeSoto recognized as a top-performing Mississippi hospital by Blue Cross & Blue Shield

(Courtesy photo) Baptist DeSoto’s Jo Elizabeth Ammer, Kadie Burr and Brian Hogan at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Quality Model Program Forum.

• Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto was one of five hospitals recognized by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Quality Model (CQM) Program.
• The Southaven hospital earned a top-performing spot specifically for its success in reducing Plan All-Cause Readmissions.
• Thirty-one Mississippi hospitals participated in the value-based program, which aims to improve patient safety and outcomes statewide.

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto has been named one of an elite group of five Mississippi hospitals recognized as top performers by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Quality Model (CQM) Program.

The CQM is a value-based performance framework that focuses on patient safety, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, effective health information management, and improved patient outcomes.

During the third annual Blue Cross & Blue Shield Quality Forum, Baptist DeSoto was specifically recognized as a top performer for its achievements in reducing Plan All-Cause Readmissions.

“Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto is proud to participate in Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Quality Model Program and to be recognized for our efforts to advance quality care for North Mississippians,” said hospital representatives in a statement. “By enhancing communication and care coordination, we have been successful in reducing readmissions and elevating the care we provide patients during and after their hospital stays.”

A total of 31 Mississippi hospitals participated in the CQM program, demonstrating statewide improvements in patient care. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus secured the top spot in three of the seven award categories: Overall Top CQM, Sepsis Management, and Cardiac Care.

According to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, trend data indicates participating hospitals are improving in the management of sepsis care, maternity care, and cardiac care.

“The Comprehensive Quality Model is guiding us towards better healthcare for all Mississippians,” said Dr. Lee Greer, chief medical officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. “We believe every person in Mississippi deserves safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare… We are committed to continuing this culture of learning and improvement in the years to come.”