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Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan will be transitioning its membership to Priority Health, subject to regulatory approval.

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Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan Named One of the Best in The Nation by U.S.News & World Report/NCQA “America’s Best Health Plans” 2006

For the second year in a row, Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan has been named one of the best commercial health plans in the nation by the U.S.News & World Report/NCQA "America's Best Health Plan"* 2006.

iSave

PHPSM is proud to offer you iSave - our six new high deductible health plans (HDHP's). iSave features low premiums and first dollar coverage for preventive care. iSave helps you get your healthcare spending back on track. For more information, please click the title link above.

Leapfrog

Leapfrog is a program to provide information about health care safety, quality and customer value. Click the title above for more details.

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Tips for Safe Care
The single most important way you can help prevent medical errors is to be active in educating your patients regarding their health care. You should:
  1. Encourage patients to carry current medication card. Make sure that you know the following:
    • Any allergies and how your patient reacts to medicines.
    • Everything your patient is taking, including over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs.
    • Your patient’s current weight.
  2. Provide information about medicines in terms your patients understand when the medicines are prescribed
    • What is the name of the medicine?
    • What is the medicine for?
    • Is the dose of this medicine appropriate for my child based on his/her weight?
    • How often should I take it, and for how long?
    • What side effects are likely? What do I do if they occur?
    • Is this medicine safe to take with other medicines or dietary supplements?
    • What food, drink, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?
    • When should I see an improvement?
  3. Discuss the treatment plan. When your patient is discharged from the hospital or seen in your office, explain the treatment plan they will use at home.
    • Medication information
    • When can they get back to regular activities?
    • Is the treatment based on the latest scientific evidence?
  4. Tell them who is in charge.
    • Make sure that your patient knows is in charge of their care.
    • This is especially important if they have many health problems or is in a hospital.
  5. Explain test or procedures.
    • Make sure that your patient knows why a test or treatment is needed and how it can help.
    • Make sure you tell your patient when the results will be available. If they don’t hear from you or the lab, when can they call to ask about the test results?