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HAP CareSource™ utilizes evidence-based nationally accepted standards and guidelines to help inform and guide providers about their clinical care of members. The Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium (MQIC) is a collaborative effort to develop and implement standard clinical guidelines and performance measures and is overseen by the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP). MAHP recognizes the expertise and evidence-based knowledge that the guidelines represent. The MAHP advocates the adoption and implementation of the MQIC Clinical Practice Guidelines as the accepted standards of care to promote quality care and better health outcomes for Michiganders. The consortium works to establish and update clinical practice guidelines for use by healthcare professionals and health plans. Guidelines are reviewed on a two-year cycle.

MQIC | Michigan Association of Health Plans | Michigan Association of Health Plans (mahp.org)

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are available to providers and may be communicated to practitioners through newsletters, direct mailings, our Provider Manual and focused meetings with HAP CareSource Health Partner Engagement Specialists. These guidelines assist in improving member health outcomes. CPG topics are chosen through analysis of our member population demographics and state/national health priorities. The guidelines focus on key chronic diseases, preventive health measures and screening recommendations for both medical and behavioral health concerns.

MQIC Resources
TopicDescription
Advance Care PlanningTools and interventions to address Advance Care Planning across the patient population
AsthmaGeneral Principles for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Back PainManagement of Acute Low Back Pain in Adults
BronchitisManagement of Uncomplicated Acute Bronchitis in Adults
DepressionPrimary Care Diagnosis and Management of Adults with Depression
DiabetesManagement of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Heart FailureAdults with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
HypertensionMedical Management of Adults with Hypertension Guidelines
Kidney DiseaseDiagnosis and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
LipidsLipid Screening and Management
Office Based SurgeryIn Office Use of Sedation
Opioid PrescribingOpioid Prescribing in Adults Excluding Palliative and End-of-Life Care
OsteoarthritisMedical Management of Adults with Osteoarthritis
OsteoporosisManagement and Prevention of Osteoporosis
Overweight and ObesityManagement of Overweight and Obesity in the Adult
Pregnancy PreventionPrevention of Unintended Pregnancy in Adults 18 Years and Older

Preventative Services
(Age 18-49)

Preventative Services
(Age ≥ 50)

Clinical preventive services for adults with graded definitions from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Substance Use DisorderScreening, Diagnosis and Referral for Substance Use Disorders
Tobacco ControlPrevention of Tobacco and Nicotine Use Including Vaping
Venous ThrombosisOutpatient Management of Acute Uncomplicated Deep Venous Thrombosis

Health literate member clinical practice guidelines and other health care resources are available on the member website, covering a broad range of health and wellness topics. Information may also be shared via newsletters or upon member request.

If you would like more information on HAP CareSource Quality Improvement, please call Provider Services at 1-833-230-2102.