AHII Diabetes Initiative

The initial phase of the Alabama Health Improvement Initiative focused on diabetic patient care. Endorsed by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA), the goal of the AHII – Diabetes Initiative was to recognize and reinforce PMD physicians in the specialties of Family Practice, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Endocrinology who attained recognition through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Recognition Program (DRP). When the program was launched in 2008, there was one physician in the state recognized by the NCQA for excellence in diabetes care. To date, there are now over 160 physicians that have achieved recognition in the state. These physicians have been highlighted on our doctor finder by having the NCQA seal listed within their credentials tab.

Physicians that achieved NCQA DRP recognition prior to the close of 1st quarter 2010 became eligible for a reward payment. As a reminder, the last of the three annual patient attribution reward payments will be issued during the first quarter of 2011.

Click Here for an Updated Listing of Recognized Physicians

NCQA Educational Information

Free information and a webinar schedule can be obtained at http://www.ncqa.org/tabid/109/Default.aspx.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Information

• ProviderFacts 2010-015 - AHII Program Update
• Timeline for Initial Phase of the Alabama Health Improvement Initiative
• Special Bulletin Announcement released March 2008
• A more detailed description of the physician rewards program can be found in the  Program Review Guide.
• For questions about the NCQA recognition process, please contact NCQA Customer Support at 888-275-7585 or online at www.ncqa.org.
• For all other questions, contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Customer Support at 800-206-1049 or contact your Network Services Representative.