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Use Shared Decision-Making Aids to Help Guide Care Choices
BCBS Texas·TX·General
Effective date
Aug 13, 2025
We identified it
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas now provides shared decision-making aids and tools to help providers involve patients in treatment decisions. These evidence-based resources cover various conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression, osteoporosis, and other common medical scenarios to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Providers may optionally incorporate the Mayo Clinic shared decision-making tools into patient consultations to improve care quality and patient satisfaction. These tools are available on the BCBS Texas provider portal under clinical practice guidelines.