Anthem BCBSMedium ImpactAdministrative
[New York] Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes: closing the statin gap for adults aged 40 to 75 with diabetes
Published May 3, 2026
AI Summary
Anthem has issued a provider bulletin focused on improving statin prescribing for diabetic patients aged 40-75 to close care gaps. This is likely part of a quality measure initiative that may affect provider performance metrics and potentially reimbursement rates.
Action Required
Review full policy bulletin at the provided URL to understand specific requirements for statin prescribing documentation and quality reporting. Providers should ensure proper documentation of statin therapy discussions and prescribing for diabetic patients aged 40-75. Update clinical workflows to identify and address statin gaps in this patient population.
Plan Types
Commercial
States
NY
Specialties
family-medicine, internal-medicine, endocrinology, cardiology