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Targeting heart health as preventive care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology +1 more·Provider Update
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

BCBSRI is launching a pilot cardiac rehabilitation program as preventive care with no cost share for diabetic members with BMI over 30 and A1c over 7 who have no prior cardiac events. The program is offered at the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute's East Greenwich location and requires in-person participation.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Identify eligible patients with diabetes, BMI over 30, A1c over 7, and no cardiac event history for the new BCBSRI cardiac rehabilitation preventive care program. Contact Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute at (401) 793-5810 or (401) 606-4080 to enroll qualifying patients. Update patient education materials to include this new preventive benefit option.

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