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2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Diabetes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine +1 more·Physician
Effective date
May 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has updated their 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Diabetes, with revised guidelines now available in the provider portal. These guidelines were approved through Professional Advisory Committee Meetings and are accessible under the Clinical Practice Guidelines section.
Action Required
By May 1, 2020: Providers treating COPD and diabetes patients must review the updated 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines available in the BCBSRI provider portal under 'Publications' > 'Clinical Practice Guidelines' tab. Clinical staff should ensure treatment protocols align with the revised guidelines to maintain compliance and avoid potential claim issues.