Bridges to Excellence (BTE) is medical quality initiative by the Healthcare Incentives Improvement Institute (HCI3). BTE focuses on recognizing excellence in the care of chronic conditions. The BTE program operates with the understanding that high-value care for chronic conditions reduces the multifaceted costs of medical care and enhances overall health. BTE recognitions strive to measure and improve the most high-impact health indicators, while providing meaningful incentives to clinicians.
Bridges to Excellence offers a number of different programs to fit the strengths and priorities of your practice. Visit their website for more detailed information.
BTE recognizes excellence in the following areas:
- Asthma
- Cardiac care
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiology Practice Recognition (Endowed by the American College of Cardiology)
- COPD
- Coronary artery disease
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Physician Office Systems
- Spine care
- Medical Home Recognition
Each BTE program offers three performance thresholds, allowing participants to achieve Level I, II, or III recognition. Clinics that achieve Care Recognition as well as Office Systems Recognition are eligible to receive designation as a BTE Medical Home.
We at Praxis are passionate about helping doctors practice the highest quality medicine, and about helping healthcare providers receive the recognition they deserve. The Praxis team is happy to support you as you prepare and apply for any BTE initiative: we can assist you in building, implementing, and querying the appropriate practice guidelines. Please contact our Support team with any questions.