MPP is a joint venture partnership between the McLaren Healthcare System and our Physician members. Our focus is on providing resources to physician offices which provide value and assist with engagement, clinical integration, contracting and quality.
We are dedicated to our members’ success. It is the reason why our physicians are Michigan’s leaders in care and excellence. Experience the many benefits of MPP membership.
MPP is responsible for the negotiation, development and administration of a variety of managed care contracts for our network of physicians, ancillary facilities and hospitals. We serve as a liaison between the McLaren Healthcare System, health plans, employers, physicians, and patients.
September 15, 2023
Making Standard of Care, The STANDARD
Statin Therapy for Patients with Diabetes
Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Adults 40–75 years of age with diabetes, who do or do not have clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), should be started on a statin for primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD regardless of lipid status. Statin Therapy for patients with cardiovascular disease, male patients ages 21-75, and female patients ages 40-75 identified as having clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease should be on a high or moderate intensity statin medication.
Exclusions to code:
Exclusions of patients for Statin Therapy must be documented and coded every calendar year.
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