Quality-Based Programs

Blue Distinction Centers

The Blue Distinction Centers program recognizes top-performing specialty doctors and health care facilities that meet strict national quality standards. Find facilities for a variety of procedures, such as cardiac care and spine surgery.

Blue Physician Recognition Program

The Blue Physician Recognition program recognizes physicians who have demonstrated a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centered care through participation in accepted national, regional, or local quality improvement or recognition programs and resources.

Tiered Network Product

As the North Carolina health insurance marketplace evolves, so does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). In order to respond to our customer's increasing demand for cost-efficient and high-quality health care, BCBSNC is announcing the creation of a new Tiered Network product. BCBSNC's Tiered Network product will offer consumers the opportunity to maximize benefits and coverage at preferred PPO facilities and providers that meet the quality and cost criteria set forth in the product design.