Respiratory Conditions office resource tools relating to quality measures.

Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP), an affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, strives to cover procedures, treatments, devices and drugs proven to be safe and effective for a particular disease or condition. We also continually look at new medical advances and technology for consideration of FHCP coverage and payment purposes to determine if any is superior to those already in use. To aid in the decision-making for the development of these Medical Policies (Medical Coverage Guidelines), we consult expert sources, such as the views of physicians practicing in the relevant clinical area, review of clinical studies published in respected scientific journals and the opinions from various specialty medical organizations. We provide our Medical Policies (Medical Coverage Guidelines) to our members, physicians and providers so that all are apprised of the criteria used in determining coverage for payment purposes.