Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) and Blue Distinction Centers Plus (BDC+) Benefit Differential product lets employers structure benefits in a way that encourages employees to seek high quality and cost-effective care from the BDC or BDC+ designated specialty care programs. Blue Distinction Centers are designated hospitals that demonstrate expertise in delivering patient care safely and effectively for select specialty care procedures.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program focuses on quality of care. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Specialty Care program focuses on efficiency and quality of care. These programs cover 10 specialty areas.