MIBAC Participation for Chiropractors:

MIBAC is the only CQI in Michigan for Chiropractors! Participation has many benefits, including VBR eligibility, clinical education, opportunities to collaborate with peers, access to resources, and more. Click below to submit your interest in participation or to request more information.

MIBAC risk stratification training

Participating chiropractors can earn points toward 2026 VBR for attending a 30-minute virtual-live Risk Stratification training session, focusing on the STarT Back tool developed by Keele University and the Modified Treatment Plan (MTP) developed by a multi-disciplinary team of primary spine care clinicians. Registration is required. See the link below, or contact us at: support@mibaccqi.zohodesk.com for details.

VBR points are available to eligible chiropractors for successful completion of Risk stratification clinician training (active participation required, please see scorecards for details).

 mission

The

of the Michigan Back Collaborative is to:

Ensure patients with low back pain receive the best possible care.

  goals  

program

To fulfill our mission, we will achieve these three goals.

Identify, refine and disseminate effective care patterns.

Improve outcomes for patients seeking Chiropractic care for low back pain statewide: Optimize the value of spine care through diagnostic and treatment stewardship.

Foster a collaborative and supportive environment for Chiropractors to promote professional satisfaction.

strategic

pillars

The program objectives are realized through the implementation of three strategic pillars.

 quality 

improvement

Patient registry

Correlations

Best practices

Patient-reported outcome measures

   compelling  

resources

Algorithms

Current research

Exercise programs

Tip sheets

Templates

 clinical 

education

Clinical vignettes

Keynote speakers

Data sharing

Risk stratification

  • “The MIBAC collaboration has helped our clinic build relationships with local primary care physicians to help properly co-manage spine pain patients in an efficient manner in terms of triage, diagnosis and appropriate treatment.”

    -Joseph Lupo, DC, FSBT, FACMUAP, CFMB

  • “Our family has been in chiropractic practice for over 95 years. We feel the MIBAC training reinforced current practices and protocols in our office. We also feel that it gave us additional training in management of acute low back pain cases. The aspect of opening up collaboration and referrals with other healthcare professionals is also a great plus. When individuals, groups, and offices work together for the good of the patient’s needs, favorable and cost-effective outcomes can certainly be achieved. We are proud to be a part of the MIBAC initiative.”

    -Sally Blossom, DC, and Daniel Blossom, DC

  • “I went through the level 1 training and especially enjoyed the communication tips and the video for the back exam. I have used these tools to help educate my patients, and my patients have been very receptive to my recommendations.”

    -Emmanuel Dizon, MD

Join the MIBAC Chiropractor Directory!

Increase your visibility with local Primary Care Physicians and other specialists by joining our directory that shows you are committed to providing evidence-based care to improve the health of your patients. Information for the initial publication is no longer being accepted, however, we will be updating the directory quarterly, so submit your information today to be included next quarter!

Statement from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Support for the Michigan Back Collaborative (MIBAC) CQI is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program. To learn more about Value Partnerships, visit www.valuepartnerships.com. The MIBAC Coordinating Center is housed at Henry Ford Health System. Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and MIBAC work collaboratively, the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.