New BMC2 Proposal Intake Form and Publication Resource Guide

BMC2 is committed to supporting the development and dissemination of high-quality publications that reflect thoughtful, collaborative, and data-driven improvement efforts across our consortium.

To facilitate the process, we have created a Publication Resource Guide to support investigators in navigating the full lifecycle of a QI publication, from project planning and analysis to manuscript preparation and submission.

In addition to offering practical tools and guidance to ensure all contributors are equipped to develop impactful, methodologically sound publications, this document also includes important information on requirements from our funder, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM).

Successful QI projects require more than a compelling idea; they rely on strong partnerships between physicians, statisticians, and Coordinating Center staff. This guide provides a roadmap for that collaboration and outlines clear expectations for Principal Investigators (PIs) throughout the process. It is intended to promote shared accountability, transparent communication, and consistency across all registry-based publication efforts.

Before submitting a proposal, please take time to review the expectations listed in this guide. Each expectation is accompanied by a section that underscores its importance and provides resources to help you fulfill it.

If you have additional questions on this process or available resources, please reach out to the BMC2 Project Manager, Mary Casey at marycol@med.umich.edu.  

We appreciate your ongoing contributions and look forward to advancing meaningful improvements in cardiovascular care through collaborating on high-quality publication efforts.