McKenzie Orthopedics Recognized for High-Quality Care and Lower Costs

Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is pleased to share that Dr. James Kosiur and the McKenzie Orthopedics team have been recognized through a statewide value-based program for delivering high-quality care while helping reduce overall healthcare costs.

This recognition reflects the team’s continued focus on keeping patients healthy, avoiding unnecessary hospital visits, and supporting strong recovery outcomes. By emphasizing coordinated care and proactive treatment, McKenzie Orthopedics is helping patients return to their daily lives safely and efficiently.

The program, administered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, evaluates specialty providers based on a combination of quality outcomes, cost of care, and utilization. McKenzie Orthopedics ranked among the top-performing specialty groups, placing in the upper tier of participating providers across the state.

“This recognition is really about the care our patients receive every day,” said Heather Baumeister, Director of Healthcare Practices. “Our team works closely with patients and their primary care providers to ensure they are getting the right care at the right time—helping them heal well while also avoiding unnecessary complications or hospital visits.”

For patients, this means care that is not only high-quality, but also thoughtful and efficient—focused on achieving the best possible outcomes while minimizing disruptions and additional healthcare needs.

As McKenzie Health System continues to expand services and invest in the future of healthcare in the region, recognitions like this reinforce a continued commitment to providing exceptional care close to home.