13 Aug Health Data News Roundup: A Paperless Healthcare System by 2020; ONC and Information Blocking; and Predictive Analytics

Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals.

CMS Administrator Verma Pushes Paperless Healthcare System by 2020
CMS Administrator Seema Verma as challenged health IT developers to enable a fax-free healthcare system by 2020.

Information Blocking Rule Difficult For ONC to Sort Out
Without health IT interoperability, the country will not be able to achieve patient-centered care and build a healthcare system that delivers value, according to National Coordinator for HIT Don Rucker, MD.

Providers Embrace Predictive Analytics for Clinical, Financial Benefits
According to a recent survey from the Society of Actuaries (SOA), eighty-five percent of healthcare payers and providers are currently using predictive analytics or plan to do so in the next five years.

Governors Association Works with Eight States to Improve Health Data Sharing
Eight states are in the early stages of a collaboration with the National Governors Association that could enhance their ability to use and share health-care data enterprise-wide, ultimately improving operations and services to residents.

Only 22 Percent of Medicare Advantage Customers Aware of Star Ratings
Only 22 percent of Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries are familiar with how star ratings work and increasing consumer awareness about star ratings would help beneficiaries choose high quality plan, according to a new study.

ONC Continues Overhaul of Health IT Certification Program Testing
ONC will no longer support and maintain the electronic prescribing testing tool approved for use for the Health IT Certification Program — instead, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) will take over the tool.