11 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Time for MSSP ACOs to Prepare for APP Quality Measures Reporting Deadline; Star Ratings Impact on Healthcare Payers; and Cigna Launches International Plan

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.

Medicare Shared Savings Program Continues to Deliver High-Quality Care and Savings
The CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) continues to drive high-quality care, and now’s the time for MSSP ACOs to prepare for the 2025 deadline for APP quality measures reporting.

How Quality Measures, Star Ratings Impact Healthcare Payers
High performance on standardized quality measures like HEDIS and Medicare Advantage Star Ratings help consumers determine how to choose between healthcare payers, and IMAT Solutions can help payers boost their Star Ratings.

OIG Strengthens Oversight Strategy for Managed Care Organizations
Managed care organizations (MCOs) require the same kind of oversight that fee-for-service programs receive from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), so OIG released a four-phase life cycle to align its oversight efforts.

An Overview of the CMS AHEAD Model for Health Equity Advancement
Participating states could receive as much as $12 million through the CMS AHEAD model to align various payers on health equity goals, according to this recent Health Payers Intelligence article.

Medicare Advantage Plans and Traditional Medicare Plans Differ on Spending
Medicare Advantage plans generally spend less per enrollee than traditional Medicare plans, but these differences vary widely by condition, a study published in the September issue of Health Affairs found.

Cigna Launching New International Plan for Older Adults
Cigna recently announced the launch of a new, customized health benefits plan aimed at supporting the health and vitality of globally mobile people aged 60 and older.

How Will Generative AI Change the Role of Clinicians In the Next 10 Years?
A new report predicts that Generative AI tools will increasingly streamline many aspects of a clinician’s day in the next five to 10 years — and that this is particularly true for tools that can automate diagnoses and respond to patients’ questions.