02 Jan Health Data News Roundup: Health Payers Sign Pledge for ethical AI; ACA Marketplace Enrollment Up; and Biggest MA Stories for 2023

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.

Providers, Payers Sign Pledge for Ethical, Responsible AI in Healthcare
At the 2023 Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Annual Meeting, 28 health systems and payers signed a pledge to advance the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

Humana Awards $169K in Health Equity Grants to Community-Based Orgs
Humana has granted $169,000 to 24 community-based organizations committed to advancing health equity in the areas of improving access to care, improving quality of care, and addressing non-medial barriers to healthy living.

ACA Marketplace Enrollment Up By 33%, Surpassing 19M Enrollees
More than 19 million people have enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans for 2024 coverage, HHS announced.

Most Employers Offering Retiree Health Plans Use Medicare Advantage
Most large employers used to offer retiree health plans, but in 2023, only a fifth of them did, according to a KFF brief. Among those that do, many have turned to Medicare Advantage to supply these supplemental benefits.

Six Interoperability Use Cases for APIs in Health Data Exchange
While barriers to the use of APIs in health data exchange exist, there are several promising use cases for healthcare, including SDOH interoperability, according to a recent EHR Intelligence article.

The 10 Biggest Medicare Advantage Stories in 2023
2023 was an eventful year for Medicare Advantage. As the program continued to grow, with enrollment surpassing 30 million in 2023, some hospitals are beginning to push back on private Medicare plans. CMS also introduced new rates and regulations in 2023 that are taking effect in 2024.

Community Care Cooperative Has Named Jenny Carney as its New Chief Operating Officer
Jenny Carney has been named the chief operating officer for Community Care Cooperative (C3), a national, non-profit Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that is governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to improve the health and wellness of its members throughout the United States.