10 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Humana’s Health Data Analytics Division; NJ Hospital Association Launches Big Data Analytics Center; and Health Data Silos

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.

AHA Launches Center For Health Innovation to Advance Healthcare
The American Hospital Association has launched the AHA Center for Health Innovation to help hospitals and healthcare systems build the capabilities they need at-scale to succeed in value-based care.

NJ Hospital Association Launches Big Data Analytics Center
The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) has launched a new center that will use big data analytics techniques to identify and address gaps in care.

Humana Creates New Data Analytics, Digital Health Division
Humana has announced the launch of a new data analytics and digital health division, called Humana Studio H, which will focus on developing data-driven products and services for use across the entire organizations.

Silos That Limit Patient Record Access Are Hurting Care, Researchers Say
Limited access to patients’ health information is having multiple negative effects on care delivery, according to a newly released report.

CPC+ Model Offers Payers Insight into Population Health Management
CMS’s Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) model may offer lessons and strategies for payers that want to increase primary care efficiency with population health management strategies.

86% of Consumers Blame Insurers for Surprise Healthcare Bills
Eighty-six percent of health plan beneficiaries primarily blame payers for surprise medical bills, according to a new survey.

How Sutter Health Pushes Health Data Exchange Forward
Clinical and IT staff at Sutter Health are working to proliferate health data sharing by encouraging providers to utilize Direct exchange.

Texas Health Honored for Advancing eCQM Collection, EHR Use
Texas Health Resources has been named a 2018 Pioneer in Quality Expert Contributor by the Joint Commission for advancing electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) collection and use.