28 Mar Health Data News Roundup: What is DAV for Payers; Feds Reflect on the Impact of the Affordable Care Act; and Nava Launches Free Search Engine

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.

Feds Reflect on the Impact of the Affordable Care Act
CMS and HHS leaders recently touted critical outcomes from the first 12 years of the Affordable Care Act, citing lower premiums on the marketplace and higher enrollment and coverage.

What is Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) for Health Payers?
Data from data streams validated by NCQA can be used as standard supplemental data in HEDIS reporting, eliminating the need for primary source verification (PSV) during the HEDIS audit process. This saves time and money for aggregators, provider organizations and health plans.

High Deductible Health Plans Impact Employee Mental Healthcare
Employee mental healthcare spending rose, and employer mental healthcare spending fell after employers transitioned their workers from preferred provider organizations to high deductible health plans, according to a new study.

Value-Based Care Models That Could Lower Maternal Care Costs
Maternal healthcare costs in the US are too expensive, but value-based care may provide a solution, according to a brief from AHIP.

Benefits Broker Nava Launches Free Search Engine Hoping to Democratize Benefits Discovery
Nava, a benefits brokerage, recently launched a free, publicly available benefits search engine.

Highmark Generated $22B in Revenue for 2021
Highmark reported $22 billion in revenue for year-end 2021 and an operating gain of $301 million, according to the insurer’s year-end financials released last week.