06 Jun Health Data News Roundup: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Chronic Disease Management Solution; Kaiser Family Foundation Study; and Maryland Innovation Center Pilot

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.

Payer Launches At-Home Chronic Disease Management, Education Solution
To improve member health and overall care, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) implemented a Nudge Unit that focuses on providing at-home resources and prescriptions for diseases such as colorectal cancer and diabetes.

Kaiser Family Foundation: Insurers on the Hook For $1B in Rebates This Year
Insurers are estimated to issue $1 billion in rebates to customers this year due to a provision in the Affordable Care Act, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Maryland Hospital All-Payer Model: Can It Be Emulated?
A new Innovation Center pilot known as the Maryland Total Cost of Care Model (TCCM) entails all-payer (both commercial and government) rate regulation, with hospitals operating under a prospective budge

How CMMI is Addressing Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity
Federal agencies and healthcare stakeholders have a renewed focus on addressing social determinants of health and health-related social needs as the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of health equity.

Anthem Foundation Funds Substance Use Disorder Programs
Over the next three years, the Anthem Foundation plans on investing up to $30 million in programs that focus on mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

CVS Health Offers Virtual Primary Care Solution to Aetna Members
CVS Health will be offering a virtual primary care solution to its Aetna members and CVS Caremark clients. The solution will connect members to primary care services including mental healthcare and chronic disease management through a digital platform.

ONC 2015 Edition Health IT Adoption Reduced Duplicate Orders
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s (ONC’s) 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria reduced the likelihood of duplicate orders among hospitals that adopted the edition, a boon for health data interoperability, the agency celebrated.

CMS May Use 2022 Savings to Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premiums
CMS is considering using savings from low Medicare spending in Medicare Part B to offset beneficiaries’ 2023 Medicare Part B premiums.