13 Jun Health Data News Roundup: 2022 Annual State HIT Connect Video; Anthem Maternal Mental Healthcare Effort; and AHIP News

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.

VIDEO: Centralized Data Aggregation and Quality Reporting for States
At the 2022 Annual State HIT Connect Summit, IMAT presented with the State of Rhode Island about the RI Quality Reporting System (QRS), and more. Check out the full video here.

More Consumers Find Transparency Tools Accessible, Useful in 2022
More consumers reported that their health plans are offering transparency tools and overall consumer awareness about the availability of transparency tools has grown, according to a new study.

Study: 87 Percent of Medicare Advantage Plans Could Lose One or More Stars in 2023 Ratings
More than 80 percent of Medicare Advantage plans are in danger of losing at least one star in one or more of their ratings for 2023, potentially imperiling millions in quality bonuses for plans, a new analysis finds.

AHIP Calls for Federal Agencies to Issue Extensive Guidance to Implement ACA ‘Family Glitch’ Rule
Insurers support a Biden administration rule to fix a “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act but stress that plans must get quick guidance on the requirements they have to meet.

Anthem Announces Partnership to Support Maternal Mental Healthcare
Anthem has announced that it will offer a digital solution to mothers in order to support maternal mental healthcare needs.

HHS, CMS Extend American Rescue Plan Funding For HCBS Another Year
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CMS announced that states will have another year to invest American Rescue Plan funds in home- and community-based services (HCBS).

How Different HIE Methods Impact Provider Use of Health Information
Healthcare organizations have several options in how they facilitate data exchange. However, not all health information exchange (HIE) methods increase the availability and provider use of health information, according to a study.