11 Jul Health Data News Roundup: AHIP and Medicare Advantage Quality Metrics; Greater Collaboration and Interoperability; and Improved SDOH Data Collection

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.

Greater Collaboration Needed for Digital Health, Interoperability
While ONC has made significant progress toward achieving national health interoperability, continued interagency collaboration and public-private partnerships are needed to fully enable digital health, according to the National Academy of Medicine.

AHIP Calls For More Accurate Federal Reporting on Medicare Advantage
AHIP recently acknowledged the need for improved oversight for certain Medicare Advantage quality metrics, but also argued that federal reporting on Medicare Advantage plans has been inaccurate.

UHC Adds Health System to CO Doctor Plan to Boost Patient Care Access
HealthONE, the most extensive Denver-based healthcare system, announced it would be joining the UnitedHealthcare Doctors Plan of Colorado, expanding its network size to enhance patient care access.

Employer Sponsored Health Plans Generate Significant ROI, Benefits
Employer-sponsored health plans will generate a 47 percent return on investment (ROI) for employers in 2022, mainly driven by reduced direct medical costs, higher productivity, and tax benefits, according to a new study.

Improved SDOH Data Collection, Interoperability Needed for Health Equity
The industry must improve health data collection and interoperability to support health equity, according to expert panelists at an ONC Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) hearing in March.

ONC Announces Approved Health IT Data Standards for SVAP
The ONC has released the newest approved health IT data standards for the annual Standards Version Advancement Process (SVAP).

Providers, Payers Need to Move Beyond Compliance with FHIR Interoperability
The Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR) standard will be a key driver for health data interoperability, according to this recent Fierce Healthcare roundup of industry experts.