24 Oct Health Data News Roundup: IMAT DaaS Solution Enhances Star Ratings; UPMC Digital Health Most Wired; and Health Equity and UnitedHealthcare

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.

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Declined for 2023
Earlier this month, CMS released its 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings, which found an overall decline in ratings when compared to 2022. Thankfully, the IMAT Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering can help health payers boost their overall Star Ratings.

CHIME Names UPMC ‘Digital Health Most Wired’ for 24th Year
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has named UPMC one of the nation’s “Digital Health Most Wired” health systems for the 24th consecutive year.

UHC Supports Health Equity for Disabled Members Through Program Investments
UnitedHealthcare invested in an organization that promotes health equity for individuals with disabilities. The payer put $5 million toward The Multi-Assistance Center (MAC) at Morgan’s Wonderland.

BCBS Health Plan Expands Medicare Advantage Drug, Mental Health Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) introduced prescription drug benefits and mental healthcare benefits to its preferred provider organization (PPO) and health maintenance organization (HMO) Medicare Advantage plans.

Healthcare Utilization Lower for MA Beneficiaries with Complex Care Needs
Among Medicare beneficiaries with complex care needs, those enrolled in Medicare Advantage had lower acute healthcare utilization than traditional Medicare beneficiaries, including lower rates of hospital stays and emergency department visits, according to a new study.

Genomic Data EHR Integration Cuts Clinician Time to Order Test by 75%
EHR integration of genomic data resulted in significant time savings for clinicians, according to a study in Genetics in Medicine, according to a new study.