31 Oct Health Data News Roundup: IMAT DaaS Solution Supports Business Use Cases; Better Member Experience is Vital; and AHIP Empowering Health Equity

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.

IMAT DaaS Platform: Enabling Dynamic Business Use Cases for Health Payers
The IMAT Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering, which is a one-stop-solution for health payers to gain optimal results from their data, can help payers achieve several business use cases.

Offering Easy Access to Care Is Key to Positive Member Experience, Retention
Member experience is key to member retention and, in order to boost member experience, payers must consider whether they are offering easy access to care and straightforward care navigation, according to an Accenture report.

AHIP Envisions Race, Ethnicity Data Collection Standardization Improvements
AHIP has introduced race and ethnicity data collection standardization recommendations for demographic data collection with the aim of empowering health equity efforts nationwide.

Blue Cross NC Scholarship Program Aims to Diversify Health Insurance Industry
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and two partners are forging a career pathway for local students to enter the health insurance industry and other insurance industries.

Providers Focus on EHR Optimization to Boost Interoperability
Many providers are planning health IT investments focused on EHR optimization to boost interoperability and productivity, according to the 2022 Healthcare Provider IT Report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research.

Humana Expands 2023 Medicare Advantage Dental Benefits in Florida
Humana is expanding 2023 dental benefits under its Medicare Advantage plans in Florida and will offer members access to a more extensive provider network and higher annual allowances.

Outreach from State-Based Marketplaces Increased 2022 ACA Enrollment
State-based marketplaces employed several outreach methods during the 2022 open enrollment period to boost health plan enrollment among uninsured individuals, including data-based efforts and culturally appropriate strategies.