20 Feb Health Data News Roundup: Health Payers and IT Modernization; Humana and BCBS Health Equity Efforts; and Cigna Launches Rebrand

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.

The Role of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in the PHE Unwinding
Medicaid managed care organizations have a key role to play in the public health unwinding, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) brief.

New Humana Community Partnerships to Strengthen Health Equity
Humana, and its philanthropic arm, the Humana Foundation, have advanced its commitment to health equity by unveiling an advanced strategy that focuses on addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and healthcare barriers.

ACA Marketplace Plans Denied Nearly 17% of In-Network Claims in 2021
Non-group qualified health plans (QHPs) on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace denied, on average, almost 17 percent of in-network claims in 2021, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) issue brief.

95% of Certified Health IT Developers Met ONC Cures Act Deadline
More than 95 percent of certified health IT developers met the Cures Act Final Rule compliance deadline to provide customers with new technology, according to the ONC.

Deep Changes Drive IT Modernization in U.S. Healthcare
Healthcare providers and insurers in the U.S. are using digital transformation and IT services to adapt to dramatic changes in the industry and prepare for the future, according to a new research report.

Inside BCBS Tennessee’s Health Equity Strategy
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is digging into the data behind health equity, publishing its first ever health equity report to bring together public data and data from BCBS Tennessee members.

Cigna Launches Rebrand as it Continues to Build Out Portfolio
As it continues to build out its portfolio of businesses, Cigna is updating the branding for its subsidiaries. The overall holding company will now operate as the Cigna Group to better reflect its broader reach and growth ambitions.