27 Mar Health Data News Roundup: Payer Services Market Worth $118.2B by 2027; Medicaid and Behavioral Health; and Two Payer CEOs Most Influential

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.

Report: The Payer Services Market Could Be Worth $118.2B by 2027
The payer services market is expected to grow by double digits annually over the next several years. These services include data analytics, digital health and care management, according to analysts at Markets and Markets.

How Medicaid Covered Behavioral Health Services in 2022
Medicaid coverage of behavioral health services in 2022 varied across states, but the majority of state Medicaid programs reported covering at least half of all services, according to an issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

MedPAC Calls on Congress to Modify Medicare Advantage Payment Policies
As Medicare Advantage enrollment grows, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is calling on Congress to address payment and coding differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) and improve the quality bonus program.

AHA: High Deductible, Short-Term Plans Are Driving Medical Debt
Inadequate insurance coverage is one of the main causes of medical debt, according to the American Hospital Association.

81% of Entries Are Inaccurate in Provider Directories of 5 Large Payers
Most of the entries in the five large insurers’ provider directories have inaccuracies, a research letter published in JAMA Open Network explained.

3 Healthcare Orgs Prioritize Patient Experience in EHR Implementations
Three healthcare organizations, including an FQHC in Missouri, a health system in New Jersey, and a clinic in Maryland, recently invested in EHR implementations to advance patient experience goals.

2 Health Insurance Execs Make List of the World’s 10 Most Influential CEOs
CVS Health’s Karen Lynch and UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty are on the list of the top 10 most influential CEOs in the world.