08 May Health Data News Roundup: CMS Update on National Quality Strategy Goals; Half of Medicare Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage; and MiHIN News

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.

CMS Officials Provide Update on National Quality Strategy Goals
CMS officials recently discussed updates to the National Quality Strategy, which include increasing the percentage of digital measures used in CMS quality programs, as well as leveraging the FHIR data standard. Here’s our analysis on how the IMAT DaaS offering can help payers meet these new goals.

Half of All Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries Now Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage Plans
According to recently released data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Advantage now provides Medicare coverage for just over half of eligible beneficiaries.

Medicare Advantage, Part D Premiums Increased Slightly in 2023
Average monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans have increased in 2023, and fewer beneficiaries selected zero-dollar premium plans, according to a new report.

Higher Market Share Helps Payers in Negotiations, Premium Impact Unclear
Health payers with larger market shares tend to have lower prices nationally, but the actual impact on premiums remains uncertain, according to a new study.

MI HIE Teams Up with AI/AN Tribe for Bidirectional Interoperability
The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) recently announced a significant step towards advancing bidirectional interoperability by adding the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) to its state-designated health information exchange.

CVS Expects Double-Digit Medicare Advantage Growth in 2023
CVS Health is expecting big growth in its Medicare Advantage membership by the end of 2023, setting a different tone compared to the company’s disappointment in “low- to mid-single-digit-percentage” growth late last year.

NC Health Information Exchange Authority Launches Stroke Data Registry
The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services have kicked off the state’s first-ever Stroke Data Registry platform, offering a clearer picture of stroke incidence trends.