15 Apr Health Data News Roundup: NAACOS Value-Based Care Playbook; Medicare Advantage Competition Final Rule; a History of Medicare Advantage

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.

AHIP, AMA and NAACOS Release Playbook for Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care Payment
Last week, AHIP, the American Medical Association (AMA), and NAACOS released a playbook on voluntary best practices to advance the adoption of value-based care arrangements in the private sector to improve the quality, equity, and affordability of care.

Medicare Advantage Final Rule Addresses Competition and Marketing Practices
CMS has finalized policies to promote competition in Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, boost access to behavioral healthcare services, and reduce deceptive marketing practices.

Infographic: A Brief History of Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage has gone through numerous changes and hurdles since its creation, and Health Leaders is offering this infographic and timeline that highlights the evolution of Medicare Advantage.

BCBS Massachusetts Boosting Reimbursement Rates to Small Primary Care Practices
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is increasing reimbursement rates to qualifying small, independent primary care practices. Eligible practices could see increases by as much as 30 percent.

One Payer CEO Feels Good About CMS’ Medicare Advantage Rates
Clover Health CEO Andrew Toy feels good about CMS’ 2025 Medicare Advantage rates because his organization did not see elevated Medicare Advantage costs in the fourth quarter of 2024.

4 Priorities for Tackling The Next Public Health Emergency
In wake of COVID-19’s four-year anniversary, the AMA and other organizations have made a renewed commitment to prepare for the next public health emergency through coordination, always-on emergency preparedness, real-time detection of disease, and exchange of actionable data.

PODCAST: How IMAT Brings Clarity and Confidence to Health Data
In case you missed it, be sure to listen to the premier episode of the Advancing Healthcare Through Data podcast series with Mark Coetzer, VP Business Development at IMAT Solutions, who discusses how IMAT brings clarity and confidence to health data.