16 Sep Health Data News Roundup: MA Plans Bonus Payments Decline for First Time; Payer-Provider Partnership Future; and Payers Ranked by Digital Experience

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.

Medicare Advantage Bonus Payments Decline for First Time Since 2015
Bonus payments to Medicare Advantage plans declined by around 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. As analysis from KFF that found bonus payments to MA plans declined by around $1 billion to $11.8 billion in 2024.

Insuring the Future with a Payer-Provider Partnership
New technologies and evolving regulations present opportunities for healthcare payers, and also highlight the need for closer collaboration with providers, according to this recent Capgemini analysis.

Payers Ranked by Digital Experience for 2024
UnitedHealthcare offers the best desktop digital experience among major insurers, and Anthem BCBS plans offer the best mobile app experience, according to new research from Corporate Insight’s “2024 Health Plan Experience Benchmarks.”

Stakeholders Offer Early Impressions of California Data Exchange Framework
During a recent online discussion, payer and provider organization representatives shared their impressions of the progress being made in the first year of implementation of California’s Data Exchange Framework, as highlighted in this recent Healthcare Innovation article.

Three Ways to Ease the Pressure on Health System Revenue Cycles
Health system leaders could overcome revenue cycle challenges by establishing effective partnerships, improving cross-functional collaboration, and harnessing their diverse data sources for insights, according to McKinsey.

Employer Strategies to Address Factors Driving Healthcare Costs
High healthcare costs have motivated employers to think creatively about their benefits and strategies, from rethinking their partnerships with PBMs to finding ways to limit GLP-1 utilization, according to this recent Health Payer Intelligence article.