10 Feb Health Data News Roundup: NAACOS and Value-Based Data Reporting Bill; Payers and Behavior-Based Insurance; and Data Takes Center Stage

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.

NAACOS Applauds Bipartisan House Bill on Value-Based Data Reporting
NAACOS recently expressed satisfaction over the bipartisan introduction of legislation that would delay a requirement imposed by CMS for ACOs to report electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), as highlighted by Healthcare Innovation.

Downside Risk in Healthcare Improves MA Outcomes
When there is downside risk in healthcare payment arrangements, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries experience more favorable outcomes, such as fewer emergency department visits and hospital admissions, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open.

60 Percent of Health Payers to Offer Behavior-Based Insurance (BBI) by 2035
A new study found that behavior-based insurance (BBI) will be adopted by at least 60 percent health plans by 2035, pointing to the need for developing data-based solutions that can provide granular insights into a patient’s lifestyle habits and risk exposure.

How Can SDOH Screening, Data Collection Improve?
Patients and providers agree that social determinants of health (SDOH) screening and data collection are important, but both groups experience key barriers to that work, according to a new report from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.

How CRISP Shared Services is Approaching Public Health Data Modernization
Last year nonprofit HIE infrastructure company CRISP Shared Services (CSS) was named one of three Implementation Centers for the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant program to help with public health data modernization.

Data, AI Take Center Stage in U.S. Healthcare Modernization
Healthcare organizations in the U.S. are eagerly adopting emerging digital technologies as data becomes a critical strategic asset, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group, a global technology research and advisory firm.