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27 Jan Health Data News Roundup: Supreme Court an ACA; Blue Shield of CA and Behavioral Health; and ONC HIT Playbook

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. Supreme Court Will Not Expedite ACA Constitutionality Review The Supreme Court...

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22 Jan Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Act Gaining Support

Introduced by a bipartisan group in Congress in July 2019, the Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Act aims to provide funding and support for state Medicaid agencies working to implement community outreach interventions to address the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The goal of the legislation is to have CMS, HHS, and other federal agencies work to support community-based health programs through a series of $25 million Medicaid grants. Earlier this month, members of the health leader...

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20 Jan Health Data News Roundup: ONC Health IT Strategic Plan; AHIP and Social Determinants; and ONC Interop Standards

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. ONC Health IT Strategic Plan Calls for Patient Data Access The...

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15 Jan 2020 ONC Annual Meeting to Highlight Social Determinants of Health

In what could be a sign that Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is gaining further traction for payers and caregivers, the upcoming 2020 ONC Annual meeting will be showcasing breakout sessions around the topic. Taking place at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. on January 27-28, the event will gather approximately 1,200 health IT partners, and will host the following SDOH-related breakouts: Morning Breakout: Addressing Health Information and Social Determinants of Health Needs in Medicare, Medicaid, and...

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13 Jan Health Data News Roundup: AHIP and Prior Authorization; SDOH Strategies; and an HIE Integration

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 Program Points to Health IT, EHRs for Prior Authorization A...

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06 Jan Health Data News Roundup: Payers and SDOH in 2020; Consumerism and Payers; and Decade-Defining Moments in Healthcare Innovation

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. Payers Kick-Start 2020 Social Determinants of Health Strategies Payers are getting...

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31 Dec Top 10 Health Data Management Predictions for 2020

With a new decade officially upon us, there will be a tremendous amount of changes when it comes to care organizations leveraging health data management solutions for enhanced operations and providing optimal care outcomes in the coming year. A couple of weeks ago, we looked back at the Top 10 IMAT payer-related blog posts of 2019, and now’s the time to be future-focused. Based on IMAT’s work with customers and partners, as well as what we...

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23 Dec Health Data News Roundup: Americans Want Healthcare Reform; VC-Funded Payers; and EmblemHealth Addresses SDOH

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. Healthcare Expectations Versus Experience: Americans Want Healthcare Reform Americans ask for...

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18 Dec Top 10 Health Payers and Data Stories for 2019

In 2019, we saw a wide range of payer-related news stories that showcased how this specialized arena is leveraging data in new and unique ways. There were also a number key studies and research pointing to the true value of data for payers. Thankfully, we have compiled the top 10 health payer-related stories that were featured on the IMAT blog in 2019. Hopefully, these stories will serve as inspiration for the development of your payer data...

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