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05 Oct SHIEC 2019 Award Winners: Top HIEs Advancing Interoperability, Data Quality and More

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In August, SHIEC held its annual conference, which continues to grow in momentum with more than 600 attendees gathered this year to address new and innovative ways to address interoperability, data quality and much more. Many HIEs throughout the nation are implementing highly innovative, data-driven programs, making the organization’s annual awards one of the most exciting aspects of the conference. This year’s nominees and finalists include the following: Government Relations and Advocacy Award Winner: • Melissa Kotrys,...

30 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Medicare Advantage Plans and Social Determinants; ONC Information Blocking Rules; and EHR Documentation Struggles

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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. MA Plans Slowly Begin Integrating SDOH into 2020 Plan Benefits CMS...

25 Sep GAO Report: Need for Social Determinants of Health Programs to Treat High-Cost Medicaid Beneficiaries

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report about how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as a lack of stable transportation or housing are making it difficult for states and managed care organizations to treat the most expensive Medicaid beneficiaries. While the report found that many states used care management, which coordinates care across different providers, to rein in high-cost beneficiaries, many also reported major hurdles with implementing care management for some high-cost beneficiaries. These...

23 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Social Determinants and Payers; Proposed Interoperability and Health Plans; and VA Launches VITAL

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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. GAO: Staff Shortages, Social Factors Barriers to Treating High-Cost Medicaid...

18 Sep Optima Health Addresses Food Security in Social Determinants of Health Efforts

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As we have highlighted before, many payers are addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) by addressing some of the more human elements, which include housing to having local field teams working on the ground with patients. Optima Health is taking this concept one-step-further by launching a new program that lowers financial barriers to healthy food options, and increases overall food security. Much of this effort is taking place in the state of Virginia, where the percentage of...

16 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Optima Health and SDOH; CONNECT Interoperability Goes Private; and AHA and Patient Identification

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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. Optima Health’s Medicaid Addresses Food Security, Social Determinants Optima Health collaborates...

11 Sep Health Payers: Schema Versus Data Lakes and Social Determinants of Health Efforts

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With many payers embracing social determinants of health (SDOH) for “whole person” care, there are bound to be challenges when it comes to managing massive amounts of health data. In addition, tackling social barriers, such as transportation access, safe housing, as well as health and diet, requires a major effort to standardize how data is collected, processed and integrated to develop programs that support patient well-being. As such, many payers are most likely considering the options between schema/structured...

09 Sep Health Data News Roundup: The Sequoia Project a TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity; Social Determinants and Payers; and Improving EHR Usability

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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 Names the Sequoia Project as TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity ONC...

04 Sep Health Payers Bringing Human Element to Social Determinants of Health Efforts

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With social determinants of health (SDOH) in the payer arena focusing on “whole person” care, several payers are embracing innovative approaches to this emerging frontier – often bringing in more of a human element. To address social and economic barriers to better serve vulnerable populations, payers are doing everything from providing housing for the homeless to having local field teams work directly with patients and providers. For example, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is investing...

02 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Blue Cross and Social Determinants of Health; Payers Making Data Actionable; and eHealth Exchange News

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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. Blue Cross Plan Doubles Housing Investments To Address Social Determinants One...