Author: DesignWorks

04 Nov Health Data News Roundup: Verma and ACA Repeal; Unstructured Data and Predictive Analytics; and Payers Drive Patient Navigation

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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. Verma Testifies to House on ACA Repeal, ACA Replacement Unknown When...

30 Oct Health Payers and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) News Roundup

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Health payers are embracing new social determinants of health (SDOH) efforts to both enhance population health and drive down overall costs. From housing to exercise, mental health support and ability to afford medications, many payers are shifting towards “whole person” care, and are realizing that there is much to learn in this emerging arena. Thankfully, we have aggregated all of the valuable SDOH news you can use in the following summary of the latest IMAT Solutions blog...

28 Oct Health Data News Roundup: Addressing SDOH; United Health Foundation News; and Health Payers Alternative Payment Model Activity

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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. 5 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Address Social Determinants of Health Healthcare...

23 Oct Alignment Health Plan to Offer Concierge Services and Social Determinants of Health Benefits

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From transportation to appointments to grocery benefits to companion care, Alignment Health Plan will offer qualified Medicare Advantage members a wide-range of social determinants of health (SDOH) benefits in 2020. According to this recent Health Payer Intelligence article, the grocery benefit will provide members with a monthly allowance at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, and the companion care benefit Alignment will connect members with college students who can help with non-medical tasks such as household chores and...

21 Oct Health Data News Roundup: 2020 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings News: AdventHealth Population Health Studies; and Humana’s Business Shift

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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 with Prescription Drug Coverage Star Ratings Average 4.16 Medicare...

17 Oct PwC Study: Data Analytics Critical for Advancing Social Determinants of Health Efforts for Payers

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A recent study by the PwC Health Research Institute is urging healthcare stakeholders to “act now” when it comes to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The report highlights how investing earlier in social determinants strategies that help people with housing, exercise, mental health support and ability to afford medications, will help governments and health systems save money in the long-term and improve health outcomes. To bring these efforts to life, PwC is calling on payers to...

14 Oct Health Data News Roundup: SDOH and 2020 Medicare Advantage; Florida Blue News; and VA Enables Secure EHR Data Sharing

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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. Payers Roll Out 2020 MA Plans With Increased Focus on...

10 Oct IMAT Solutions Enhances Health Data Exchange Offerings

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A critical element in offering a robust health data management platform is being able to effectively transport patient information, and have access to trusted national exchange networks. For IMAT Solutions, this capability comes through partnerships in the data interoperability vendor community. Along these lines, Zen Healthcare IT recently announced that its Integration as a Service and gateway solutions – Gemini Developer and Zen Stargate – have been integrated with the IMAT health data management platform. In addition...

07 Oct Health Data News Roundup: SDOH, Data Analytics and Payer Effectiveness; Alignment Health Plan News; and Reducing the Cost of Care

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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. Study Supports Payers’ Efforts to Address SDOH Using Analytics A new...

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,...