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05 Dec Health Data News Roundup: NCQA and Elevance Health Medicaid Plans; BCBS Massachusetts Expands; and Health Equity in the Spotlight

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. NCQA Confers Health Equity Accreditation on Elevance Health Medicaid...

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30 Nov Value-Based Alternative Payment Models Growing in Popularity

The Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (LAN) recently released its annual survey that tracks how payers and providers adopt value-based alternative payment models. Designed to understand how today’s healthcare ecosystem is moving away from a system based on volume of service to the value of care provided, the survey found that 40 percent of payers are using value-based alternative payment models. “Value-based models for delivering care are essential for putting the patient first, creating aligned...

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28 Nov Health Data News Roundup: States with Highest Healthcare Spending; DirectTrust and EHNAC to Merge; and No Surprises Act Success

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. Top 5 States with the Highest Levels of Healthcare...

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21 Nov Health Data News Roundup: Benchmarking State Health Cost Growth; 2022 RI Life Index; and ONC Outlines Health IT Certification Tips

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. How Massachusetts’ Benchmark Impacted Healthcare Cost Growth Massachusetts’ statewide benchmark for...

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17 Nov States: Achieve Benchmarks in Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs

Making healthcare more affordable for residents and employers is a critical priority for many states across the country. Thankfully, there are programs that allow states to track overall costs to better serve citizens. For example, the Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs helps participating states to identify, establish and monitor key healthcare spending trends, and track them against agreed-upon targets. This is achieved through increasing state capacity, soliciting participation from regional stakeholders, addressing cost...

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14 Nov Health Data News Roundup: 2023 Star Ratings Impacting Payer Revenue; Medicare Advantage Markets Competition; and Amazon Pharmacy Gaining Traction

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 2023 Star Ratings Impacting Payer Revenue For many...

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