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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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26 Aug Health Data News Roundup: SHIEC Members Provide Critical Infrastructure; Geisinger Health Plan and Medicare Quality Measures; and Health Systems and Interoperability

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. SHIEC Shows Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) Provide Critical National Infrastructure Ninety-two...

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19 Aug Health Data News Roundup: Blue Shield of California and Telehealth; Medicare Advantage and Single Payer Systems: and SHIEC 2019 Kicks Off

Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Round Up 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 Payers Transition from Reactive to Preventive Care As the...

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