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01 Jul Health Data News Roundup: White House Executive Order on Healthcare Price Transparency; New Aetna Caregiver Services; and Ethical 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. What the Healthcare Price Transparency Executive Order Means for Payers Payers...

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24 Jun Health Data News Roundup: AHIP and Provider Consolidation; Reforming Medicare Advantage; and Lots of TEFCA Feedback

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. Pew Suggests ONC Use TEFCA to Improve Patient Matching...

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20 Jun Anthem Enhances Health Access and Behavioral Health Management

In an effort to enhance overall health addressing behavioral health within its beneficiary populations, Anthem recently announced that it is acquiring Beacon Health Options, a behavioral health management company that serves beneficiaries in all 50 states. As highlighted in the press release announcing the acquisition, Beacon currently serves more than 36 million individuals across all 50 states, including nearly 3 million individuals under comprehensive risk-based behavioral programs. “With an extensive track record in behavioral health, Beacon fits well...

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17 Jun Health Data News Roundup: EHR Technology Improves Care Quality; CMS Interoperability Rule and HIEs; and Rethinking ACO Incentives Under MSSP

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. Nearly 70 Percent of Providers Say EHR Technology Improves Care...

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14 Jun AHIP: Health Payers Are Key Drivers to U.S. Economic Growth

According to a recent report from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the healthcare payer and insurance industry are key drivers of state economies across the country through both job creation and by expanding access to care and payer coverage. The report found that some form of a private or public payer plan covers more than 170 million individuals in the U.S. In addition, health plans both directly and indirectly employ over 1.5 million people while the...

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10 Jun Health Data News Roundup: Former ONC Officials and Interoperability Rule; AMA and Data Privacy; and a New Model of Interactive Health Insurance

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. Former ONC Officials Strongly Support Proposed Interoperability Rule Former National Coordinators...

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