{"id":19672,"date":"2019-12-16T19:02:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T19:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/?p=19672"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:59:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:59:00","slug":"health-data-news-roundup-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/health-data-news-roundup-48\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Data News Roundup: Mergers and Acquisitions for Payers; EHR Reporting and Patient Safety; and Data-Driven Health Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>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\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/mergers-and-acquisitions-will-strengthen-payer-identity-in-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mergers and Acquisitions Will Strengthen Payer Identity in 2020<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPayers will seek to strengthen their identities in 2020 and they will use mergers and acquisitions as the tools for transformation, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/mergers-and-acquisitions-will-strengthen-payer-identity-in-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according<\/a> to a recent HRI\u2019s PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/how-the-ehr-reporting-program-may-impact-patient-safety-and-burden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How the EHR Reporting Program May Impact Patient Safety and Burden<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe EHR reporting program, a new program mandated by the 21st Century Cures Act, has the potential to drive patient safety and improve EHR usability, <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/how-the-ehr-reporting-program-may-impact-patient-safety-and-burden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according<\/a> to a new report from Pew.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/enrollment-and-pcp-density-influence-rural-public-payer-premiums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enrollment and PCP Density Influence Rural Public Payer Premiums<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEnrollment and primary care provider density may have more impact on rural healthcare premiums than market concentration, a recent study published in the December issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/enrollment-and-pcp-density-influence-rural-public-payer-premiums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Health Affairs<\/em> found.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdatamanagement.com\/news\/ama-onc-proposed-rule-leaves-patients-data-privacy-vulnerable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMA: ONC Proposed Rule Leaves Patients\u2019 Data, Privacy Vulnerable<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhile the American Medical Association supports enabling patient access and sharing of their own electronic healthcare information, the physician group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdatamanagement.com\/news\/ama-onc-proposed-rule-leaves-patients-data-privacy-vulnerable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is concerned<\/a> that a proposed federal rule will put sensitive data at risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdatamanagement.com\/news\/providers-build-data-driven-health-networks-for-value-based-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Providers Build Data-Driven Health Networks for Value-Based Care<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAs healthcare providers transition from fee-for-service to value-based care, they are better leveraging data to improve quality and health outcomes, as well as lower costs and increase patient satisfaction, according to this recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdatamanagement.com\/news\/providers-build-data-driven-health-networks-for-value-based-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Health Data Management <\/em>article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/ahip-lobbies-for-medicaid-managed-care-orgs-alzheimers-patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AHIP Lobbies for Medicaid Managed Care Orgs, Alzheimer\u2019s Patients<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAmerica\u2019s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/ahip-lobbies-for-medicaid-managed-care-orgs-alzheimers-patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recently issued<\/a> an amicus brief in support of states covering MMCO\u2019s health insurance tax.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brucelee\/2019\/12\/05\/want-to-improve-the-social-determinants-of-health-here-are-8-solutions\/#12a4e999303f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to Improve Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)? Here Are 8 Solutions<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHere are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brucelee\/2019\/12\/05\/want-to-improve-the-social-determinants-of-health-here-are-8-solutions\/#12a4e999303f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some insights<\/a> from the SDOH panel at the recent Forbes Healthcare Summit in New York City, which offered eight solutions for bringing SDOH to life.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to maximize your data for the best performance outcomes!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/HealthDataConfidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take the DCI Survey<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s 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. 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