{"id":19983,"date":"2020-04-27T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/?p=19983"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:54:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:54:58","slug":"health-data-news-roundup-64","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/health-data-news-roundup-64\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Data News Roundup: UnitedHealth Gives $5M for COVID-19 Healthcare Workers; ONC Delays Interop Rule; and SCAN Health Plan and SDOH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup 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\/unitedhealth-gives-5m-to-support-healthcare-workers-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UnitedHealth Gives $5M to Support Healthcare Workers During COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe United Health Foundation <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/unitedhealth-gives-5m-to-support-healthcare-workers-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is partnering with<\/a> the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief, and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation\u2019s healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/onc-delays-final-interoperability-rule-deadline-due-to-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ONC Delays Final Interoperability Rule Deadline Due to Coronavirus<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/onc-delays-final-interoperability-rule-deadline-due-to-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have extended<\/a> the deadline for hospitals and health IT professionals to implement the final phase of the 21st Century Cures Act, due to the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/individual-market-covid-19-treatments-may-cost-less-than-expected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Individual Market COVID-19 Treatments May Cost Less Than Expected<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe individual health insurance market will experience the economic impact of coronavirus in three major ways, including potentially lower COVID-19 treatment costs, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) report <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/individual-market-covid-19-treatments-may-cost-less-than-expected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recently found.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/5.1m-grant-addresses-social-determinants-of-health-in-seniors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$5.1M Grant Addresses Social Determinants of Health in Seniors<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSCAN Health Plan, a California-based Medicare Advantage group, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/5.1m-grant-addresses-social-determinants-of-health-in-seniors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is committing<\/a> $5.1 million in funding to help seniors mitigate some of the social determinants of health felt during the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/dod-va-launch-joint-health-information-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DoD, VA Launch Joint Health Information Exchange<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the US Department of Defense (DoD) <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/dod-va-launch-joint-health-information-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have launched<\/a> a joint health information exchange (HIE) that aims to improve interoperability between the two agencies and their healthcare partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/cdc-unveils-fhir-based-covid-19-ehr-reporting-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC Unveils FHIR-Based COVID-19 EHR Reporting Application<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/cdc-unveils-fhir-based-covid-19-ehr-reporting-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has unveiled<\/a> a new FHIR-based application called eCR Now, that aims to give public health officials a more detailed and real-time view of the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/achp-suggests-regulatory-steps-to-extend-coronavirus-coverage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACHP Suggests Regulatory Steps To Extend Coronavirus Coverage<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIn the wake of major legislation including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, there are still opportunities for Congress to step up its financial assistance for employers, employees, uninsured, and vulnerable populations, the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/achp-suggests-regulatory-steps-to-extend-coronavirus-coverage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">argued in a letter<\/a> to congressional leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcareitnews.com\/blog\/addressing-social-determinants-health-data-interoperability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Addressing Social Determinants of Health With Data Interoperability<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAccess to a complete picture of the patient \u2013 including the behavioral and environmental factors that influence daily health \u2013 is critical to realizing the shared benefits of value-based, holistic care, according to this recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcareitnews.com\/blog\/addressing-social-determinants-health-data-interoperability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Health IT News <\/em>article.<\/a><\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup 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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