{"id":20055,"date":"2020-06-08T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/?p=20055"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:53:05","slug":"health-data-news-roundup-70","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/health-data-news-roundup-70\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Data News Roundup: COVID-19 Healthcare Spending; BCBS and ACA Marketplaces; and IMAT Named in Gartner Payer Report"},"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\/covid-19-healthcare-spending-hinges-on-hospitalization-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 Healthcare Spending Hinges On Hospitalization Rates<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAs payers setting rates for 2021 seek greater clarity on coronavirus costs, experts <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/covid-19-healthcare-spending-hinges-on-hospitalization-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warned<\/a> that the direct medical COVID-19 healthcare spending could range from $163.4 billion to $654 billion.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/cigna-care-card-lets-employers-support-members-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cigna Care Card Lets Employers Support Members During COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCigna has launched Cigna Care Card to help employers provide extra financial support to their employees during the coronavirus pandemic, the payer <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/cigna-care-card-lets-employers-support-members-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announced.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/covid-19-impacts-on-risk-pool-costs-stir-rate-setting-uncertainty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 Impacts on Risk Pool, Costs Stir Rate Setting Uncertainty<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe coronavirus pandemic impacts on the individual health insurance market risk pool and healthcare costs for 2021 are infusing uncertainty into the 2021 rate setting process, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/covid-19-impacts-on-risk-pool-costs-stir-rate-setting-uncertainty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according<\/a> to America\u2019s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/bcbs-companies-hold-almost-50-of-market-share-on-aca-marketplaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BCBS Companies Hold Almost 50% of Market Share on ACA Marketplaces<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe federal and state health insurance marketplaces <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/bcbs-companies-hold-almost-50-of-market-share-on-aca-marketplaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are dominated<\/a> by Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated companies, and there has also been a dramatic shift in enrollment from national and regional payers to Medicaid.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercehealthcare.com\/payer\/insurers-concerned-over-how-cms-will-calculate-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-next-two-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insurers Concerned Over How CMS Will Calculate Medicare Advantage Star Ratings In Next 2 Years<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Trump administration\u2019s effort to lower the administrative burden on providers may have an inadvertent effect on calculating star ratings for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercehealthcare.com\/payer\/insurers-concerned-over-how-cms-will-calculate-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-next-two-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">insurers say.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/health-information-exchange-dashboard-tracks-covid-19-next-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Information Exchange Dashboard Tracks COVID-19 Next Steps<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe State of Indiana is <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/health-information-exchange-dashboard-tracks-covid-19-next-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using patient data<\/a> from its EHR COVID-19 dashboard and health information exchange to reopen on a county-by-county basis, rather than a statewide strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/ehrs-interoperability-must-evolve-to-integrate-genomic-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EHRs, Interoperability Must Evolve to Integrate Genomic Data<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAs genomic data becomes more prevalent and complex, EHRs must adapt and evolve to provide better patient care, <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/ehrs-interoperability-must-evolve-to-integrate-genomic-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according to a statement<\/a> released by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/mississippi-set-to-launch-state-wide-health-information-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mississippi Set to Launch State-Wide Health Information Exchange<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/mississippi-set-to-launch-state-wide-health-information-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has established<\/a> a state-wide health information exchange (HIE) that aims to increase interoperability and enhance the connection between Mississippi hospitals and physicians as they transition toward value-based care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMAT Solutions Named in Gartner\u2019s \u201cU.S. Healthcare Payer CIOs Boost Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Using Engagement Hubs and Insights\u201d Report<\/strong><br \/>\nIMAT Solutions was named in a refresh of the Gartner report: \u201cU.S. Healthcare Payer CIOs Boost Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Using Engagement Hubs and Insights Report.\u201d<\/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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