{"id":20211,"date":"2020-09-21T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T09:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/?p=20211"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:49:45","slug":"health-data-news-roundup-85","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imatsolutions.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/health-data-news-roundup-85\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Data News Roundup: Data Analytics and COVID-19 Health Disparities; MA Plans and Home Healthcare; and NIH Big Data Contracts"},"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:\/\/healthitanalytics.com\/news\/how-big-data-analytics-can-mitigate-covid-19-health-disparities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Big Data Analytics Can Mitigate COVID-19 Health Disparities<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, big data analytics have <a href=\"https:\/\/healthitanalytics.com\/news\/how-big-data-analytics-can-mitigate-covid-19-health-disparities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helped organizations<\/a> pinpoint and reduce health disparities among patient populations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/cms-releases-risk-adjustment-advance-notice-early-for-ma-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMS Releases Risk Adjustment Advance Notice Early For MA Plans<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIn the first part of its Advance Notice for calendar year 2022, CMS <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/cms-releases-risk-adjustment-advance-notice-early-for-ma-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has proposed<\/a> completely phasing in the CMS-Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) for Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, finalizing the switch to encounter data.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/ma-plan-uses-home-healthcare-to-manage-multiple-chronic-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MA Plan Uses Home Healthcare to Manage Multiple Chronic Diseases<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCVS Health\u2019s Aetna is <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/ma-plan-uses-home-healthcare-to-manage-multiple-chronic-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using home healthcare<\/a> to address chronic disease management for those with multiple chronic diseases, the payer announced.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/how-to-optimize-and-keep-up-with-the-evolution-of-interoperability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Optimize and Keep Up with the Evolution of Interoperability<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCerner says the evolution of technology has <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/how-to-optimize-and-keep-up-with-the-evolution-of-interoperability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helped it maintain<\/a> and facilitate interoperability and patient data sharing over the last 40 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/two-blues-partner-with-providers-to-launch-new-health-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Two Blues Partner with Providers to Launch New Health Plans<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/two-blues-partner-with-providers-to-launch-new-health-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are joining forces<\/a> with leading providers to offer new health plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/humana-launches-two-more-value-based-program-for-specialty-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Humana Launches Two More Value-Based Program for Specialty Care<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHumana is looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/humana-launches-two-more-value-based-program-for-specialty-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build on its success<\/a> in transitioning providers and members to value-based care with the announcement of two new models and twelve inaugural participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthitanalytics.com\/news\/nih-provides-funding-for-covid-19-related-big-data-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NIH Provides Funding for COVID-19-Related Big Data Projects<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) is <a href=\"https:\/\/healthitanalytics.com\/news\/nih-provides-funding-for-covid-19-related-big-data-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offering contracts<\/a> to seven companies and academic organizations to develop COVID-19-related digital technologies using big data.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/identifying-data-standards-for-home-healthcare-data-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Identifying Data Standards for Home Healthcare Data Exchange<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHome healthcare facilities should implement and further develop Continuity of Care Document (CCD) standard codes <a href=\"https:\/\/ehrintelligence.com\/news\/identifying-data-standards-for-home-healthcare-data-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to enhance<\/a> patient data exchange, according to a new study.<\/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><br \/>\n&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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