AnnPhillips

Ann D. Phillips, MHA

Director of Government and Standards

Ann D. Phillips is the Director of Government and Standards at IMO. Ann joined IMO in 2020 to inform the organization’s operational and growth strategies by leveraging her deep knowledge of health IT payment policies and interoperability policy in healthcare. She holds a Master in Healthcare Administration from Clayton State University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology from George Washington University in Washington DC. In her free time Ann is an avid cyclist, traveler and museum-goer.

More from Ann D. Phillips, MHA

CMS has finalized policy updates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, including major changes to reimbursement structures like CMS-HCC Version 28.
Measuring satisfaction with health plans and health systems is important – and complex. This primer on Star Ratings breaks it all down.
In a world of health IT acronyms, HEDIS is one of the most complex. We’re breaking down the specifics of the program and what you need to know, below.
CMS’ latest report proposed major changes to Medicare Advantage reimbursement structure and the clinical documentation used to capture HCCs.
Home healthcare payment models have changed significantly throughout their 50-year history. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.
Data quality in healthcare isn’t a new topic – but ways to ensure excellency are always improving. Here are some takeaways from the OHDSI symposium.
Interoperability in healthcare is an ongoing challenge. Can TEFCA help set users up for success where HITECH has fallen short?
With a move toward value-based care, understanding payment mechanisms and their impact on providers is particularly important for adherence.
Disparate terminologies like LOINC® and SNOMED CT® make the interoperability of lab data a significant challenge. SHIELD aims to change that.
This paper focuses on the ONC Interoperability Rule and how it impacts HIT developers, providers, and patients.
While the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law in 2016, now that the final rules from CMS and ONC have been finalized, a lot is changing – especially when it comes to interoperability and the role of payers.
When it comes to value-based care, payment models can be tough to understand. We’re breaking down what you need to know below.