Ann D. Phillips, MHA, Author at IMO Health

Advancing interoperability in healthcare: A USCDI primer

Understand how USCDI impacts data quality in healthcare by streamlining data exchange, thereby aiding patients and providers. Learn more in this guide.

Regulating AI in healthcare: A look at Biden’s executive order

A crucial step in ethical AI use in the healthcare space, this blog unpacks Biden’s E.O. 14110 following the HTI-1 regulation.

Finalized updates to MA payment models: Rate changes, CMS-HCC V28, and more

CMS has finalized policy updates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, including major changes to reimbursement structures like CMS-HCC Version 28.

Stars 101: A primer on the ratings system for Medicare Advantage plans

Measuring satisfaction with health plans and health systems is important – and complex. This primer on Star Ratings breaks it all down.

HEDIS 101: Measuring the performance of managed healthcare plans

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 proposes major changes to Medicare Advantage payment models

CMS’ latest report proposed major changes to Medicare Advantage reimbursement structure and the clinical documentation used to capture HCCs.

A history of home healthcare payment models

Home healthcare payment models have changed significantly throughout their 50-year history. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.

Reproducibility and data quality in healthcare: OHDSI symposium takeaways

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: The role of TEFCA

Interoperability in healthcare is an ongoing challenge. Can TEFCA help set users up for success where HITECH has fallen short?

Value-based care: Payment models and provider perspectives

With a move toward value-based care, understanding payment mechanisms and their impact on providers is particularly important for adherence.

SHIELD: Overcoming obstacles to lab information interoperability

Disparate terminologies like LOINC^® and SNOMED CT^® make the interoperability of lab data a significant challenge. SHIELD aims to change that.

Payment models and value-based care

When it comes to value-based care, payment models can be tough to understand. We’re breaking down what you need to know below.

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