JULY 2024
Achieving Data Excellence
As the world’s greatest athletes convene and compete in Paris, we look at the ways each of us can strive for greatness in our own healthcare arenas. We all have a part to play in realizing collective success: Pursuing peak performance in electronic data interchange (EDI), building connections across organizations, and forming new bonds for lasting impact. How can you prepare and perform to claim gold in your respective field of play in healthcare?
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Spotlight
The Path to Gold and Glory
Leaders in healthcare electronic data interchange (EDI) must pursue peak performance in claim management and data excellence, akin to athletes pushing to win at the highest levels.
Just as sprinters, gymnasts or divers prepare meticulously and train relentlessly, EDI leaders must ensure accuracy, innovate continuously, harness data effectively, surmount challenges, foster a culture of teamwork, and celebrate successes along the way.
For health plans, the results from these collective efforts include significantly reduced costs, enhanced processes, and improved member satisfaction. Learn how you can incorporate the best practices of the world’s greatest athletes to achieve data excellence and become an EDI champion.
HIT News
HHS Reorganization
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization aimed at enhancing its technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and policy functions. This restructuring consolidates these responsibilities into a newly renamed office, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC), to oversee key roles, including the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief AI Officer.
Why This Matters for Leaders in Health Information Exchange and Healthcare Data:
1. Centralized Oversight and Strategy: The reorganization centralizes technology, data, and AI oversight under the ASTP/ONC, ensuring a cohesive strategy and streamlined decision-making process.
2. Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures: By moving the “405(d) Program” to ASPR, HHS aims to enhance its cybersecurity efforts, providing a more robust, consolidated and coordinated approach to protecting health sector infrastructure.
3. Focused Leadership and Expertise: The establishment of dedicated roles, including the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief AI Officer, highlights HHS’s commitment to drive innovation, improve data governance, and ensure the safe and ethical use of AI in healthcare, benefiting both providers and patients.
From the UHIN Blog
EDI Champions: Achieving Data Excellence
Claim managers at health plans can achieve excellence by adopting specific action items, such as refining validation processes, increasing their auto-adjudication rate, and ensuring secure transactions. Drawing inspiration from world-class athletes, they must remain focused, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement. Read this month’s blog post to see how you can incorporate the best practices of Olympic divers, gymnasts, cyclists, hurdlers, basketball teams, and sprinters to win gold and become an EDI champion.
Events
Recent and Upcoming Events
July 30: Provider Resource Fair hosted by Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital in Orem, UT
September 13: Utah Medical Association (UMA) annual House of Delegates in Midvale, UT
October 15-17: Civitas Annual Conference in Detroit, MI
Trainings and Webinars
Webinars and Trainings
Coming soon: Our virtual Payer Panel series and training sessions on the new CHIE platform, specifically for portal users. Subscribe for more details and notifications!
Wrapping Up
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