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Better health care starts with better health information. At MNCM, we bring providers, payers, and community partners together to improve quality, equity, and affordability in Minnesota —
so everyone benefits.
About Us
Our Vision
At MN Community Measurement, we believe data is powerful and we’re using it to lead the improvement of health care in our region. We work with doctors, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, purchasers, and state agencies to design measures. We then collect, analyze, and share actionable data on health care quality and cost.
Our Services
MNCM serves the health care community by:
- Delivering trusted data on health care quality and cost
- Collaborating on measures with providers and payers.
- Publishing reports that reveal trends and opportunities.
- Empowering patients with MNHealthScores comparisons.
- Engaging members to advance affordable, equitable care.
Our Data
MNCM offers a variety of publicly available data analysis tools to support the community in its efforts to improve health care in Minnesota. Click on the links below to learn more:
What's New
Blog Posts
Community at the Helm: Interoperability as a Priority for Minnesota’s Health Data
By Liz Cinqueonce, MBAPresident & CEO of MNCM At MN Community Measurement (MNCM), we believe that the most meaningful progress in health care comes when the community is at the center—when those closest to the work and most affected by outcomes help shape the path forward. Building on this foundation, we are making interoperability a…
Empowered by Data: Uncovering Screening Disparities and Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
This October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, however, early detection through screening and advances in treatment have decreased mortality by 44% since 1989. Screening can catch cancer early, when it is…
Empowered by Data: Spotlight on Screening for Sexual Health
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. As we close out September, we’re highlighting two of the measures we report on – Cervical Cancer Screening and Chlamydia Screening in Women. Cervical cancer, once one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States, has significantly decreased since the 1970s. The reason for the decline…
Elevating Local Voices: Insights from MNCM’s Regional Community Conversations
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Empowered by Data: Uncovering Immunization Gaps in Children and Adolescents
By Jess Donovan, MPH, Clinical Measurement Analyst, MN Community Measurement; and Steven Inman, MD, Medical Director, Children’s Health Network August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect both individuals and communities from serious and preventable illnesses like measles, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza. However, the health of the community…
Community at the Helm: Shaping Minnesota’s Future Health Data Landscape
By Greg Hanley, Chairman of the Board; and Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO At MN Community Measurement (MNCM), we’ve long believed that meaningful progress in health care begins with community—when those closest to the work and most affected by outcomes help shape the path forward. That belief is the foundation of our second strategic priority…
Empowering Rural Health Care Providers: Leveraging Data for Quality, Equity, and Research
By Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO; and Will Muenchow, Vice President of Technology, Security, and Administration at MN Community Measurement (MNCM) Originally presented at the 2025 Rural MN Health Forum in Alexandria, MN. The event was hosted by Medi-Sota, the MN Rural Health Cooperative, and the Rural Health Alliance: a partnership of rural health care…
Empowered by Data: Mental Health Impact on Diverse Communities
By Maegi Yang, MPH, Governance Manager The importance of mental health continues to grow and has a profound impact on many people’s lives. Minnesota ranks 34th in prevalence of mental illness and 14th in accessibility to care in 20241. Although there is higher access to mental health care, Minnesota still ranks on the higher end…
MN Community Measurement Releases Latest Report on Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type
Persistant gaps highlight need for targeted action to address disparities for individuals enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs MN Community Measurement (MNCM), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), has released its latest report examining health care disparities across insurance types in Minnesota. The new report, Minnesota Health Care Disparities by Insurance…
Empowered by Data: Raising Awareness on Racial Health Disparities in Minnesota
By Ma Xiong, MPH – Vice President, Data Strategy & Analytics April is a month dedicated to raising awareness of racial and ethnic health disparities and taking action to close the gaps. Minnesota continues to be ranked as the best state in the nation for health care1. However, it is also one of the states…