Posts by Joe Flannigan
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…
Read MoreMN 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…
Read MoreCommunity at the Helm: Charting MNCM’s Future Together
By Greg Hanley, Chairman of the Board; and Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO In February, the MNCM Board of Directors convened for a strategic planning session to chart the course for the organization over the next five years. This pivotal gathering was grounded in insights from the community and a shared commitment to advancing MNCM’s…
Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening in Minnesota
By Jess Donovan, MPH – Clinical Measurement Analyst Colorectal cancer screening is an essential tool for early detection and reducing cancer-related mortality. In 2023, the statewide screening rate increased by nearly 3 percentage points, rising from 67.8% to 70.4%. A key factor in this shift was the 2022 update from the U.S. Preventive Services Task…
Read MoreJoin the MNCM Community Engagement and Events Committee
MNCM seeks passionate and engaged leaders to join our Community Engagement and Events Committee (CEEC). This committee plays a vital role in shaping MNCM’s strategic efforts in community engagement and event planning, including organizing our Annual Conference, MNCM Webinar Series, and special events such as our 20th Anniversary celebration. We invite you to recommend colleagues who…
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years of Advancing Healthcare Measurement & Innovation!
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has been at the forefront of health care quality improvement and data transparency for two decades. In a recent interview with Healthcare Innovation, our President & CEO, Liz Cinqueonce, discusses MNCM’s evolution, our leadership in outcomes-based measurement, and the groundbreaking Common Health Information Reporting Partnership (CHIRP)—a collaborative effort to streamline data sharing between…
Read MoreNew Report Unveils Trends in Minnesota Health Care: Quality, Disparities, and Costs
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has released its latest report, Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost, providing a comprehensive analysis of the state’s health care performance in 2023. The report highlights trends in health care quality, disparities, and costs, offering valuable and actionable insights for community partners including medical groups, payers, policy…
Read MoreMNCM Launches the Performance Hub
MNCM is enhancing its public reporting to provide timely, actionable data to drive advancements in health care quality, equity, and affordability. By sharing meaningful insights, MNCM aspires to foster collaboration among community partners, ultimately enhancing health outcomes across diverse populations. MNCM’s Performance Hub has interactive performance reports that provide comprehensive analyses of health care quality and cost…
Read MoreAnalyzing Trends in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Insights and Impacts
2022 measurement year Colorectal cancer screening is a crucial preventive measure, especially given that early detection significantly increases treatment success. One of the clinical quality measures MN Community Measurement reports on is based on NCQA’s HEDIS measure for colorectal cancer screening. In this post, we’ll dive into the 2022 data on screening rates, the impacts…
Read MoreTransitioning to Digital Quality Measurement: Insights from MNCM’s Experience
At the recent Core Quality Measures Collaborative (CQMC) annual strategic planning session, Rowan Mahon, PharmD, MPH, MHI, Manager of Data Integrity & Clinical Informatics at MNCM, shared invaluable insights into the transition from traditional clinical quality measures (CQMs) to digital quality measures (DQMs). With a background as both a clinical laboratory scientist and pharmacist, Dr.…
Read More