Join the MNCM Community Engagement and Events Committee

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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…

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Celebrating 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…

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New 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…

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MNCM 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…

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Analyzing Trends in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Insights and Impacts

Screening Rates

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…

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Transitioning to Digital Quality Measurement: Insights from MNCM’s Experience

MNCM Blog

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.…

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Dr. Joe Bianco Welcomes Guests to MNCM’s 2024 Annual Conference and Shares Strategic Vision for the Year Ahead

On September 25, 2024, Dr. Joe Bianco, Chair of the Board of Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM), kicked off the organization’s Annual Conference in Brooklyn Park, MN. In his opening remarks, Dr. Bianco reflected on the vital work of healthcare professionals and shared key highlights of MNCM’s strategic initiatives for the coming year. Dr. Bianco began…

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Shaping Minnesota’s Health Data Future: Insights from MNCM President Liz Cinqueonce at the 2024 State of Reform Conference

On September 5, 2024, Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO of MN Community Measurement (MNCM), participated in a dynamic panel discussion at the 2024 Minnesota State of Reform Health Policy Conference. The panel, titled “What’s Next for Improving Minnesota’s Health Data Landscape?”, explored key topics in health data, quality measurement, and policy, featuring insights from other…

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MN Community Measurement Releases Latest Report on Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type

Disparities continue for individuals enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs ROSEVILLE – APRIL 18, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has released its newest report shedding light on health care disparities in Minnesota. The report, titled “Minnesota Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type,” is produced in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), and…

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MN Community Measurement Appoints Liz Cinqueonce, MBA, as President and CEO

ROSEVILLE, MN – MARCH 7, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM), a national leader in health care quality, cost, and equity data, proudly announces Liz Cinqueonce as its new President and CEO, effective March 14, 2024. Cinqueonce, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of…

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