Community at the Helm: Charting MNCM’s Future Together
MNCM’s Board of Directors recently gathered for a strategic planning session, informed by community insights and key collaborative partners. The discussion emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships, leveraging data, and aligning efforts to improve health and health care quality, equity, and value across Minnesota. Discover how this effort will shape MNCM’s direction for the next five years.
Six New Board Members Join MNCM Board of Directors, Bringing Fresh Perspectives and Expertise
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) is excited to welcome six new board members who began their terms during the first quarter of 2025, including Dr. Kevin Gilliam of NorthPoint, Mallory Koshiol of Allina Health, Shawn Larsen of Medica, Tim Miller of South Country Health Alliance, Christine Norton representing consumers, and Dr. Sean Wherry of CentraCare. As MNCM finalizes its strategic plan for 2025-2030, these leaders bring invaluable experience and insight to help guide the organization’s mission to drive improvements in health care quality, equity, and value through data-driven collaboration. MNCM is thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to the Board of Directors. Their collective expertise will help shape the organization’s strategic direction as it continues its work to advance measurement and improvement in Minnesota and beyond.
Thank You, Melissa Pollari, for Your Service on the MNCM Board of Directors
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) sincerely thanks Melissa Pollari of Medica for her dedicated service on the Board of Directors from August 2023 to March 2025. Her leadership and commitment have been instrumental in advancing MNCM’s mission. We appreciate her contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
Community Engagement and Events Committee Launches; Co-Chairs and Members Announced
MNCM is excited to announce the launch of the new Community Engagement and Events Committee (CEEC), a new initiative designed to ensure that the content delivered by MNCM is impactful and programs are designed to enable meaningful engagement among the various community partners collaborating through MNCM. This year, the committee will focus on informing the development of content for the MNCM Annual Conference, 20th Anniversary Celebration, and webinar offerings.
Leading this important effort as co-chairs are Clarence Jones of the Hue-MAN Partnership, representing the community and consumer perspective, and Gregg Simonson of the HealthPartners Institute, bringing expertise from the research sector. The CEEC will benefit from a diverse group of appointed members, including Jane Lieberman of Hennepin Healthcare, Kristina Muelebrock of Fairview Health, Trisha Ruth of M Health Fairview, Kelly Tauber of CentraCare, Greg Hanley of UCare and MNCM board chair, and Liz Cinqueonce, MNCM president. Applications are still being received, and interested community members can apply to join the CEEC.
New Members Appointed to the Measurement and Reporting Committee
Five new members were appointed to the Measurement and Reporting Committee during first quarter, including: Dr. Tim Miller of South Country Health Alliance, Dr. Laura Pelaez of Olmsted Medical Center, Dr. Meetul Shah of North Memorial, Dr. Anne Stephen representing consumers, Carmen Parrotta of NorthPoint Health & Wellness, and Sterling Kowalski of the Minnesota Department of Human Services. View the full roster of MARC members and other committee information.
Invitation for Public Feedback — Optimal Asthma Control Measure Redesign
As part of the standard measure review cycle, MNCM’s Measurement and Reporting Committee (MARC) reviewed the Optimal Asthma Control measure in June 2024. After this review, MARC noted several issues related to the data collection burden and the measure's usefulness for health care providers. As a result, MARC recommended the establishment of a measure redesign workgroup. The workgroup completed their work at the end of March 2025 and are currently seeking public comment on their recommendations. Access the Proposed Measure Specifications and Summary of Recommendations.
CHIRP Facilitated Data Sharing Program Update
The CHIRP Governance Committee made significant strides in first quarter to enhance data exchange between payers and providers. A key focus has been finalizing the Payer to Provider Inbound and Outbound Data Standards and ensuring their seamless integration within the PIPE infrastructure. These efforts are essential in advancing the capabilities of CHIRP to support efficient and secure data sharing across the healthcare landscape. The MNCM team is actively working on the final steps to implement this exchange, including completing legal agreements and finalizing the technical builds necessary for deployment. These foundational elements will enable a smooth and standardized flow of critical health data, fostering improved collaboration between payers and providers.
Additionally, two valuable new resources are now available to enhance program visibility and connectivity among participating medical groups and health plans in navigating and leveraging the benefits of the CHIRP program: the CHIRP Contact Directory – A comprehensive listing that allows participants to easily connect with one another; and the CHIRP Participation Matrix – A tool that provides clear insight into where each participating organization stands regarding CHIRP and NCQA Data Aggregator Validation involvement. For more information on how to enroll in the CHIRP program or for access to the new resources, please contact us.
Help Shape the MNCM Annual Conference — Your Input Matters!
2025 MNCM Annual Conference
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park, MN
Mark your calendars! The MNCM Annual Conference is set for September 24, 2025, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park, MN, and we want to hear from you! This conference is designed to support community members working to improve health and health care quality, outcomes, and equity—and your input will help make it as impactful as possible. The Community Engagement and Events Committee will meet on April 17 to review community feedback and begin shaping the educational content. Now is the time to share your ideas about the topics, speakers, and discussions that would be most valuable to your work and the populations you serve. There are three key ways to engage and get ready for the event:
Your voice is essential in making the MNCM Annual Conference an event that drives real impact. Let’s build something great — together!
New Opportunity for Students and Recent Graduates: Volunteer at the MNCM Annual Conference & Attend for Free!
Are you a student or recent graduate (within the last two years)? MNCM invites you to volunteer at our Annual Conference & 20th Anniversary Celebration and receive complimentary registration! This event offers a full day of educational programming, networking with industry leaders, and a special post-conference celebration. Volunteers will assist with registration, session and speaker support, exhibits, take photos, and provide guest assistance. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, connect with professionals, and contribute to an event focused on improving health and health care quality, equity, and value. Learn More and Sign Up Today!
In Case You Missed It
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, here’s a quick recap of the latest community resources released by MN Community Measurement (MNCM). These reports and insights provide valuable data to help improve health care quality, reduce disparities, and drive informed decision-making across Minnesota.
Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost
Released: February 28, 2025
MNCM’s latest Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost offers an in-depth look at the state’s health care performance in 2023. Covering preventive care, chronic conditions, mental health, and total cost of care, the report provides actionable insights for medical groups, payers, policymakers, and community organizations.
- Access the Full Report
- Explore Statewide Data (Performance Hub | MNHealthScores)
Empowered by Data — Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening in Minnesota
Released: March 21, 2025
With colorectal cancer screening rates rising to 70.4% statewide in 2023, a new blog post by Clinical Measurement Analyst Jess Donovan, MPH, explores the role of data in improving screening efforts. Learn how collaboration and targeted outreach can help sustain this momentum.
New Infographic | Colorectal Cancer Screening in Minnesota
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working toward a healthier Minnesota!
Ways to Support MNCM
The work MNCM does in the community is possible because of support from community partners like you. Please use the following links to learn more about the ways to engage and support MNCM. Together we can continue innovating and delivering meaning data that empowers health care decision makers and supports their efforts to advance improvements in health, and health care quality, equity, and value.
Health Plan Membership | Medical Group Membership | Mission Supporter Program | Individual Donors
We extend our sincere thanks to our current community partners:
