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Analyzing Trends in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Insights and Impacts

November 11, 2024

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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For UMN researchers, finding a better way to educate about cancer starts in the community

MPR News
Michelle Wiley | June 9, 2023

On a hot day in late May, Abdifatah Ali walks through a community health and wellness fair at Currie Park in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis. As kids run in the fountains and play in the bounce house, Ali, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, is searching for...

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Screening Rates

Analyzing Trends in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Insights and Impacts

November 11, 2024

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…

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

October 28, 2024

At the recent Core Quality Measures Collaborative (CQMC) annual strategic planning session, Rowan Mahon, PharmD, MPH, MHI, Manager of Data Integrity & Clinical Informatics at…

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

September 25, 2024

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,…

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

September 9, 2024

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…

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Medical staff collaborating

MNCARES Study Insights for Care Coordination

January 8, 2024

The Minnesota Care Coordination Effectiveness Study (MNCARES) is focused on learning which approaches to care coordination for patients with complex health care needs and/or high…

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Medical staff collaborating

How do other Minnesota care systems provide care coordination?

September 20, 2023

MNCARES Study Enters Final Year – Release of Study Findings Begins and Continues through 2024 The Minnesota Care Coordination Effectiveness Study (MNCARES) is focused on…

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PRESS RELEASES

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 ...

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, ...

New Report Recognizes Minnesota Medical Groups for High Quality Performance

Several top performers on quality also achieve low costs  A new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM) combines ...

MN Community Measurement President and CEO Julie Sonier to Step Down in 2024

MINNEAPOLIS – JANUARY 3, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM) announced today that Julie Sonier, who has led the ...

New Report Shows Post-Pandemic Decline in Many Key Minnesota Health Care Quality Measures

Childhood immunizations among the largest impacts A new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM) finds that while several ...

Minnesota Health Care Costs Continue Post-Pandemic Rebound With 7% Increase in 2022

New report highlights cost trends and variation for people with private health insurance MINNEAPOLIS – NOVEMBER 30, 2023 ...