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Empowered by Data: Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening in Minnesota

March 21, 2025

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…

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MNCM Blog Articles

Empowered by Data: Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening in Minnesota

March 21, 2025

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…

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Join the MNCM Community Engagement and Events Committee

March 7, 2025

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…

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MNCM Launches the Performance Hub

January 29, 2025

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,…

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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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MNCM Blog

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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PRESS RELEASES

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 ...

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 ...