The Measurement Minute – November 2019
The November 2019 Measurement Minute is ready to view here.
MoreMNCM Cancer (Symptom Control During Chemotherapy) and Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Measures Update
MNCM is temporarily suspending data collection and reporting of the Symptom Control During Chemotherapy (SCDC) measures and spine surgery and total knee replacement measures for 2020.
MoreNRHI Affordability Summit
The strong work of Minnesota collaboratives to advance health care affordability was highlighted throughout the third annual National Affordability Summit, hosted by the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI) in Minneapolis in October. The conference focused on sharing national and regional actions underway to advance health care affordability. MNCM President Julie Sonier presented on the power of collaboration, describing the work of Minnesota stakeholders in partnership with MNCM, to illustrate how communities can leverage the power of data to address health, price, and waste. Efforts by Minnesota stakeholders were also highlighted during two panels that discussed how local partnership can be leveraged to address needs related to mental healthcare, and the critical connection between health equity and affordability.
MoreMN Community Measurement’s 2019 Report on Cost and Utilization Released
On November 7, MN Community Measurement released its 2019 Health Care Cost and Utilization report. The report highlights health care cost trends and drivers of cost growth throughout the state of Minnesota and includes data that consumers, employers, and others can use to compare costs of different providers.
MoreLucas Nesse Joins MNCM’s Board of Directors
Lucas Nesse joined the Minnesota Council of Health Plans as its President and CEO in October 2019.
Prior to assuming this role Lucas was most recently with the Minnesota Business Partnership and brings deep experience in public policy and team leadership. In his five years at the Minnesota Business Partnership, Lucas served as director of health policy and grassroots advocacy, and was instrumental in the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives and advocacy plans. Prior to that role, he served in the Minnesota Legislature for 10 years, serving as the legislative director and chief advisor to the Senate leadership during his last four years. Lucas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. He currently resides in Lake Elmo with his wife and two children.
MoreClinic and Provider Registration and 2020 Clinical Quality Reporting
Annual clinic and provider registration has opened for all Minnesota physician clinics and other medical groups for 2020 clinical quality reporting. Key dates for reporting clinical quality measures via MNCM’s Direct Data Submission process are as follows:
MoreOlmsted Medical Center Joins MNCM as Newest Supporting Member
Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) has joined MNCM as a supporting member for 2019/2020. OMC’s mission is to deliver exceptional patient care focusing on caring, quality, safety, and service. OMC’s 168 clinicians join over 1,300 other healthcare professionals serving at 20 locations, including two multi-specialty clinics, a Level IV trauma hospital with 24-hour emergency room, a Skyway Clinic in downtown Rochester, and 11 community branch clinics.
If your organization is interested in hearing about the benefits of the annual supporting membership program, please contact Dina Wellbrock or call 612.454.4829.
MoreThe Measurement Minute – September 2019
The September 2019 Measurement Minute is ready to view here.
MoreStill Time to Register! National Affordability Summit in Minneapolis October 15–16
The Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement’s (NRHI’s) 3rd Annual National Affordability Summit is being held in Minneapolis on October 15–16. This is a great opportunity to learn from and collaborate with thought leaders and change makers from across the country on how stakeholders can and must work together to drive change. Learn more and register >>
MoreOpportunity to Participate in Pilot Testing for Epilepsy Measures
MNCM is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) to test measure specification updates to AAN’s measure, Counseling for Women of Childbearing Potential with Epilepsy. MNCM is looking for neurology practices around the region that are interested in participating in this project. Dates of service would include November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020, with submission via a HIPAA-secured File Transfer Protocol (FTP) in mid-November/early December 2020. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Jess Amo at amo@mncm.org.
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