This is a multi-year project (up to 6) and a first-in-the-nation implementation of the All-Payer Model for all providers and all payers (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid). The RFP is available at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/pdf/GMCB_APM_Analytics_RFP_17April20....
Through a collaborative network of experts, data, and tools, the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program connects environmental and public health information to drive innovative programs and solutions that protect and improve the health of communities across the country. Now, in an effort to identify and promote innovative uses of data from CDC's Tracking Network, they are pleased to announce the launch of their Enviro Health App Challenge!
FROM: Kevin C Heslin, AHRQ
We are announcing the opportunity for states to comment on the X12N 837 Reporting Guide for Public Health (837R). The 837R public comment period began February 1 and will close on June 1. The X12N Claims and Encounters 837R Workgroup have been reviewing proposed changes to the 7010 Version of the 837R. During this review, they requested information from states on whether they wanted any changes to the items listed below. Other changes could also be requested through the Public Comment tool.
For each area, I’ve listed some questions that you may want to consider commenting on if relevant for your state.
Learn About HCUP in the April 19 and April 26 Webinar Series
Registration opens April 10th for the 2017 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Spring Webinar Series sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Space will be limited.
Access a newly released study, “Risk-Adjustment Methods for All-Payer Comparative Performance Reporting in Vermont,” available free of charge at BioMed Central (BMC) Health Services Research, an international open-access, peer-reviewed
Development of the Draft Common Data Layout for State APCDs
Since May of 2016, The APCD C ouncil (a collaboration between NAHDO and the IHPP at UNH) has been working with states, their vendors, and the payer community to develop a draft Common Data Layout (CDL) for State APCDs. Inforamtion on the development process and the draft CDL are available here