Healthcare Data Analytics Blog

Medicare Advantage 2026: Breaking down the new risk model and its impact in plain terms

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced CMS-HCC Version 28 (V28) in 2024 as the next evolution of Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment. For many organizations, the “new CMS-HCC model” felt more theoretical than operational, something plans were preparing for but not fully experiencing. That changes in 2026, when V28 becomes operational at … Medicare Advantage 2026: Breaking down the new risk model and its impact in plain terms

How CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield modernized analytics to cut cost of care

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Health plans are walking a tightrope. On one side, utilization is climbing and breakthrough therapies, while clinically promising, are reshaping cost curves. On the other hand, members, employers, and providers expect more convenience, transparency, and value. The mandate is clear: deliver better outcomes and experiences without sacrificing affordability. Meeting that mandate requires more than more … How CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield modernized analytics to cut cost of care

Physician performance enablement: Engaging providers with actionable insights for ACO success

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Many organizations now have access to more data than ever before, yet they often struggle to transform this information into practical actions that lead to real improvements in population health. Physicians play a vital role in this process and should be involved early when turning data into meaningful insights that are practical, effective, and aligned … Physician performance enablement: Engaging providers with actionable insights for ACO success

HIMSS26: From data foundations to operational execution in healthcare AI

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The HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition has long served as a signal for where healthcare technology is headed. This year’s conference, attended by more than 24,000 healthcare leaders, reflected an industry that has moved past curiosity and into a more demanding phase of transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI), interoperability, and digital infrastructure remained central topics … HIMSS26: From data foundations to operational execution in healthcare AI

AI in healthcare analytics: Milliman MedInsight’s approach to delivering trusted answers at speed and scale

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Organizations are under growing pressure to make faster, more confident decisions in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. As healthcare continues shifting to value-based care, administrative tasks and data volumes are both growing. Although many leaders see artificial intelligence (AI) as a possible solution, it also brings new challenges. Without access to accurate data, a strong … AI in healthcare analytics: Milliman MedInsight’s approach to delivering trusted answers at speed and scale

Value-based care requires value-based operations: A framework for operational alignment

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Patient and doctors

In healthcare, value-based care (VBC) is more than a familiar phrase. It represents a commitment to better patient outcomes and more thoughtful use of resources. Yet as the industry shifts from fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement to value-based contracts, a significant gap persists. We often focus on contract design, aligned incentives, shared savings, and risk-bearing arrangements. But … Value-based care requires value-based operations: A framework for operational alignment