Healthcare Data Analytics Blog

Optimizing outcomes: Leveraging analytics for provider performance in value-based care

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Two doctors talking

In a recent webinar discussion, Milliman MedInsight and Genesys PHO explored how healthcare organizations can use performance analytics to strengthen value-based care (VBC) initiatives. The panel included Francesca Hammerstrom, General Manager of Value-Based Care at Milliman MedInsight; Dr. Christopher Kodama, Chief Medical Officer at Milliman MedInsight; Samantha Lewis, Director of Healthcare Business and Population Health … Optimizing outcomes: Leveraging analytics for provider performance in value-based care

Charting new frontiers with generative AI: A MedInsight journey

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Generative AI webinar

In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has progressed far beyond being an industry buzzword—it’s now a driving force reshaping how organizations collect, analyze, and utilize data for optimizing patient care and organizational strategy. The transformative potential of Gen AI, particularly in the realm of healthcare analytics, cannot be overstated. As healthcare organizations grapple … Charting new frontiers with generative AI: A MedInsight journey

Advancing pharmacy management: The impact of biologics, biosimilars, GLP-1s, and data-driven insights

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Pharmacy

Healthcare costs continue to climb with the average per-person expense rising 6.7%—from $7,378 in 2024 to $7,871 in 2025. This increase is being driven primarily by two categories: pharmacy and outpatient facility care. Pharmacy costs alone grew by 9.7%, while outpatient facility care costs have risen by 8.5%. Collectively, these service areas are responsible for … Advancing pharmacy management: The impact of biologics, biosimilars, GLP-1s, and data-driven insights

Expanding value-based care: The essential role of specialists in long-term success and patient outcomes

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VBC specialist

Value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the healthcare landscape by focusing on improving patient outcomes while keeping costs under control. Unlike fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement, this approach prioritizes quality rather than quantity, aiming to reward effective treatments and preventative strategies that can lead to healthier communities and more sustainable healthcare spending. Traditionally, VBC initiatives have zeroed in … Expanding value-based care: The essential role of specialists in long-term success and patient outcomes

Navigating population health with clarity: Dr. Kodama’s expert tips for success in value-based healthcare

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Dr. Kodama Q&A

The shift toward value-based care (VBC) is transforming how services are delivered, focusing on improving patient outcomes and engagement while reducing costs. Success in this model depends on understanding your population, managing their health proactively, and coordinating care effectively. Meet Dr. Christopher Kodama, Chief Medical Officer at Milliman MedInsight. With a clinical background in pediatric … Navigating population health with clarity: Dr. Kodama’s expert tips for success in value-based healthcare

CMS 2025 RADV audit expansion: Key changes and what they mean to MA plans

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Green design

In a significant move announced on May 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed plans to initiate annual Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits for all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. In this memo, CMS Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is quoted as saying “We are committed to crushing fraud, waste and abuse … CMS 2025 RADV audit expansion: Key changes and what they mean to MA plans