Elevate your coding standards with a new automation  In New York state’s intricate health system, it’s crucial to implement effective healthcare data management that meets Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) deadlines. The SPARCS Program requires consistent data submission reports. With the wrong system, SPARCS formatting and submissions can waste precious time and resources for health information management (HIM) coders, SPARCS data analysts and healthcare professionals.  With DataGen's UDS (UIS Data System™) new trending failures feature, you can automate more aspects of your SPARCS data to keep up with the evolving healthcare industry. Continue reading to learn how this functionality allows SPARCS data analysts and administrators to see repeat issues with coded records immediately and save your team precious time.   The cost of correcting records  Submitting records to SPARCS has significant financial implications. Each time a coder touches a record fo

DataGen partnered with the VBCExhibitHall and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to host an informational webinar on CMS’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), Unpacking the mandatory CMS TEAM model: Overcome new rules & challenges.   During this one-hour session, attendees received valuable TEAM insights provided by Alyssa Dahl, vice president of advanced analytics at DataGen, and Erin Hahn, lead policy analyst of value-based care and quality at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). However, some attendees had good questions that we wanted to elaborate on — hence, the creation of this blog post! Speakers answer your webinar Q&As    With great participant questions during the Q&A portion, Dahl and Hahn took time to expand on their answers to provide more clarity.* So, if you’re a hospital with mandatory TEAM participation status, keep reading to unpack the new rules and challenges.    Q1: What happens to hospitals at risk during

Preparing for a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) audit can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it doesn't have to be. This guide aims to demystify the process and offer practical advice for healthcare administrators, PCMH participants and medical practices. Focusing on DataGen's Medical Practice Consulting services , we'll show you how to streamline annual reporting to ensure core criteria are consistently met in your workflow, so you can focus on coordinated care management and quality improvement within your care team or healthcare system.  Understanding the PCMH audit  PCMH annual reporting is essential for maintaining the integrity, effectiveness and recognition for the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) PCMH model . Each year, practices submit requirements to renew their recognition, showcasing a small portion of documentation across six concept areas. However, a PCMH audit requires a more comprehensive review. About 5% of annual reporters ar