As 2024 draws to a close, it's interesting to see what content resonated most with our readers and which topics were of greatest interest to our audience. Understanding health plan claims data was the runaway winner, but our other content leaders highlight the topics and challenges shaping the healthcare landscape and the Azara DRVS tools that can help address them. With 28 blogs, along with several downloadable resources and guides, and 3 client success stories published this year, you might have missed some of the great content we shared—including tips & tricks, industry insights and news.
Here are the top 5 most-read articles of 2024:
#1. Claims Blog Series: Why are Claims so Difficult to Work With?
Written by Brian Quinn, this three-part blog series explores the complexities of managing health plan claims data and shares actionable tips to help organizations transform claims into clinically relevant insights. This series is a must-read for healthcare leaders grappling with health plan data challenges, as it offers practical methods for overcoming claims-related hurdles. > Read the series
#2. The Road to UDS+: Past, Present, and Future
Rachel Hutcherson delves into the evolution of UDS+ reporting, celebrating the submission of CY23 data for 55 FQHCs. The blog highlights the progress of Cohort 2 and explores new funding opportunities, positioning UDS+ as a vital tool for the future of healthcare. > Read the blog
#3. Reclaiming Your Referral Program
Amelia Fox’s blog tackles three common challenges in referral management and demonstrates how Azara DRVS can help establish a more efficient and streamlined program. With referrals playing a key role in primary care, this article offers actionable solutions for improving care coordination and simplified strategies for addressing referral management pain points. > Read the blog
#4. Prioritizing Women’s Health: A Path to Value-Based Care
In this blog, Emily Holzman highlights the critical importance of women’s health and shares compelling data to emphasize its impact on value-based care initiatives. Learn actionable steps healthcare organizations can take to advance women’s health initiatives and improve maternal health outcomes. > Read the blog
#5. Preventive Care Pathways: Navigating Medicare Wellness & Emergency Department Visits
Daniel Zheng explores the impact of Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) on reducing emergency department visits. Using data from 14 clinics, the blog highlights significant reductions in ED visits among AWV recipients, with insights into trends by age, gender, and risk levels— underscoring the importance of preventive care in lowering healthcare costs and improving outcomes. > Read the blog
These blogs, as well as the many others we published this year, represent Azara’s commitment to addressing key issues in healthcare through data-driven insights, practical solutions, and expert perspectives. As we head into 2025, we look forward to continuing the conversation and driving meaningful improvements in population health and value-based care.
Wishing you a happy, healthy new year!
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