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MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has released two new reports highlighting the state’s health care performance: Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost and Health Care in Minnesota: Health Care Quality Leaders . Together, these reports provide a comprehensive analysis of 2024 data, examining trends in health care quality, disparities, and costs, while also recognizing medical group quality leaders and those demonstrating meaningful improvement. These reports, based on data submitted to MNCM in 2025 and reflecting care delivered in 2024, work in tandem with MNCM’s Performance Hub —an interactive platform providing statewide analyses of health care quality and cost measures. Collectively, these tools equip community partners, including medical groups, payers, policymakers, public health agencies, researchers, and community-based organizations, with actionable insights to drive improvements in care and advance health equity across Minnesota. Report highlights include: Health Care Quality Significant gaps remain in asthma control, with thousands of patients needing improved care to meet statewide benchmarks. Colorectal cancer screening rates for the newly eligible 45-49 age group continues to improve. While the 2024 rate for all age groups has significantly increased compared to 2023, it remains significantly lower than 2021. Childhood immunization continues to show a decrease in statewide rate from year to year. This measure has not shown improvement in rates following the COVID-19 pandemic. There were modest improvements in breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, controlling high blood pressure, diabetes eye exams, and immunizations for adolescents. Health Care Disparities Black, Indigenous, Multi-Race, and Hispanic/Latinx patients experienced the most disparities across multiple measures, particularly in Colorectal Cancer Screening. Patients speaking Somali and Spanish, as well as those from Laos, Mexico, and Somalia, had lower rates of preventive care and chronic disease management compared to statewide averages. Cost and Utilization The total cost of care increased by 7.3% in 2024, primarily driven by an 8.9% rise in pharmacy costs and an 8.3% rise in professional fees. All categories of medical services saw increased use, except for inpatient admissions. Women aged 36-64 had the highest number of claims, while men aged 18-35 had the lowest number of claims. Quality Leaders In 2024, 31 medical groups were recognized as quality leaders across the measures reported by medical groups. In 2024, 58 medical groups were recognized as quality leaders across the measures reported by payers. 

Persistant gaps highlight need for targeted action to address disparities for individuals enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs MN Community Measurement (MNCM), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), has released its latest report examining health care disparities across insurance types in Minnesota. The new report, Minnesota Health Care Disparities by Insurance… The post MN Community Measurement Releases Latest Report on Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has released its latest report, Health Care in Minnesota: Summary Report on Quality, Disparities, and Cost, providing a comprehensive analysis of the state’s health care performance in 2023. The report highlights trends in health care quality, disparities, and costs, offering valuable and actionable insights for community partners including medical groups, payers, policy… The post New Report Unveils Trends in Minnesota Health Care: Quality, Disparities, and Costs appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

Disparities continue for individuals enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs ROSEVILLE – APRIL 18, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has released its newest report shedding light on health care disparities in Minnesota. The report, titled “Minnesota Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type,” is produced in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), and… The post MN Community Measurement Releases Latest Report on Health Care Disparities by Insurance Type appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

ROSEVILLE, MN – MARCH 7, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM), a national leader in health care quality, cost, and equity data, proudly announces Liz Cinqueonce as its new President and CEO, effective March 14, 2024. Cinqueonce, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of… The post MN Community Measurement Appoints Liz Cinqueonce, MBA, as President and CEO appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

Several top performers on quality also achieve low costs  A new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM) combines data from multiple sources to determine which Minnesota medical groups consistently perform well on measures of health care quality. The report was released by MN Community Measurement (MNCM), an independent non-profit that serves as an objective, trusted… The post New Report Recognizes Minnesota Medical Groups for High Quality Performance appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

MINNEAPOLIS – JANUARY 3, 2024 MN Community Measurement (MNCM) announced today that Julie Sonier, who has led the organization as its President and CEO since 2017, plans to step down in the spring of 2024. During her tenure, Sonier has led major transformational efforts to position MNCM for continued success in its role as a… The post MN Community Measurement President and CEO Julie Sonier to Step Down in 2024 appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

Childhood immunizations among the largest impacts A new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM) finds that while several measures of preventive health care and care for acute and chronic conditions improved in 2022, some key measures worsened and only one has improved compared to pre-pandemic levels. MNCM is an independent non-profit that serves as an… The post New Report Shows Post-Pandemic Decline in Many Key Minnesota Health Care Quality Measures appeared first on MN Community Measurement.

New report highlights cost trends and variation for people with private health insurance MINNEAPOLIS – NOVEMBER 30, 2023 A new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM) finds that the cost of health care services for people with private health insurance increased by 7.0 percent in 2022 in Minnesota. The report highlights cost and utilization trends… The post Minnesota Health Care Costs Continue Post-Pandemic Rebound With 7% Increase in 2022 appeared first on MN Community Measurement.