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Interoperability has long been a critical challenge for the healthcare industry, but for payers, it has become a strategic imperative. As regulatory mandates grow more stringent and the pressure to optimize quality and risk programs intensifies, healthcare payers must embrace interoperability to remain competitive.

In Part One of this series, we examined the initiatives Gartner identified as key areas for acceleration,¹ following their extensive evaluation through research surveys and interactions with U.S. healthcare payer business and technology executives.

U.S. healthcare payers and third-party administrators (TPAs) face a complex array of business and technology initiatives driven by evolving market conditions and increasing consumer demands. Successfully navigating this dynamic landscape requires a clear understanding of how to manage these challenges effectively.

In the age of big data, healthcare payers and third-party administrators (TPAs) are overwhelmed by vast amounts of information, underscoring the importance of data quality. A robust data quality strategy is essential, as it guarantees the accuracy and relevance of the collected data, thereby informing decision-making and strategic planning processes. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports the delivery of high-quality member care.

Data quality must be at the forefront of any data warehouse and analytics project to guarantee validity and value within the information you receive.