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Cúram and AI: unlocking the future of artificial intelligence in government agencies
As government agencies continue to modernize and explore opportunities for new...
How to future-proof government systems with technology modernization
Strategic steps for government agencies to implement HR1 effectively
From hype to reality: Delivering value faster with AI at Cúram
Artificial intelligence in the public sector: A framework to support ethical and effective AI adoption in government services
3 Key principles for accessible design in the public sector and beyond
Prevention over intervention: The role of technology in putting families first and keeping children safe
An earlier version of this piece was originally published by APHSA
Government CX: Elevating customer experience for better service delivery in social security
Customer experience (CX) in the public sector is about more than just individual...
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What makes digital transformation projects in the public sector successful?
Despite substantial investments and executive-level support, many digital...
Trend outlook: artificial intelligence in government agencies – why now?
The growth and transformative potential of artificial intelligence is evident. As...
Peer insights: Exploring a coordinated person-centered approach to human services
Imagine Sarah is a 37-year-old woman who has difficulty keeping a job, because of...
Distinguishing poverty from abuse: reducing trauma for children and their families
A compassionate approach and innovative technology can help prevent unnecessary...
Navigating the evolution of benefits streamlining: Considerations for U.S. states following the new CMS rule for Medicaid
This month, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule centered around...
Exploring five ingredients for an award-winning benefits system
The Scottish Government’s social security program has won multiple awards for its...
Social work today: how a community-led approach to social care can change lives
Social workers help to improve people's lives by empowering them with the tools they...
Key considerations for legacy system transformation in the public sector
Digital transformation has long been recognized as a key to efficiency in the public...
3 lessons states can learn from Medicaid unwinding: self-service, automation, and integrated eligibility
This piece was originally published by APHSA The government’s declaration...
Survey highlights link between reduced TANF spending and child welfare outcomes
This piece originally appeared in APHSA’s Winter 2023 Policy & Practice Last...
Reimaging child welfare: How purpose-built technology can help a national caseworker crisis
This blog post originally appeared on APHSA’s The Catalyst. Across the...
The need for a human-centered approach: New report links expanded benefit access to increase in online enrollment
This blog post originally appeared on APHSA’s The Catalyst.
Prioritising outcomes: a framework for coordinating complex cases across health and social protection services
How can health and social protection organisations collaborate to improve people’s...
How Sonoma County tackles its community health challenges with integrated care
Our Merative social program management team recently attended the Minnesota...
Human-centered design solves business problems
Picture this: You drop your two kids at school and then hop on the bus to work. You...
Where do you start when tasked with delivering social security benefits to an entire country?
With Merative, The Scottish Government established a new government agency to...
Survey highlights link between reduced TANF spending and child welfare outcomes
This piece originally appeared in APHSA’s Winter 2023 Policy & Practice Last...
Preventing homelessness
Discover how one Nevada county kept nearly 250,000 people off the streets.
New York City Human Resources Administration Case Study
See how the New York City Human Resources Administration improved the process of...
Introducing Truven Meridian: A new way to put the power of Truven to work
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AI-powered MarketScan Snapshot speeds real-world data feasibility
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What employers & payers need to know about multi-cancer early detection tests
For decades, cancer screening has meant one test for each type of cancer — and only...
What maternity coding changes in 2027 mean for employers and health plans
For more than 30 years, maternity has been one of the few places in healthcare where...
How Truven’s trusted data helps BCBSAL support employers, providers, and members
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How healthcare analytics helps health plans and employers measure value-based care
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Lab data expands MarketScan Partner Ecosystem for real-world evidence
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What RxDC data reveals about prescription drug rebates and employer health plan costs
Prescription drug rebates have played an important role for some time in how...
Cell and gene therapy benefits planning: Using data to assess risk
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From claims to clarity: Using MarketScan for stronger real-world evidence
In our webinar earlier this month, we discussed how MarketScan is more than a family...
3 ideas from the Truven Summit shaping the future of health and benefits
Last week in Nashville, we hosted the Truven Summit. Health and benefits leaders...
Lessons learned from a Biodesix and MarketScan custom data linking project
As real‑world data (RWD) becomes a central pillar of evidence generation, the...
Data & Analytics as a Service (DAaaS) in healthcare: Speed, scale, and sustainable insight
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MarketScan commercial data shows wide variations in elective surgery prices across U.S.
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Quality over quantity: What the FDA’s single trial shift means for real-world data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s newly formalized pivot toward accepting one...
The rising cost of healthcare: Predicting high-cost claimants with AI-driven insights
For the fourth year in a row, commercial payers are bracing for continued increases...
How RUCA categories bring new clarity to Medicaid insight
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Truven 2026 trends: What’s new with GLP-1s, gene therapy, and mental health
It’s a familiar theme at this point: healthcare costs are again expected to rise in...
Real-world data trends 2026: The shift to quality and AI precision
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MarketScan 2025: Top achievements in real-world data and analytics
We started the year off talking about health economics and outcomes research (HEOR),...
Navigate New FDA Guidance on Real-World Evidence with MarketScan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally acknowledged the pivotal...
How are university benefits teams managing GLP-1 coverage?
GLP-1 coverage management is a complex landscape, requiring a multifaceted strategy...
How MarketScan data informs flu prevention strategies
Last week was National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), and it is an important...
Navigating QPA compliance under the No Surprises Act
Since the No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect in 2022, health plans have faced a new...
How real-world evidence from MarketScan supports smoking cessation strategies for COPD
Smoking remains the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...
Unlocking insights: How MarketScan data transforms diabetes care and costs
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the growing impact of...
Niche vs. enterprise analytics: Choosing the right path for healthcare success
Healthcare organizations are awash in data—from clinical records to operational...
GLP-1 outcomes: What we’ve learned and where payers need to focus next
GLP-1s continue to be a focus in the healthcare industry. Everyone from employers...
Account group reporting: Your competitive edge for growth and retention
The healthcare landscape is becoming increasingly competitive due to several...
Optimize health benefits with trustworthy data
It’s hard to make confident decisions based on limited or untrustworthy information....
Healthcare data took center stage at ISPOR 2025
It’s barely been one month since ISPOR 2025 and we are still amazed at the positive...
3 Takeaways from the 2025 Truven Health Insights Summit
Last year I wrote about bringing Truven back to its roots, and one important part of...
Healthcare under attack: The top cybersecurity priority for medical imaging
Since 2011, healthcare has been the costliest industry for data breaches. The total...
How price transparency impacts cost savings
Healthcare cost and affordability have been perennial concerns for both healthcare...
Revolutionizing healthcare: The power of artificial intelligence in clinical workflows
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming workflows across industries,...
Control costs and improve outcomes through site of care optimization
Healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. According to the National Business Group on...
How did open enrollment go in 2024? 5 tips to make 2025 more successful
Open enrollment is a critical opportunity for employers and benefits teams to...
HEOR explained: Improving healthcare decisions with real-world evidence
This piece originally appeared onPharmaceutical Technology. Health economics and...
From data to decisions: How Truven is shaping the future of healthcare
2024 has been a landmark year for Truven, filled with significant milestones and...
Three years into the No Surprises Act: Are you compliant with federal regulations?
Since January 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has...
Morgan Health invests in Merative
Today, Morgan Health announced its investment in Merative as part of its mission to...
How healthcare analytics help employers reduce costs and improve employee health
Year after year, employers grapple with rising healthcare costs that feel beyond...
[updated 4/2/2026] Unlocking real-time insights: how on-demand analytics reduces latency for faster decision-making
This blog was updated on April 2, 2026 The article at a glance: Analytic latency...
Five questions to ask before choosing a real-world data provider
When you’re working with real-world data (RWD) in a clinical trial setting, you must...
Mortality data: Driving health research forward
Learn how the MarketScan Mortality Database can help generate insights, examine...
The missing puzzle piece: Linking MarketScan claims data with Veradigm EHR data
This new healthcare database unlocks the whole picture of patient care at an...
Optimizing value-based healthcare: 5 strategies for effective provider network management
In today's rapidly evolving American healthcare industry, the collaboration between...
Healthcare analytics to identify the right member, the right intervention, at the right time
Managing the health of your member population is an important responsibility, but...
Healthcare price transparency: Insights on machine-readable files and shopping tools
We all dream of a world where we can quickly and easily shop for healthcare...
Truven Health Insights: Upgraded health analytics capabilities to meet pivotal moment in healthcare
One of the only certainties in healthcare is that change will happen fast and...
Optimize sample size and observation time: A case for employer-sourced administrative claims data
Closed administrative claims databases capture the complete range of healthcare...
Maximize your insights: What happens when analytics algorithms are interconnected?
Data is arguably a company’s greatest asset. But that data is insignificant if you...
Three real-world data research and regulatory trends to watch in 2024 and beyond
The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, known as...
Focused path to progress, growth
Rising demand for services. High costs and uncompensated care. Burnout. Economic...
Healthcare analytic models: Build, buy, or both?
Healthcare payers face a rapidly changing marketplace and continually evolving...
Behind the posters: Exclusive insights from MarketScan researchers
Our MarketScan clients and researchers are fueled by curiosity and a passion to...
5 essential strategies for EDGE Server data management
This blog was updated on June 4, 2025. Advice from our experts on how to optimize...
Employee benefits and the power of personalization in the enrollment process
“So, how did it go this enrollment season?” That’s what company executives, human...
Measure the impacts of patient productivity loss and caregiver burden with real-world data
When patients are struck with illness, their quality of life and well-being are of...
Don’t be passive when it comes to employee financial wellness
Effective open enrollment starts with smarter, data-informed health plan selection.
Advance rare diseases research with closed claims real-world data
MarketScan real-world data has been used to assess illness burden of rare diseases,...
3 healthcare trends that payers should be aware of in 2024
Explore new analyses and payer-specific advice on GLP-1 drugs, the clinical journey...
What’s more important: Real-world data quality or speed?
Here is what executives from biopharma and medical device companies had to say...
Building the next generation of MarketScan: A year in review and what’s in store
About a year and a half ago, we said goodbye to IBM Watson Health and set off on an...
Healthcare price transparency: What it means for members, employers, and health plans
In today’s digital world, consumers can shop for goods and services with just a few...
How healthcare analytics help organizations prioritize employee wellbeing
This blog was updated on November 6, 2025 DTE Energy has long relied on data-driven...
Looking beyond the bump with real-world evidence
Recent moves by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to open clinical studies...
RSV, flu and COVID-19: How employers can help reduce the spread and improve worker productivity
Tripledemic! Hospitals over run! Everyone is sick! It’s difficult to listen to the...
Insights to improve benefits offerings and spend for diabetes and behavioral health
Rising healthcare costs, provider network consolidation, and inflation have all...
Introducing MarketScan WorkSpace: Move with speed, scale with ease, lead with confidence
In today's world, data is ubiquitous. From social media platforms to online...
Payer trends: Challenges in healthcare affordability and access
Recent economic and regulatory developments have created a uniquely challenging...
Health equity solutions: You can’t go with your gut
What’s next for healthcare price transparency?
The journey to increased price transparency has been years in the making, with the...
What MarketScan reveals about commotio cordis, the rare heart condition allegedly behind Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest
Going into 2023, Damar Hamlin was a name that only Buffalo Bills and passionate...
Is real-world data the real deal?
Real-world data is Liisa’s world. After receiving her PhD in health policy and...
Equitable clinical practices and policy for breast cancer care
As the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month approaches, I want to share an area of...
Behavioral telehealth: In it for the long haul
Moreso than any other health sector, telehealth for behavioral health is expected...
Cúram and Argyle partner to bring real-time, consent-based verification to government benefits eligibility
The partnership integrates Argyle’s consent-based verification (CBV) platform with...
Cúram by Merative recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management 2026 Vendor Assessment
We are proud to share that Cúram by Merative has been positioned as a Major Player...
See more. Do more. Faster: Cúram Action View is now generally available
Health and human services agencies are under increasing pressure to do more with...
Strengthening social security in a changing world
6 Strategies to help meet HR1 eligibility and enrollment requirements
Cúram helps Social Security Scotland deliver a modern benefits system
In a new report, the Scottish Government shares the results of a nine-year...
3 ways to measure success in benefits modernization
Agencies analyze data to address homelessness
Cúram by Merative is one solution helping Sonoma County address needs of its...