Altarum Institute
Altarum Institute
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About this organization
Mission
Altarum serves the public good by solving complex systems problems to improve human health, integrating research, technology, analysis, and consulting skills.
About
ALTARUM INSTITUTE'S ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY CONSIST OF RESEARCH FOR THE SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING OF SOCIETY. FOUR OF ALTARUM'S 2018 MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. MDHHS DATA HUB: PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (MDHHS) TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF DATA FROM MICHIGAN'S HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INTO STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND BETWEEN STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THESE SYSTEMS INCLUDE THE MICHIGAN DISEASE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND THE MICHIGAN SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (AMONG OTHERS) WHICH EXIST TO TRACK CHANGES IN POPULATION HEALTH AND DETECT UNUSUAL OUTBREAKS OF ILLNESS, POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS AND EMERGENCIES.2. MORE LA SMILES: AS A KEY COMPONENT OF CALIFORNIA'S MEDI-CAL 2020 GOAL, THIS DENTAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE IS IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR THE 500,000 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN WITH MEDI-CAL/DENTI-CAL COVERAGE. IMPLEMENTED SOLUTIONS INCLUDE ENABLING REFERRAL TECHNOLOGY, DIRECT MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROVIDER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ORAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES. 3. MEANINGFUL USE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: DELIVER ON THE GROUND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THIS SUPPORT FOCUSES ON ADOPTING AND USING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH AND MEET THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES' MEANINGFUL USE PROGRAM.4. QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM SMALL RURAL AND UNDERSERVED SUPPORT CONTRACTOR (QPP-SURS): PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO MERIT BASED INCENTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (MIPS) ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS IN SMALL, RURAL OR UNDERSERVED PRACTICES ACROSS A SEVEN-STATE REGION FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE CMS QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM (QPP). ASSISTANCE INCLUDES PROGRAM EDUCATION, MIPS READINESS ASSESSMENTS, PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SUPPORT FOR USING CERTIFIED EHR TECHNOLOGY, ADVICE ON SELECTION OF MIPS MEASURES AND ACTIVITIES TO REPORT, AND HELP SUBMITTING DATA TO CMS. ASSISTANCE IS DELIVERED TO PRACTICES AND INDIVIDUAL PROVIDERS THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE WEB PORTAL, LIVE CHAT, PHONE SUPPORT, WEBINARS, AND EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Altarum serves the public good by solving complex systems problems toimprove human health, integrating research, technology, analysis, andconsulting skills.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Create and implement solutions to advance health among vulnerable and publicly insured populations”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MI.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 3520 GREEN COURT SUITE 300, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48105.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 309 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$184,024.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization pays $29,762,863 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,725,945 in fundraising expenses.