Release Notes
Below you will find release notes for improvements and fixes for Rate Explorer.
August 2024
New Features
Fee Schedule Generator
Added a new mode that allows users to select a single NPI and generate an analysis with all billing codes and only modifiers 26, TC, and none.
Place of Service Code Mapping
Implemented mapping of CMS place of service codes to their descriptive names in price transparency data. Users can now filter by "Place of Service" in global filters and add it to both pivot and detailed views to better understand where rates apply, such as inpatient versus outpatient facilities.
Filter Grid
Introduced a new filter grid interface to help users quickly understand and filter data in their analyses. This feature allows users to see relationships across columns more intuitively, enhancing the overall data analysis experience and enabling much faster filtering to relevant data.
New Field: FACILITY_FLAG
Added a new "Facility Flag" field to differentiate between Facility and Non-Facility settings. This field is now available in the straight table, pivot table, and filters, providing users with more precise data categorization.
Bug Fixes
Copy to New Analysis: Corrected functionality to ensure copying an analysis maintains the correct type.
Pop-Up Tooltip Issue: Fixed an issue where tooltips failed to appear for columns with numerous plan entries.
July 2024
Normalize TIN Values
Data Improvement: TIN Values have been normalized with dashes removed for EINs, enabling simpler sorting.
Add EIN and County to Provider Selection
New Feature: County has been mapped to each NPI and is now available for search when selecting providers. Additionally, County will be included in result sets to enable users to aggregate data at the county level.
New Feature: EINs have been linked to each NPI using the most common matches across 75 payers and is now available for search when selecting providers.
Clear All Filters Button
New Feature: Added a "Clear All" button in the filter bar. This allows users to clear all applied filters with a single click, simplifying the process of resetting filters.
Select All Columns in the Data Tab (Detail Table View)
New Feature: Users can now add all columns to the straight table in the Data tab with a single click. This functionality streamlines the process of viewing comprehensive data without manually selecting each column.
Limit Increases for Excel Export
Enhancement: Increased the export limit for both straight tables and pivot tables to 500,000 rows. Users can now export larger datasets to Excel, accommodating more extensive data analysis and reporting needs.
June 2024
Edit Analysis Throwing Error
Bug Fix: Resolved a consistent error occurring during analysis edits. Users should no longer encounter crashes or errors when editing their analyses.
Screen "Run Off"
Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where global filters and graphs were cut off on the right edge when viewed on a 15-inch laptop screen at 100% zoom in Chrome. This fix ensures all content is fully visible without requiring zoom adjustments.
Expiration Date as a Global Filter
New Feature: Added the ability to filter by expiration date in the global filters. This enhancement allows users to easily exclude expired rates from their pivot tables during data analysis.
Tool Tip - Hover and Pop Up Text on Provider Name in Selection List
Improvement: Implemented tooltips that display the full provider name when hovering over truncated names in the provider selection list. This enhancement improves usability by making it easier to identify providers without needing to click on them.
Showing the Full Column Names in Data Tab
Improvement: Users can now hover over column headers in the Data tab to view the full names or adjust the column width manually. This update addresses visibility issues for long column names, ensuring that all information is accessible.
May 2024
Revenue Code Addition
Add support for Revenue Code selection in addition to CPT/HCPCS/DRG, including categories and subcategories.
Improved Pivot Dimension Deselection
Made it more intuitive to deselect pivot dimensions to enhance user experience.
Global Filter for Expiration Date
Added the ability to filter by expiration date in global filters, providing better control over data visibility.
Authentication Bug Fixed
Fixed an issue where references to the old authentication link prevented analysis creation and testing.
Plan Filtering Options Added
Implemented plan filtering options to allow for more precise data segmentation.
Pivot Table Freezing Issue Resolved
Resolved an issue where adding multiple dimensions and measures would freeze the pivot table.
New Fields for Reporting Plan Types
Added new fields for reporting plan type and plan name in both the explore tab and global filters.
Data Parsing Improvements
Added new payers: BCBS_MONTANA, BCBS_VERMONT, CONNECTICARE, DEAN, HMSA, HORIZON_BCBS_NJ, MEDICA, WELLMARK.
Added support for fixing incorrect service code formatting.
Updated parsing process to handle United Healthcare's new API.
Added support to process nested zip files in EC2 parser.
Increased request timeout in EC2 parsers.
Improved error handling, file extension validation, and task submission in EC2 parsers.
Refactored large file skipping, downloading logic, and removed unused code in EC2 parser scripts.
Optimized file processing, encoding conversion, and error messages in EC2 parsers.
April 2024
Analysis Editing Error Fixed
Fixed an issue where editing an analysis could result in an error, improving reliability.
Payer List Filter Correction
Corrected a bug where all payers appeared in the list regardless of row-level security settings.
Pivot Table Stability Enhancements
Resolved an issue causing the pivot table to freeze when adding all measures and dimensions, ensuring smoother performance.
Pivot Table Apostrophe Bug Fix
Fixed a bug where the pivot table would freeze when filtering by organization names containing apostrophes.
State-Based Data Access Control
Implemented a feature to limit data access by state for specific users, enhancing data security and compliance.
Custom Domain for Authentication
Configured the login mechanism to use a custom domain for Authentication Service to avoid issues with corporate firewalls.
Plan Column Addition Error Resolved
Addressed an error that occurred when adding the Plan column in the QA environment, preventing application freezes.
Password Recovery and Magic Links Fixed
Ensured that the password recovery and magic link functionality work correctly with the new domain.
Filter Counts Feature Implemented
Added the Filter Counts feature to the analysis view, providing users with more precise filtering options.
Intermittent Analysis Update Error Fixed
Fixed an issue where updating an analysis would sometimes result in an error.
Hover Box Display Issue Resolved
Resolved an intermittent issue with hover boxes not displaying correctly.
Min and Max Rate Calculations Added
Added Min and Max calculations for rate $ and rate % in the Explore View for enhanced analysis.
Visual Bug Fix for Single Code Selection
Fixed a visual bug where a blur appeared when selecting only one billing code.
Min and Max Calculations Stability
Addressed an issue where Min and Max calculations caused the pivot table to freeze.
March 2024
Place of Service Codes Parsing Improvement
Adjusted parsing logic to correctly differentiate between single and compound digits for Viva, improving accuracy in analysis.
BCBS of FL Analysis Freezing Issue
Resolved a problem where selecting BCBS of FL along with BCBS of Arkansas would freeze the provider selection screen.
Memory Optimization for Chrome & Safari
Fixed a browser out of memory issue encountered during the analysis, enhancing stability.
Duplicate Payer Listing Cleanup
Addressed an issue with Highmark West Virginia appearing twice in the payer list.
Provider Selection Accuracy
Improved select all functionality to accurately include NPIs without rates, enhancing user selection process.
NPI Selection Enhancements
Corrected an issue causing duplicate NPIs to appear in selections, ensuring accurate data representation.
Service Selection Reset
Fixed a bug where service selection would reset unexpectedly in the QA environment, enhancing usability.
Service Addition Consistency
Resolved intermittent issues with adding new services to analyses, ensuring changes are consistently applied.
February 2024
Viva Place of Service Code Delimitation
Corrected place of service codes for Viva, ensuring proper format and accuracy.
Enhanced BCBS of FL Analysis Stability
Addressed freezing issues when pulling BCBS of FL, improving reliability and performance.
Browser Memory Optimization
Implemented fixes for "Aw Snap!" browser memory errors, enhancing stability during intensive analyses.
January 2024
Payer Display Name Standardization
Standardized payer display names on summary page for consistency across analyses.
NPI Filter Enhancement
Improved NPI selection filters for better usability and clarity in the "Selected" view.
Analysis Timeout Resolution
Addressed CORS error and gateway timeout issues during provider matching, improving reliability.
Analysis Edit Update Delay
Fixed delays in updating analyses after edits, ensuring immediate reflection of changes.
August 2023
Dashboard Initialization Improvement
Fixed an issue where the dashboard wouldn't populate without a browser refresh after initial login, enhancing user experience.
Viva Payer Addition Request
Addressed a customer request to add Viva data to their payer list, improving data comprehensiveness.
Service Code Label Update
Updated "service codes" field name to "Place of Service Codes" for clarity and accuracy
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