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This product was previously 3M™ Methodology Content Services (MCS)

From data to insights, faster with expert guidance.

Product details

Complements your Solventum grouper license with access to experts and content that help you utilize grouper outputs to achieve your program goals

Assists your team with implementation and technical operation of Solventum groupers

Provides consultant led training on the methodology and its application, including risk adjustment and effective report design

With Solventum MCS, you can:

Reduce setup and installation time of Solventum groupers, allowing quicker access to the grouper output
Improve upfront data integrity checks and understanding of output data
Help your team understand the concept and application of risk adjustment and the detailed logic behind the patient classification methodology
Incorporate value add output to measure performance and progress within your health care improvement programs

How does Solventum MCS work?

Solventum MCS is offered in three service levels, each building on the previous level:

  • On-demand: Access to on-demand courses and grouper documentation that provide introductory implementation and methodology training
  • Methodology content services: In-depth Solventum expert guidance on grouper implementation, methodology training and reporting best practices through a series of standard training sessions
  • Methodology content services project consulting: Hourly, ongoing or scope-based consulting services and access to Solventum methodology experts to achieve your program goals

What is the timeframe?

The support timeline for Solventum MCS varies by the level selected:

  • On-demand: Unlimited self-paced access once methodology license is active
  • Methodology content services: A series of eight standard training sessions over two months
  • Methodology content services project consulting: Flexible options based on needs of organization and program goals

What’s included with Solventum MCS?

  • Guidelines for how to organize data prior to running the grouper and validation on grouper outputs
  • Training on the grouper’s corresponding patient classification methodology and risk adjustment
  • Advising on how to integrate Solventum grouper data with your organization’s existing data structures
  • Reporting guidelines and best practices, including sample reports and high level critique of your self-generated report

Sample use cases for organizations utilizing Solventum MCS:

  • Access to consultants to expedite the implementation of Solventum CRGs as a key part of a risk adjusted population health analytics platform
  • Understanding the clinical methodology and having tools to educate providers while incorporating Solventum PPRs into a facility quality program
  • Evaluating payment impact with guidance from Solventum experts while moving to Solventum APR DRGs for inpatient payment
  • Consulting support while designing a value-based program leveraging Solventum CRGs for payment and Solventum PFPs for quality measurement