To make informed health policy decisions, CMS needed a secure, integrated data platform with real-time analytics – and a partner who could keep it all running smoothly.
The Challenge
Every policy, payment and oversight decision in the healthcare Marketplace relies on timely, accurate data. But that data comes from dozens of systems, across multiple sources, in ever-growing volumes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) needed a centralized platform to house, manage and analyze that information securely. The challenge? That platform had to be modern, scalable, compliant with stringent federal security frameworks, and accessible to users with varying needs across CMS, partner agencies, and contractors.
The Multidimensional Information Data Analytics System (MIDAS) also needed to evolve. CMS was looking to modernize the system with API integrations, user-friendly portals and enhanced analytics tools, without disrupting ongoing operations or compromising the integrity of more than a decade of sensitive Marketplace data.
Our Solution
RELI Group operates and maintains the Multidimensional Information Data Analytics System (MIDAS), the central data warehouse for the healthcare Marketplace. We curate and integrate data from multiple sources and transform it into secure, accessible insights that inform everything from operational decisions to regulatory oversight.
RELI’s approach combines robust data governance with modern, dynamic analytics delivery. We manage the intake, transformation and storage of critical data, providing customized reports and dashboards through tools like AWS QuickSight. At the same time, we drive ongoing modernization, including:
- Building APIs for smoother data exchange
- Enhancing user experience through improved portals
- Supporting continuous quality assurance and process improvement
Security and compliance are central to our work. RELI ensures that MIDAS meets all applicable federal standards – including FISMA, HIPAA, HITECH, RMF, and FedRAMP – by managing security artifacts in tools like CMS’ CFACTS and AWS Security Hub. We maintain a continuous Authorization to Operate (ATO) and keep the system protected through rigorous monitoring and controls.
Real Impact
With RELI managing MIDAS, CMS has access to a single source of truth for Marketplace data – helping shape policies, programs and protections that serve millions of Americans. The insights from MIDAS support everything from enrollment tracking and payment validation to program oversight and fraud detection.
Our modernization work improves the accessibility and usability of data, making it easier for CMS staff, healthcare providers and policymakers to act quickly and confidently. And our security-first mindset ensures that sensitive health data stays protected – safeguarding privacy and reinforcing public trust.
Without this system, CMS would face significant gaps in data quality, operational oversight, and compliance. With RELI’s support, MIDAS continues to be a cornerstone of informed decision-making in federal healthcare.
