28 Apr Health Data News Roundup: Health Leadership and AI; Data Silos Impacting Care; and CMS FHIR Connectathon

Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals.

Taking a ‘Leadership First, Tech Last’ Approach to Health AI
As healthcare stakeholders increasingly adopt health AI tools, leaders must align investments with their organization’s top challenges to encourage meaningful adoption, according to a recent Healthtech Analytics podcast.

Should Every Healthcare Organization Have an AI Strategy?
A Wall Street Journal op-ed recently made the case that many companies shouldn’t necessarily be investing in AI – because many aren’t well-positioned to succeed with it. Healthcare IT News tackles whether this should be the case for healthcare.

How Do Data Silos Impede Patient Care and Provider Efficiency?
When healthcare data resides in disparate systems, organizations struggle to share information, collaborate and make data-driven decisions. Staff also spend more time on clerical work, according to this recent HealthTech article.

Digital Member Experience, App Use Low Among Health Plans
Digital member experience with both commercial health plans and Medicare Advantage plans is middling, mostly due to a poor digital experience riddled with complexity, according to a new survey highlighted by xtelligent Health Payers.

HL7 FHIR Initiative Targets Medical Device Interoperability
A new HL7 FHIR accelerator aims to close medical device interoperability gaps by creating FHIR implementation guides and supporting real-world testing and adoption, according to xtelligent Health IT and EHR.

CMS HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Connectathon Announced
Last week, CMS announced the 6th annual Health Level Seven International (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Connectathon, which is taking place July 15–17, 2025. This collaborative experience will bring together health care stakeholders for three days of learning, testing, and innovation.