12 May Health Data News Roundup: IMAT Intelligence and CINs; The Cost of AI In Healthcare; and Ohio Rural Hospitals Clinically Integrated Network

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.

Unlocking the Power of Data for Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) with IMAT Intelligence
Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) play a vital role in delivering coordinated, cost-effective care, but as value-based care models grow, so does the need for smarter data strategies. In our latest blog, we explore how IMAT Intelligence helps CINs unlock the full potential of their health data to improve outcomes and performance.

The Cost of AI In Healthcare Explained: Is It Worth It?
AI projects incur obvious deployment costs as well as hidden costs such as change management, and technology adopters must consider the total cost of ownership when weighing AI use cases, according to this TechTarget feature story.

Payer-Provider Collaboration Breakdown: Black Book Survey Reveals Critical Challenges in Healthcare Alignment
A new survey from Black Book Research reveals that deep fractures remain in payer-provider collaboration, with hospitals and health plans struggling to align on core priorities like prior authorization, data exchange, and value-based contracting.

Four Ways FHIR Brings Value to Health Plans in 2025
Improving the seamless exchange of healthcare information provides numerous benefits for payers, as well as providers, according to this recent Health Data Management article.

Ohio Rural Hospitals Form Clinically Integrated Network
Twenty-six rural hospitals across Ohio and West Virginia have launched the Ohio High-Value Network (OHVN), a clinically integrated network serving more than 2.5 million patients. The effort aims to strengthen rural health care by coordinating clinical initiatives, sharing operational best practices, reducing contracting costs and easing administrative burdens, according to the AHA.

Oscar Health Reaches 2M Members, $275M Profit
Oscar Health’s individual exchange membership grew 45% year over year, and the payer posted $275.2 million in net income in the first quarter, up 55% from the same time last year, according to Becker’s Payer Issues.