16 Jun Health Data News Roundup: Downsides of AI in Healthcare; Health Insurance Coverage Costs Soar; and Gartner and Health Data Management Platforms

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.

How to Protect Against the Downsides of AI in Healthcare
Most AI technology is trained using existing data, whether that’s published research or a patient’s chart, and in order to work well, the tools must have access to accurate and high-quality information at all times, according to this recent Healthcare Brew article.

Majority of Health Organizations See Benefits from Outcomes-Driven Strategies
Healthcare organizations are finding that focusing on outcomes benefits both patients and their own performance, according to Ernst & Young’s “Optimizing Health Outcomes for All” report – where 85% of surveyed organizations said their efforts have led to better patient outcomes.

Health Insurance Coverage Costs Soar 6% in 2025
Employer-sponsored health insurance coverage costs have ballooned to $35,119 for an average family of four and $7,871 for an individual in 2025, according to the latest Milliman Medical Index, as highlighted by xtelligent Health Payers.

Study: 4 Reasons Why Members Leave a Medicare Advantage Plan
Medicare Advantage members are most likely to disenroll from their health plan because of four main reasons: difficulty accessing care, low plan generosity, dissatisfaction with care quality, and the type of plan (HMO vs. PPO), according to a recent study published in Health Affairs.

California Health Data Utility Manifest MedEx’s Increasing Role in Public Health
During a WEDI 2025 Spring Conference panel session, Erica Galvez, CEO of Manifest MedEx (MX), highlighted several ways the health data utility (HDU) is partnering with state and local public health agencies in California to improve population health, according to Healthcare Innovation.

Gartner® Report: Quick Answer – Emergence of Health Data Management Platforms Signal a New Generation of Capabilities
Are you ready to embrace the next-generation of health data management platforms? This report is a must-read for data leaders, IT executives, and anyone responsible for digital transformation at healthcare organizations. Download the complimentary report today.