22 Sep Health Data News Roundup: Clear Data Powers AI in Healthcare; AI-Ready Health Data; and FHIR Burns Bright

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.

HIT Consultant: Why Clean Data Is the Foundation for AI in Healthcare
In his recent guest article for HIT Consultant, Mark Coetzer, VP of Business Development at IMAT Solutions, explains why the real key to unlocking AI’s potential lies in building a clean, connected, and intelligence-ready data foundation. Read the full article here.

PODCAST: The Need for AI Ready Data in Healthcare
In our latest episode of Advancing Healthcare Through Data, Mark Coetzer, VP of Business Development at IMAT Solutions, discusses one of the most critical issues shaping the future of AI in healthcare, which is the urgent need for AI ready data. Listen to the episode here.

What’s Ahead for Prior Authorizations as New Requirements Loom
CMS will require faster decisions and electronic data exchange for prior authorizations; however, providers question whether the requirements will relieve their heavy burden, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

FHIR Burns Bright as a Key Component of Fed’s Interoperability Initiative
It looks like prime time has finally arrived for the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources standard, and the information exchange standard will play a big role in enabling seamless data sharing across the industry, according to Health Data Management.

NCQA: 5-Star Health Plan Performance Nearly Doubles for 2025
Health plans are performing slightly better this year than they have in the past, with the 2025 Health Plan Ratings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance showing more 5- and 4.5-rated plans, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

The Best-Rated Medicare Advantage Plans in Each State: NCQA
The National Committee for Quality Assurance identified the standout MA plans for each state, evaluating based on nearly 50 factors that include patient experience and clinical performance, according to Becker’s Payer Issues.

Gartner® Report: AI in Value-Based Care — Part 2, Implementation Success for Healthcare CIOs
AI is rapidly advancing value-based care by improving contract reimbursement, risk stratification, care coordination, and predictive analytics, according to Gartner’s new report AI in Value-Based Care — Part 2, Implementation Success for Healthcare CIOs. Click here for exclusive access to this report.