26 May Health Data News Roundup: Healthcare AI Needs Quality Data; MA Transparency Overhaul; and C3HIE Live on TEFCA

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.

Why Quality Data is Key to Healthcare AI Fulfilling Its Promise
As healthcare organizations accelerate AI adoption, many are discovering that fragmented systems, disconnected records, and inconsistent data quality continue to limit AI’s ability to deliver meaningful clinical and operational value at scale, according to the World Economic Forum.

ACP Calls for Medicare Advantage Transparency Overhaul
The American College of Physicians is calling on the CMS to reform Medicare Advantage to restore program integrity, promote more transparency and protect patients against high healthcare costs and limited healthcare access, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

CMS Announces Key 2026 MIPS and QPP Deadlines for Physicians
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened several important Quality Payment Program (QPP) deadlines and exception application opportunities that physicians and group practices should review closely this year, according to the Michigan State Medical Society.

Medicare Advantage Compliance Is Entering a New Phase. Health Plans Need Better Data Foundations.
Healthcare organizations are facing growing pressure to strengthen Medicare Advantage compliance, risk adjustment validation, and audit readiness as CMS oversight intensifies, reinforcing why trusted healthcare data infrastructure is essential, according to this IMAT blog post.

C3HIE Goes Live with TEFCA Through eHealth Exchange QHIN Connectivity
C3HIE has officially gone live with the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™) through connectivity with the eHealth Exchange Qualified Health Information Network® (QHIN™), according to this press release.

Sound Long-Term Care Management Accepting New Providers in Top-Ranked MSSP Accountable Care Organization
Sound Long-Term Care Management (SLTCM), an accountable care organization (ACO) within Sound Physicians, is inviting clinical groups to apply to join its top-ranked Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) ACOs focused on long-term care and facility-based beneficiaries, according to this press release.