13 Jan Health Data News Roundup: The Health Data Dilemma; Medicare Advantage Problems Mounting; and 2025 AI Predictions for Health Payers

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.

The Data Dilemma: How It’s Costing Health Systems Millions
Health systems face significant financial losses when data is fragmented or outdated, and CFOs must prioritize data accuracy to prevent costly financial missteps and improve reimbursement rates, according to this recent Health Leaders analysis.

Problems with Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting
While most enrollees are satisfied with their plans, MA faces mounting criticism for denying and delaying some needed care while costing taxpayers billions more than government-run, so-called fee-for-service, traditional Medicare, according to this Kiplinger article.

Healthcare Consumers Trust Insurer AI Tools, Want More Support: Survey
Two-thirds of insured Americans say they would trust a health insurer’s artificial intelligence copilot to accurately inform them about a health plan’s benefits, according to a survey from market research firm The Harris Poll.

2025 AI + Data Predictions for Healthcare Payers
As healthcare payers look to innovate, 2025 promises a leap in AI-driven advancements that will shape the future of member interactions, data-driven decisions and value-based care, as will be highlighted in an upcoming Fierce Healthcare webinar.

HHS Proposes Mandating MFA, Data Encryption in HIPAA
The federal government wants healthcare organizations to better protect the massive amounts of sensitive health information they hold as the industry continues to come under attack by cyberthreat groups, according to MSSP Alert.

CMS Selects States for Medicaid Maternal Health Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has named 14 states plus the District of Columbia to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health Model, according to Fierce Healthcare.