30 Jun Health Data News Roundup: Healthcare AI Still a Work in Progress; Simplifying Prior Authorizations; and Medicare Out by 2033

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.

If We Repeat History, Healthcare A.I. Will Fail to Deliver
Artificial intelligence promises to transform healthcare, but unless it’s seamless, interoperable and clinician-first, it risks repeating the failures of the electronic health record rollout, according to this Observer Op-Ed.

Trust is Key to Successfully Implementing AI in Healthcare
Countries wishing to adopt AI tools must prioritize security, transparency and stakeholder cooperation to encourage patients to accept these new technologies, according to this recent Healthcare IT News video interview.

CIO Survey: AI Strategies Still a Work in Progress
In a recent survey of CIOs and other health IT leaders, two-thirds of respondents said they are still developing their AI strategy, while 20 percent conceded it is “limited or fragmented, and only 2 percent deemed their electronic health record’s AI offerings as “mature,” according to Healthcare Innovation.

Major Health Plans Pledge to Simplify Prior Authorizations
U.S. health plans have voluntarily committed to improving the prior authorization process across the industry, AHIP announced. UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna and CVS Health were among the dozens of major insurers to sign the agreement, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

Medicare Out By 2033, Other Takeaways from the Trustees Report
The 2025 Medicare Trustees Report shows Medicare running dry sooner than previously projected as the program faces increased challenges with physician payment rates., according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

Industry Leaders Speak Out on Health Tech Policies, CMS’ Digital Health Priorities
Healthcare industry stakeholders recently made their case to leaders in President Donald Trump’s health department last week about the need to improve the nation’s health information technology infrastructure, according to Fierce Healthcare.