07 Jul Health Data News Roundup: Healthcare AI and More Time with Doctors; National Health Expenditures; and Humana Launches Medicaid Plan

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.

Most Patients Support AI In Health Care If It Means More Time with Doctors
A new survey showed that patients still feel uneasy about AI use in diagnosis or creating a treatment plan, but over half of patients support AI in the exam room for documentation if it means more face time with the doctor, according to this Ophthalmology Times article.

Why Hospitals Must Rethink Operations Before Banking on AI
Some hospitals are turning to AI to help manage declining revenue and financial pressure, but one expert says success depends on more than just buying new tech in this recent MedCity News article.

Medical AI: Benefits of New Technology and Use Case Examples of AI in Healthcare
In its latest AMA Update, the American Medical Association features insights from Jason Wiesner, MD, chair of the imaging service line at Sutter Health, about the benefits and top use cases of AI in healthcare. Check out the full episode here.

National Health Expenditures to Teach $8.6T by 2033: CMS
Actuaries from CMS have updated their projections for national health expenditures from 2024 to 2033, estimating healthcare spending in the U.S. to reach nearly $8.6 trillion in less than a decade, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

How This Payer Achieved Mental Health Parity Accreditation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota says it achieved URAC’s mental health parity accreditation because it employs a dedicated team focused on mental health access in this recent xtelligent Healthcare Payers article.

Humana Launches Virginia Medicaid Plan
Humana has launched its Medicaid business in Virginia with Virginia Cardinal Care beneficiaries being able to select Humana as a Medicaid managed care plan, according to Becker’s Payer Issues.