04 Aug Health Data News Roundup: Healthcare and Trump’s AI Action Plan; Medicare Advantage Enrollment; and Data Takeaways from AHIP 2025

Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Round Up 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.

Trump AI Action Plan Addresses Slow-To-Adopt Sectors Like Healthcare
President Trump’s new AI Action Plan directs the U.S. Department of Commerce to revise artificial intelligence risk management frameworks, and hopes to address slow-to-adopt AI sections such as healthcare, according to Healthcare IT News.

Is Healthcare Ready for AI Ambition to Be Reality?
A recent study pointed to how, despite 80 percent of healthcare leaders having Gen AI strategies, less than 50 percent say their plans align with business goals, laying out potential future challenges, according to Healthcare Digital.

Top Stats on Medicare Advantage Enrollment, Costs in 2025
KFF recently released two analyses on Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2025, as well as this year’s premiums, out-of-pocket limits, supplemental benefits and prior authorization requirements, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

Tech Giants, Providers Back CMS Health Tech Ecosystem Initiative
Major tech companies, health systems and payers pledged to meet CMS-led interoperability framework criteria and promote improved health outcomes through personalized health tech, according to xtelligent Health IT and EHR.

High Part D Premium Hikes in CMS’ Crosshairs for 2026 Bids
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has published its preliminary technical Medicare Part D bid information for the 2026 contract year, with updates intended to limit significant increases in cost-sharing and premium hikes, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

Medicare Part D Premiums to Increase in 2026
CMS will increase Medicare Part D premiums in 2026 while continuing a scaled-back version of its premium stabilization program launched last year, according to Becker’s Payer Issues.

Payer Data Trends: Top 4 Takeaways from AHIP 2025
Health plans are looking ahead with purpose, implementing data on their terms and seeking the best solutions to help them drive personalization and mitigate risk, according to Wolters Kluwer recent summary of AHIP 2025.