16 Feb Health Data News Roundup: AI Medical Device is Dangerous; CMS FHIR Roadmap; and 500M Records Exchanged Through TEFCA

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.

Using AI for Medical Advice ‘Dangerous,’ Study Finds
A new study found that using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to help seek medical advice can be “dangerous,” because they have a tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to the BBC.

McKinsey: AI & Data Are Redefining U.S. Healthcare Efficiency
Technology is not just supporting healthcare, it’s becoming its growth engine, and health services and technology (HST) is expected to continue as the fastest growing segment in healthcare, according to McKinsey.

CMS’ Roadmap for Switching to FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measures
CMS is moving from eCQMs to FHIR-based digital quality measures to improve interoperability and data sharing, and the transition aims to reduce reporting burden for providers and support automated, real-time quality insights, according to Healthcare Innovation.

500M Records Exchanged Through TEFCA, Federal Health IT Office Boasts
Nearly five hundred million records have been exchanged through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), as highlighted by HHS, according to Fierce Healthcare.

Aetna Launches Digital Onboarding to Boost Member Experience
Aetna is joining the long list of payers investing more in digital member engagement, announcing a new digital onboarding tool designed to make it easier for members to access the information and resources they need at the start of a new plan year, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

PODCAST: Welcoming Ifti Alli to IMAT and Preparing for HEDIS 2030
IMAT welcomes Ifti Alli, the company’s new Regional Vice President of Business Development, who discusses his background in healthcare data, why he joined IMAT, and how data quality, interoperability, and HEDIS 2030 are shaping the future of digital care, according to a new IMAT podcast episode.