11 May Health Data News Roundup: AI Infrastructure Problems; AI and HIEs; and NAACOS Focus on AI for ACOs

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.

AI Won’t Fix Healthcare Until We Fix the Infrastructure
Most health systems still lack the necessary IT imperatives – reliable data architecture, governance, monitoring, workflow integration – required for artificial intelligence to operate safely and effectively at scale, according to Healthcare IT News.

AI’s Potential for HIEs Relies on Clean, Standardized Data
Melissa Kotrys, Contexture CEO, talks about how health information exchanges must refine their data quality so AI algorithms can deliver meaningful insights to streamline Medicaid processes and workflows, according to MobiHealthNews.

United Promises Another 30% Cut to Prior Authorization in 2026
UnitedHealthcare is keeping the momentum rolling and will eliminate prior authorizations for more outpatient, chiropractic and diagnostic care this year as part of a pledge to streamline the process, according to xtelligent Healthcare Payers.

Accountable Care Leaders Spotlight Next Phase of AI at NAACOS 2026 Spring Meeting
Experts recently wrapped up the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) Spring 2026 Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, by highlighting the growing shift of artificial intelligence (AI) from experimental to operational across clinical workflows, according to the AJMC.

Black Book Releases 2026 State of Digital Healthcare Technology in Accountable Care Organizations eBook
New research finds ACO digital infrastructure is shifting from retrospective reporting to risk-bearing operating command centers as payer APIs, APP Plus, care orchestration, and vendor accountability reshape the market, according to a new Black Book eBook.

Hixny and New York State Office of Mental Health Expand Access to Behavioral Health Data Through PSYCKES Integration
Hixny, the Healthcare Information Xchange of New York, and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) recently announced the availability of PSYCKES (Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement System) data directly within Hixny’s snapshot application, according to this press release.