January 7, 2026
Clean Before You Compute: The Data Foundation Payers Can’t Afford To Ignore
by 20 minutes
AI’s potential to transform healthcare is undeniable, but its success hinges on one critical factor: the quality of your data. This article explores why “dirty data” leads to dangerous clinical errors and administrative friction, and why “data hygiene” is now a strategic prerequisite for any AI rollout. In this article emtelligent’s Chief Growth Officer, Kim Perry, discusses the essential steps for building an AI-ready data foundation that ensures both patient safety and operational ROI.