The AI Advantage in Government: Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit 2026
See how AI can help government address healthcare fraud, improve access to health information, and support more efficient care and payment models. Hear Seema Verma and Dr. Mehmet Oz discuss responsible AI adoption, interoperability, prior authorization, and the role of technology in making healthcare more accessible and affordable at https://social.ora.cl/6000BGXVci In this keynote replay from Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit 2026, Seema Verma, EVP and GM of Oracle Health and Life Sciences at Oracle, speaks with Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, about how AI and technology can help address some of the most persistent challenges in government healthcare. The discussion explores how AI is being applied to identify potential fraud earlier, strengthen oversight, and help government agencies make better use of healthcare data. Dr. Oz also explains how CMS is working with technology companies and other organizations to encourage innovation, develop new approaches to payment, and create an ecosystem that can support outcomes-focused healthcare. Interoperability and patient access are another focus, including efforts to make health records more readily available to patients and reduce reliance on paper-based processes. Hear how technology can also support improvements to prior authorization by enabling more secure digital connections between providers and payers and helping reduce administrative friction. The conversation also examines the potential impact of AI on healthcare costs, clinical decision support, rural healthcare, and cancer research. As AI capabilities continue to advance, Seema and Dr. Oz discuss the importance of using technology responsibly while protecting patient data, maintaining privacy, and keeping people at the center of healthcare decisions. 00:00:07 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:31 Fighting Healthcare Fraud with AI 00:04:35 AI Fraud Detection and Oracle 00:07:12 Paying for AI in Healthcare 00:10:21 Outcomes, Data, and Patient Access 00:13:30 Government’s Power to Convene 00:15:20 Fixing Prior Authorization 00:18:44 AI’s Impact on Healthcare Costs 00:21:14 AI as Clinical Decision Support 00:23:00 Closing Remarks Oracle Health: Intelligent solutions powering healthcare. Oracle Health supports providers, payers, and public health organizations with a secure, comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions. Built on enterprise-grade infrastructure, our unified solutions help safeguard patient data, streamline operations, alleviate administrative burden, and deliver near real-time insights for connected, efficient care. AI is embedded into every layer of our technology—from our data platforms to our cloud applications—providing actionable insights that help you deliver efficient, enhanced care. And it all runs on our secure, scalable AI infrastructure built for the demands of healthcare. Like what you learned about Oracle Health Summit 2026? Subscribe now: https://social.ora.cl/60025k87j Join us at Oracle AI World Vegas: https://social.ora.cl/60035eVvJ Contact Oracle Health sales: https://social.ora.cl/6009CxxxD Learn more about Oracle Health: https://social.ora.cl/6001CxxxZ Follow us here: LinkedIn: https://social.ora.cl/6000B6oR6p X: https://social.ora.cl/6002B6oRDG Instagram: https://social.ora.cl/60095eXDN Facebook: https://social.ora.cl/60065enQp