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AI-Powered Medicare Trials Face Criticism
Medicare is testing AI to preapprove healthcare services, but doctors and patients report significant errors and delays. Federal officials say the system aims to reduce fraud and costs.
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Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services. Federal health officials say prior authorization can help reduce fraud and contain costs. But doctors and patients describe the trial as “horrendous” and full of red tape so far.
2026-06-23 09:00 UTC