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Medicare AI Prior Authorization Issues

Updated 2026-09-15 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

New documents reveal problems with the rushed launch of Medicare’s AI prior authorization pilot, leading to delayed care in some instances.

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STAT News
The rushed launch of a Medicare pilot to use AI for prior authorization led to delayed care in some instances, new documents reveal.
2026-09-15 08:30 UTC
STAT News
“Whether it’s nicotine or algorithms, the result is the same: reinforcing a behavior that is harmful to users,” writes Susan Morrisey.
2026-09-15 08:30 UTC
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