New Medicare program using AI for prior authorizations hurts patients and delays care
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 12:24 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
A pilot program by CMS in six states is utilizing AI to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. However, MarketWatch reports that this program is causing issues with patient care, while Financial Times notes it may be reducing unnecessary tests.
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