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Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays

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.

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KFF Health NewsNews report · Jun 23, 9:00 AM

Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays

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. B...

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CBS NewsNews report · Jun 23, 9:00 AM

Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays

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Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.

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