Medicare's AI-based prior approval program faced backlash in records released Tuesday. The documents portray an accelerated launch. They also flag unusually high denial numbers. News reports describe lengthy treatment delays from the initiative. MarketWatch reported that Medicare is using AI to approve claims, with resulting denial rates that are alarmingly high. Newsweek also reported delays in treatment. STAT also reported on the documents.
Separately, Medicare plans to broaden a pilot covering tech for managing chronic conditions. STAT reported that expansion.