Medicare's AI prior authorization pilot faced backlash in records released Tuesday. The documents describe a rushed rollout. They also show strikingly high rejection levels. News reports highlight extended waits for care from the pilot effort. MarketWatch reported that Medicare is using artificial intelligence for claim approvals, and that the result has been alarmingly high denial rates. Newsweek also reported the treatment delays. STAT also reported on the documents.
Separately, Medicare is set to scale up a pilot that funds technology for chronic disease care. STAT reported that expansion.