Why it matters
The test could affect whether and how quickly Medicare beneficiaries receive services, as well as costs for patients, providers and the program. The available report does not identify which services or beneficiaries are involved.
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Medicare tests AI for prior authorizations
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Medicare is testing AI to review requests for care before it is approved, aiming to reduce wasteful spending. MarketWatch reports the test immediately led to a large drop in medical services, but the supplied report does not specify the size or cause of that decline.
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