Insurers say AI does not deny care; senator criticises AI-based Medicare programme
Cigna and Aetna say AI is never used to deny care or claims, but TechTarget reports the reality is more complex (24 August). Senator Patty Murray sharply criticised an AI-based Medicare programme.
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- Physicians should expect AI-based prior authorisation and denial processes in practice, and document the reasoning behind decisions.
- health policy
- Transparency of insurers' AI use and oversight of AI-based Medicare programmes are political issues.
Sources
- Payers say AI doesn't deny care. The truth is more complex. | TechTargettechtarget.com · Aug 24, 2026
- 'Literally incentivized to rip health care away': Patty Murray slams AI-based Medicare program - McGill Mediagomcgill.com · Aug 24, 2026
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