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MedCity News · November 3, 2026 · On the brief until November 17, 2026

7 Potential Problems with Medicare’s AI Prior Authorization Experiment

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Screening Medicare prior authorization requests for unnecessary care

Documents released from a lawsuit revealed early problems in Medicare's experiment using artificial intelligence vendors for prior authorization reviews. The initiative caused long approval delays, technical glitches, and high denial rates across six test states. Healthcare leaders and policymakers must address how these automated reviews disrupt patient access and clinical operations.

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Paying private vendors a share of savings from prevented medical services creates a conflict between financial incentives and accurate patient care.

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