The latest in a series of articles, STAT News recently issued a report titled “UnitedHealth pushed employees to follow an algorithm to cut off Medicare patients’ rehab care” by Casey Ross and Bob Herman (Nov. 14, 2023). The report found that ‘[t]he … [Read more...] about STAT News Report Further Exposes Medicare Advantage Misconduct Concerning Prior Authorization Using Restrictive Algorithmic Tools
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White House Releases Blueprint for Basic Protections Against Artificial Intelligence Threats
For over seventy years, mathematicians and scientists have been exploring and expanding the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Now, in an era of “big data,” AI has seeped into almost every sector of society, including healthcare.[1] The … [Read more...] about White House Releases Blueprint for Basic Protections Against Artificial Intelligence Threats
When Artificial Intelligence in Medicare Advantage Impedes Access to Care: A Case Study
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is capturing headlines as a potential tool to streamline operations and predict patient needs for favorable health outcomes, among other things.[1] The Center for Medicare Advocacy, however, has … [Read more...] about When Artificial Intelligence in Medicare Advantage Impedes Access to Care: A Case Study