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The federal government plans to hire private companies to use artificial intelligence to determine whether patients would be covered for some procedures, like certain spine surgeries or steroid injections.
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Federal government plans to hire private companies to use AI to determine coverage for some procedures.
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{
    "date": "2025-08-28",
    "government": "Federal government",
    "procedures": "Spine surgeries, steroid injections",
    "technology": "Artificial intelligence"
}
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM (1 week ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/health/medicare-prior-approval-health-care.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250828&instance_id=161450&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204814&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Medicare will pilot a prior authorization program for specific procedures using AI, raising concerns about potential cost savings outweighing patient care. The program, starting in six states, faces opposition from lawmakers and experts.

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