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STAT+: Medicare’s AI prior authorization pilot was rushed and full of problems, new documents reveal

The rushed launch of a Medicare pilot to use AI for prior authorization led to delayed care in some instances, new documents reveal.

15 Sep 2026Tier 1 UsefulMethodology 0.2

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The rushed launch of a Medicare pilot to use AI for prior authorization led to delayed care in some instances, new documents reveal.

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STAT+: Medicare’s AI prior authorization pilot was rushed and full of problems, new documents reveal
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