Medicare Launches AI-Driven Pilot to Review Medical Procedure Approvals
A new Medicare pilot program will incorporate artificial intelligence to assist in the approval or denial of select medical procedures such as spine surgeries and steroid injections. This initiative represents a shift towards integrating AI-driven decision-making tools in Medicare's process for medical necessity determinations. The program aims to streamline approvals but raises concerns about increased administrative burdens and potential conflicts of interest when involving private AI companies in healthcare decisions.