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

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

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

  2. STAT+: New documents reveal problems with Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot

  3. STAT+: Medicare to expand its pilot that pays for technology to manage chronic diseases

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