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EFF uncovers problems with Medicare's AI prior authorization experiment

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has uncovered issues with Medicare's experimental AI program for prior authorization. The WISeR model, used by Medicare to assess prior authorization requests, has been found to have problems. The EFF filed a lawsuit in March to obtain information regarding this AI initiative. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential issues with AI in healthcare administration and the need for transparency in such systems.

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EFF uncovers problems with Medicare's AI prior authorization experiment

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