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AI executives influencing healthcare policy via private Slack channel, citizen urges halt

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A concerned citizen is urging their elected officials to investigate and halt a process where AI executives are allegedly influencing healthcare policy and reimbursement decisions through a government-organized Slack channel. The citizen expresses alarm that this private channel, which did not appear on public calendars or invite public participation, is being used by CMS officials to promote AI health apps, potentially leading to taxpayer money being used for services not in the public interest. The core concern is that industry leaders are making decisions about healthcare and public funds, rather than doctors and open public meetings. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the influence of AI in healthcare policy and the transparency of decision-making processes.

RANK_REASON The item is a citizen's letter to elected officials expressing concern about a process, not a direct announcement or report of an event.

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AI executives influencing healthcare policy via private Slack channel, citizen urges halt

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Please copy and paste into the form on the website of your Senators and Representative and share with friends. https://www. congress.gov/contact-us Dear Sen/Rep

    Please copy and paste into the form on the website of your Senators and Representative and share with friends. https://www. congress.gov/contact-us Dear Sen/Rep, I am appalled that this Republican Administration is using a government organized Slack channel to let AI executives s…

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