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AI-Driven Medicare Claims Review Sparks Controversy: Delays, Denials, and Debate

A federal pilot program, WISeR, launched in January, uses AI from private companies to review Medicare claims, targeting traditional Medicare beneficiaries, mostly seniors, for low-value care treatments. However, providers report significant delays, with wait times for approvals jumping from about two weeks to four to eight weeks. In Washington and Arizona, claims are denied without clear reasons, forcing resubmits and prolonging patient pain. Senators from these states are expressing concern, arguing that AI firms are profiting from denials and that doctors and patients should have more control. CMS promises to address any barriers and penalize slow or incorrect denials, but critics question the setup that rewards companies for saving money through blocks. As pushback grows, expect more changes or even a halt to prevent seniors from being left in limbo.

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