Trump admin uses AI to deny Medicare claims, sparks outrage
the trump administration's ai-powered prior authorization program for medicare, called wiser, has led to technical difficulties, delays, and puzzling denials, affecting seniors' access to care.
the trump administration rolled out a pilot program called wiser in january, using artificial intelligence to authorize or deny certain types of care for medicare patients. the program has faced criticism for technical difficulties, long delays in decisions and care, puzzling denials, frustrated doctors, and patients suffering in pain. lawmakers have tried to get answers and shut the program down, but it appears to be moving ahead with plans to expand. the government accountability office has questioned the program's legality, and lawmakers have accused the administration of trying to privatize medicare.