Trump’s new plan for Medicare: Let AI decide whether you should be covered or not -- “This is exactly the same tactic that private insurers like UnitedHealth use to delay and deny treatment” | AI News Digest
Donald Trump's administration is introducing a new pilot program for Medicare that will utilize artificial intelligence to determine the appropriateness of medical coverage. This initiative, named the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, aims to expedite prior authorization processes for Original Medicare. Critics argue that this approach mirrors tactics used by private insurers to deny necessary treatments, raising concerns about the potential for AI to act as 'death panels.' The program is set to begin next year in six states, prompting fears about the implications for patient care and access to services. The government frames this as a cost-saving measure, but skepticism remains high regarding its impact on beneficiaries.
