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AI Is Now Deciding Your Insurance Claims — The US Government Is Running a Pilot Program
Ars Technica·Monday, 20 July 2026
The US government is piloting a program that uses AI to make insurance coverage decisions, a process known as 'prior authorization' where insurers approve or deny medical treatments. Doctors and patient advocates are worried AI could make denials faster and harder to fight. Supporters say it could cut delays and reduce paperwork.
Why It Matters
India's health insurance sector is expanding rapidly, and automated claim decisions are already being discussed by Indian insurers — this US experiment could shape that conversation here.
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