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Policy·Jul 18·all news from July 18, 2026

Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?

The U.S. government has launched a pilot program to test using artificial intelligence for processing insurance coverage decisions. This initiative aims to determine if automation can streamline the prior authorization process or if it will introduce new complications for patient care.

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