Emerging technologies can improve people's health if we fundamentally change the way the system pays for care.
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Medicare is launching a pilot program that tests whether health tech companies — including those that heavily rely on AI — can lower medical costs while improving care.
Why it matters: We've discussed why many experts think AI will actually increase health care costs in the near term in part by generating more health care and making spending levels even more unsustainable.
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Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Experts warn glitches could cost people food aid or health care.
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