WISeR

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A pilot program using AI to make prior-authorization decisions for certain Medicare care.

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Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

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9Ars Technica AI·9/25/2026regulation
Trump Admin Tests AI Prior Authorization for Medicare Care
The Trump administration launched a pilot program called WISeR that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny certain Medicare services for seniors. The rollout has been criticized for technical problems, delayed decisions, puzzling denials, and reports of patients waiting in pain, while federal documents and oversight findings raised questions about the program's legality and process.