Senate Republicans block Dem attempt to end AI prior authorization in Medicare

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to terminate a Trump administration pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to authorize or deny physician-ordered care in Medicare. The resolution to invoke the Congressional Review Act failed 46-50 along party lines.

Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats on Thursday to stop a Trump administration pilot program for Medicare that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny physician-ordered care. The vote on a resolution to invoke the Congressional Review Act CRA and end the program failed on party lines, 46 to 50. CRA votes need a…