Maybe It’s Time to Pump the Brakes on AI
Mark Spivey
April 26, 2023
The healthcare system might stand to undergo a few adjustments before we turn things over to the machines. There’s a moment early in the 1993
The healthcare system might stand to undergo a few adjustments before we turn things over to the machines. There’s a moment early in the 1993
Processes and regulations still need to play catch-up, however. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to greatly reduce the cost of healthcare. To explain, let’s go back
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The No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process – deemed clunky by some – appears to be swamping the HHS system. The No Surprises Act
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Lawsuits, congressional attention, and recent reports are all focused on the same unifying topic. This probably comes as no surprise to read, but during the
The program aims to lower drug costs and improve affordability for Americans with Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released initial
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