Senate Republicans Defend AI Driven Prior Authorization Test in Medicare

By John Wilkerson · STAT News · 2026-07-16

The Senate failed to advance a Democratic proposal aimed at dismantling a controversial Medicare pilot program that utilizes artificial intelligence for care approvals. According to reporting from STAT News, the 46-50 party-line vote ensures the Trump administration can continue

The Senate failed to advance a Democratic proposal aimed at dismantling a controversial Medicare pilot program that utilizes artificial intelligence for care approvals. According to reporting from STAT News, the 46-50 party-line vote ensures the Trump administration can continue