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

Senate Republicans have thwarted a Democratic effort to end a Trump-era AI-driven pilot program in Medicare that evaluates physician-ordered care for approval or denial. The attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to stop the program failed, with the vote splitting along party lines at 46 to 50. This move highlights ongoing partisan disputes over healthcare policy and the role of AI in medical decision-making, raising questions about the future of technology in Medicare and its implications for patient care and administrative efficiency.