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Story summary
- Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program, the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, for traditional Medicare beneficiaries in six states.
- The program requires prior authorization for 14 procedures and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify unnecessary treatments.
- Its aim is to reduce wasteful spending, though providers may face higher denial rates and more paperwork.
- The pilot will be evaluated for effectiveness before any expansion.
