Is AI Healthcare's Newest Bureaucrat?
— Careful regulation can help prevent these tools from acting as gatekeepers to care
In his MedPage Today opinion column, ABIG Health Founder Dr. Adam Brown examines the growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly in insurance coverage and prior authorization decisions. He explores the risks of allowing AI to replace clinical judgment, emphasizing the need for stronger regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability to ensure these technologies support patient care rather than create new barriers to access.