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Medicare's New AI Program Causes Confusion and Delays for Patients

A new Medicare pilot program requiring preapproval for certain medical procedures is leading to confusion and delays for patients and doctors. The initiative, powered by AI, aims to reduce fraud but has resulted in increased travel and stress for patients like Bill Curry in Oklahoma.

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