A clash between artificial intelligence systems used by hospitals and insurers is escalating medical costs as competing algorithms drive up prices for services and treatments. Hospitals deploy AI to justify higher charges by identifying billing codes that maximize reimbursement, while insurers use their own AI to detect and challenge those claims. The result is a high-stakes technological arms race that leaves patients and providers caught in the middle, facing prolonged disputes over payments. Experts warn this cycle could worsen financial strain on healthcare systems already under pressure.
Battle of Hospital A.I. vs. Insurer A.I. Is Pushing Medical Costs Higher The New York Times
