The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to implement AI-driven prior authorization for claims, potentially incentivizing denial of care. This new model, WISeR, will initially affect six states and aims to reduce wasteful spending. Critics express concerns over bias and the reliability of AI in healthcare decisions, noting past issues with private insurers using similar algorithms. The final decision on claims will still involve human clinicians, but skepticism remains regarding the effectiveness and fairness of AI in determining patient care.