This also shows just how concerning unregulated AI and predictive technology can be in health care. In this case, algorithms that use things like estimated lengths of stay to influence coverage decisions are inherently flawed and/or biased. www.statnews.com/2023/11/14/u...

UnitedHealth pushed employees to follow an algorithm to cut off Medicare patients' rehab care

UnitedHealth executives pressured clinical staff to follow an algorithm to cut off patients’ rehab care, leading to coverage decisions that may violate Medicare regulations.

Medicare’s open enrollment is going on *right now.* It ends Dec. 7. If you’re considering a Medicare Advantage plan, how would it handle skilled nursing care? Could an algorithm kick you out? Ask questions. People have a right to know what they are signing up for.