The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits of federal health program funding. This initiative aims to reduce healthcare fraud and improve oversight of state and local government spending. Critics have raised concerns about potential biases and mistakes in AI applications, questioning the administration's motives behind the crackdown on fraud.
- ▪The Department of Health and Human Services is enhancing its use of AI to analyze audit reports from all 50 states.
- ▪The initiative aims to reduce fraud risks and save government funds by monitoring compliance with federal health program audits.
- ▪Critics argue that the administration's anti-fraud efforts disproportionately target Democratic states and may lack fairness.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThe Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraudThe Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipientsByALI SWENSON Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:43 PM0:56FILE - The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)The Associated PressNEW YORK -- The U.S.
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