Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should halt the pilot program and should not jeopardize seniors’ access to critical health care by utilizing artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pilot program. The resolution urges CMS to halt the program, which utilizes artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage for certain services. The concern is that this program could jeopardize seniors' access to critical healthcare.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would signal strong disapproval from the House of Representatives regarding the CMS pilot program. While the resolution itself is non-binding, it could influence CMS to reconsider or modify the program. It may also lead to further legislative action to restrict the use of AI in Medicare coverage decisions.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially protects seniors from AI-driven healthcare coverage denials.
- Maintains human oversight in medical decision-making.
- Could prevent unintended biases in AI algorithms from affecting coverage.
- May preserve the doctor-patient relationship in coverage determinations.
- Could lead to a more transparent and understandable coverage process for beneficiaries.
Potential Disadvantages
- May slow down the process of Medicare coverage determination.
- Could prevent the adoption of potentially efficient AI technologies in healthcare.
- Might limit innovation in healthcare administration.
- Could result in higher administrative costs if AI is not utilized.
- May not address underlying issues in Medicare coverage determination processes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to ensure seniors' access to healthcare. However, the Constitution does not explicitly address the use of AI in healthcare, leaving room for interpretation. The resolution also implicates the legislative power vested in Congress by Article I, Section 1, as it seeks to influence the executive branch's implementation of healthcare programs.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).