Lexology April 25, 2024
On February 6, 2024, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter to all Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and Medicare-Medicaid plans. The letter covered frequently asked questions and answers related to the coverage criteria and utilization management requirements in the CMS Final Rule issued on April 5, 2023.
Among the FAQs was guidance related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to assess coverage decisions. CMS wrote, “An algorithm or software tool can be used to assist MA plans in making coverage determinations, but it is the responsibility...