A class-action lawsuit filed against Humana alleges the use of an AI algorithm to deny rehabilitation care to Medicare Advantage patients. The lawsuit claims that the algorithm has a 90% error rate and is part of a fraudulent scheme to deny care. The lawsuit also accuses Humana of exploiting patients' impaired conditions, lack of knowledge, and lack of resources. The lawsuit raises concerns about the ethical use of AI in healthcare and the absence of a universal fairness standard.
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Dr. @judywawira et al. uncover complexities in achieving fairness in healthcare AI - a complex and context-dependent issue. The paper highlights the absence of a universal fairness standard and the need for collaborative efforts to ensure ethical AI.
A new lawsuit alleges Humana used an algorithm in ‘fraudulent scheme’ to deny care to Medicare Advantage patients. https://t.co/WrIKYQrnjf
Health insurer Humana has been using an AI algorithm that systematically denies seniors rehabilitation care recommended by their doctors, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday evening. https://t.co/E0XQheFQVU