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BGOV Bill Analysis: S. J. Res. 198, End Medicare AI Initiative
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16 July 2026
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Fusion42 · 16 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
S. J. Res. 198 seeks to repeal CMS's WISeR model, which uses AI to deny prior authorisation for medical services across six states affecting 6.4 million Medicare beneficiaries. The Congressional Review Act measure targets an initiative launched in January 2025 scheduled to run through 2031.
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◆ The Wire takeaway
If you're selling AI for prior authorisation denial to healthcare systems, Congress just declared your entire model illegal in the largest market. You have weeks to pivot before this resolution passes.
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◆ Topics
Digital Health · medicare-ai · prior-auth · congressional-review-act · healthcare-regulation · cms-wiser