Limit Use of AI Medicaid/Commercial Insurance
Plain English Summary
This bill prohibits the use of artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying insurance coverage decisions and claims in North Carolina's Medicaid and commercial insurance programs. It also bars healthcare providers and AI developers from using AI systems designed to promote 'upcoding' (billing for higher-level services than actually provided), and requires healthcare providers to annually attest their compliance with these restrictions.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects patients from AI systems making incorrect medical decisions without human review, which could result in denied necessary care. They also contend it prevents fraudulent billing practices where AI systems are deliberately programmed to inflate medical claims, protecting insurance programs and ultimately consumers from higher costs.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue the restrictions could slow down claims processing and increase administrative costs for insurers and healthcare providers by requiring manual review of AI-assisted decisions. They might also contend that well-designed AI systems can improve accuracy and efficiency in billing and coverage decisions, and that overly broad restrictions could limit beneficial uses of the technology without effectively preventing actual harms.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 67
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Representative · District 15
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Representative · District 81
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 9
Cosponsors (17)
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 93
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 23
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 79
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 83
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown