STAT+: Who will pay for AI in health care? 3 trends to watch in 2026
2 January 2026 at 17:30
The health care industry is gearing up for a battle over whether and how clinical artificial intelligence should get paid for.Β
As of the end of September, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized 1,357 AI-enabled medical devices. But very few of those tools are actively paid for by insurers.Β
Some health policy experts and clinicians donβt see that as a problem.
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Β© Christine Kao/STAT
