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STAT+: Who will pay for AI in health care? 3 trends to watch in 2026

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 don’t see that as a problem.

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Β© Christine Kao/STAT

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