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The EFF published approximately 1,000 pages of documents obtained through a lawsuit against the U.S. government, saying they reveal lengthy delays, denials of treatment requests, and technical problems in the WISeR prior authorization model within Medicare. The documents raise questions about contractors’ incentives and the transparency of artificial intelligence systems that affect patients’ access to care.
HubX, a developer of AI-powered web and mobile products, has secured an investment of up to $75 million from Point72 Private Investments at a pre-money valuation of $1.2 billion. The company will use the funding to expand its products and accelerate global acquisitions.