When Algorithms Decide Who Recovers: The UnitedHealth nH Predict Case
In 2023, a lawsuit revealed how UnitedHealth used an AI system to determine when elderly patients should stop receiving care. The nH Predict case highlights how cost-driven algorithms can override clinical judgment and introduce systemic bias in healthcare decisions. This case raises critical questions for policymakers especially in the Global South about the risks of scaling AI without adequate oversight.
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