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Industry·September 17, 2026

HCA CFO Says Hospitals Lag Payers on AI-Driven Claims Processing

HCA Healthcare CFO Mike Marks stated September 15 that health insurers have outpaced hospitals in deploying artificial intelligence for claims processing, exacerbating existing friction over denials, underpayments, and prior authorization. Marks' comments highlight a technology gap that puts hospitals at a disadvantage in revenue cycle management as payers increasingly automate claims review and adjudication. The remarks suggest growing competitive pressure on hospital systems to accelerate AI adoption to match payer capabilities in claims operations.

Why it matters

The technology gap between payers and providers on AI-driven claims processing may increase Medicaid managed care plan leverage in claims adjudication and prior authorization disputes with hospital networks.

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Read the full article at beckershospitalreview.com

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