Regulatory & CMS
States Continue Efforts to Regulate AI in Healthcare: A Review of Legislation Passed in 2026
A 2026 legislative review tracks state laws enacted this year regulating insurers' use of AI in prior authorization and claims decisions. States including Georgia, Maryland, Washington and Utah added disclosure, human-oversight and reporting requirements for AI-assisted adverse determinations.
Holland & KnightMay 26, 2026
Prior Authorization
Optum unveils two new AI tools for digital prior authorization
Optum is launching two AI tools — Digital Auth Complete and InterQual Auth Accelerator — to cut prior authorization delays. Digital Auth Complete integrates into the EHR and automates multiple parts of the process to return responses faster.
Fierce HealthcareJuly 19, 2026
Revenue Cycle Management
Athenahealth rolls out 80+ AI-native revenue cycle features
Athenahealth built more than 80 AI-native features into athenaOne, targeting high-friction tasks such as insurance verification, coding, prior authorization and denials. AI voice agents place over 23,000 prior authorization calls each month, some completed in under an hour.
Becker's Hospital ReviewJune 3, 2026
