Insurers claim hospitals' AI use added about $1 billion in expenses in 2024‑25
Insurers are saying that hospitals’ deployment of artificial‑intelligence tools led to roughly $1 billion in extra costs during the 2024‑25 period. The claim, reported by the New York Times, links the rise in expenses to hospitals collecting more patient data and submitting larger insurance claims.
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- Insurers say AI use by hospitals caused roughly $1 billion in additional costs in 2024‑25
- Extra costs stem from hospitals gathering more patient data and filing larger insurance claims
- The claim highlights a growing financial tension between health insurers and hospitals over AI‑driven processes
If the insurers’ assessment is accurate, the financial strain could deepen the long‑standing dispute between health insurers and providers over who should bear the cost of AI‑driven processes. The allegation also raises questions about how AI adoption might reshape billing practices and whether regulators will step in to address the emerging gap.
The report does not name specific hospitals, insurers, or AI systems, and the figures remain unverified beyond the insurers’ statements.
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
TechCrunch AI · 26 September 2026
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