Episode 181: AI and Health Equity

Over the past few years, no technological development has been more discussed than the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning. AI is changing how we work, how we make art, and even how we access healthcare. Jennifer Oliva joins Taonga Leslie to explore the ways AI and algorithms are being used to restrict access to healthcare nationwide and how lawyers and patients can advocate for greater fairness and transparency.

 

Host: Taonga Leslie, Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice

Guest: Jennifer D. Oliva, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow, Maurer School of Law

Link: https://theconversation.com/how-artificial-intelligence-controls-your-health-insurance-coverage-253602

Link: https://www.propublica.org/article/evicore-health-insurance-denials-cigna-unitedhealthcare-aetna-prior-authorizations

Link: https://www.btah.org/

Link: https://www.techtonicjustice.org/

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