STAT+: In a financial pinch, major health insurers are turning to AI for help

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/17/health-insurers-expand-ai-use-undermining-pr...

Published: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Large health insurance companies face falling profits and higher costs. They are therefore accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in their large-scale operations. AI helps them solve financial distress. Insurers are implementing AI to optimize processes and reduce expenses. This trend is reflected in various areas of their activity. Using AI enables more efficient resource management. In this way, insurance companies gain a competitive advantage on the market.