Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Role of AI in Health Care Fraud

Summary
On November 16, 2023, the Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to discuss the role of AI in fraud and scams. Chair Bob Casey (D-PA) voiced concern about the proliferation of deepfakes and their ability to easily dupe consumers and businesses into giving away personal information or money. Ranking Member Mike Braun (R-IN) highlighted his plans to soon introduce the Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act to notify beneficiaries in real time with suspicious purchase alerts. The Ranking Member also outlined the need to avoid “heavy-handed” federal regulations on AI.