The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) convened a session to discuss automation in the prior authorization (PA) process in Medicaid.  Staff presented context about the use of automation like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for PA, state and federal oversight, and the findings of a study about the role of automation in the PA process. Commissioners broadly are optimistic… (McClurg, January 30, 2026) #Health Equity, #Health Information Technology