An analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association released on September 24, 2026, found that healthcare providers' use of artificial intelligence billing tools added $942 million in healthcare costs over a two-year period.

From the articleBattle of Hospital A.I. vs. Insurer A.I. Is Pushing Medical Costs HigherAlso in AI tools generated nearly $1 billion in extra costs, Blue Cross insurers say | Reuters, Insurers say AI could add billions in health costs. Billing companies disagree, Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs