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As AI becomes part of traditional Medicare reviews, some Oklahomans worry they’ll lose out on care

As AI becomes part of traditional Medicare reviews, some Oklahomans worry they’ll lose out on care

The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR, is being tested in six states, including Oklahoma, starting this month.

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January 15, 2026

Mary Langley is among about 60% of Oklahoma Medicare beneficiaries covered by traditional Medicare. The retired 70-year-old from Stillwater is relatively healthy, enjoying pickleball and agility training with her dogs. But she chose to pay more for her coverage instead of opting for a federally financed, private Medicare Advantage plan.

“I just felt like I didn't want to be at the mercy of private insurance companies as far as asking for referrals or denying claims,” Langley said.

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