AI vs. Red Tape: How Automation Is Saving Medicaid Margins
As Medicaid cuts loom and administrative costs soar, CFOs are turning to AI to protect margins, streamline operations, and expand access for vulnerable populations.
Uncertainty is an understatement for healthcare right now. From general economic instability to looming Medicaid cuts, CFOs are looking for stabilizing financial strategies.
A partnership at Saint Peter's University Hospital increased Medicaid enrollment by 162% and improved the health system's revenue by $13.4 million using Escher Health's AI platform.
- Three- to four-times more self-service by patients
- 40% greater staff efficiency
- Shorter follow-up time
Medicaid's increased administrative burden, such as work requirements and biannual eligibility checks, hinders many new eligible members.
Analysis by Marie DeFreitas, October 13, 2025
Author's summary: AI helps Medicaid with automation.