Algorithmic Allocation of Resources in Healthcare for Disabled and Elderly Care Services Allegedly Harmed Patients

Summary

A healthcare algorithm designed to equitably distribute caregiving resources is alleged to have drastically cut care hours for the disabled and elderly, purportedly leading to significant hardships and harm. Initially developed for fair resource allocation, the system reportedly faced legal challenges for its inability to accurately assess individual needs, resulting in allegedly reduced essential care.

Developers

• State governments
• Brant Fries

Deployers

• Washington DC government
• State governments
• Pennsylvania state government
• Missouri state government
• Iowa state government
• Idaho state government
• Arkansas state government

Harmed parties

• Tammy Dobbs
• Larkin Seiler
• Economically vulnerable people
• Economically vulnerable patients
• Elderly individuals
• People with disabilities