NYC Hospitals Paying Palantir Millions: From Medicaid Billing to Deportation Software
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation paid Palantir nearly $4 million since 2023 for data analysis services to automate scanning of patient health notes for Medicaid and public benefit billing.
Users accuse Palantir of using the software to artificially inflate charges from
Key Points
#1Palantir's involvement in local healthcare billing.
AcidiclyBasicGlitch claims the software is used to 'Increase charges captured from missed opportunities'.
#2Criticism of Palantir's unrelated contracts.
AcidiclyBasicGlitch repeatedly questions the company's role given its history with the Pentagon, U.S. intelligence, and the Israeli military.
#3Link to immigration enforcement.
AcidiclyBasicGlitch noted the firm has been scrutinized for work with ICE to assist in finding and deporting immigrants.
#4Accusation of conflicting corporate ethics.
Kenny Morris stated the situation is 'unacceptable' because the company provides tools for deportation and the Israeli military while serving local hospitals.
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