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Australia's Aged Care Funding Algorithm Needs Human Override

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The Australian government's automated aged care funding algorithm has been criticized for lacking a human override, according to the Aged Care Royal Commission's interim report. The commission's interim report, released on Monday, found that the algorithm, which determines the level of care and funding for aged care recipients, does not have a mechanism for human intervention or review. This lack of oversight could lead to incorrect assessments and unfair funding decisions, the report warned.

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