Denied Health Insurance Claims Meet AI: The Startup Fighting Back — and Winning

# Denied Health Insurance Claims Meet AI: The Startup Fighting Back — and Winning

> **Quick answer:** Claimable, a Mark Cuban-backed AI startup founded by physician Warris Bokhari, launched its enterprise platform on April 23, 2026 and is reversing denied health insurance claims at an 85% success rate. The tool — which costs $50 per case for individuals — uses AI trained on insurance law, medical literature, and legal precedents to generate personalized appeal letters. Most people never fight a denial. This startup wants to change that, and your conflict style may determine whether you ever use it.

*This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical or legal advice. Consult a licensed healthcare attorney or patient advocate for guidance on complex denial situations.*

Denied health insurance claims have become a defining financial anxiety of American life — and the system seems designed to outlast you. A new AI startup backed by Mark Cuban is now turning that equation upside down, reversing 85% of the claims it fights. The only question is whether you have the personality to fight at all.

## The Denial Machine: How Bad Is It?

The numbers are striking. In 2024, approximately 8.8 million in-network claims were denied across HealthCare.gov marketplace states — nearly 1 in 5 ACA claims, according to KFF analysis. Prior authorization denial rates for certain drug categories have fallen below 60% approval in states like Illinois.