Becker's Healthcare October 31, 2023
Naomi Diaz

On Oct. 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order requesting the federal government’s health agencies to devise a strategy for overseeing AI with provisions related to the healthcare sector.

Under the order, HHS will be tasked with developing a safety initiative dedicated to gathering information on AI-related practices that are unsafe and pose potential harm. These areas encompass AI applications that aid physicians in assessing patients and identifying illnesses.

They also encompass tools designed to enhance the advancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, assess the standard of healthcare, simplify the management of insurance benefits, enhance the patient’s overall experience and prioritize public health requirements, according to Politco.

The order aims to expedite artificial intelligence research, with a focus on...

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