Healthy Technology Act of 2021
Latest action (30 Sep 2021): Introduced
What this bill does
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Official summary
Healthy Technology Act of 2021
This bill establishes that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology may be eligible to prescribe drugs.
Currently, certain drugs may be dispensed only upon a prescription provided by a practitioner licensed by law to administer the drug. Under this bill, an AI or machine learning technology may qualify as such a prescribing practitioner if the technology is (1) authorized by state law to prescribe the drug involved; and (2) approved, cleared, or authorized under certain federal provisions pertaining to medical devices and products.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5467 do?
- Healthy Technology Act of 2021 This bill establishes that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology may be eligible to prescribe drugs. Currently, certain drugs may be dispensed only upon a prescription provided by a practitioner licensed by law to administer the drug. Under this bill, an AI or machine learning technology may qualify as such a prescribing practitioner if the technology is (1) authorized by state law to prescribe the drug involved; and (2) approved, cleared, or authorized under certain federal provisions pertaining to medical devices and products.
- Has H.R. 5467 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2021, H.R. 5467 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5467?
- H.R. 5467 was sponsored by Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ1] (Republican-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5467?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2021).
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