Healthy Technology Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This bill, the Healthy Technology Act of 2021, would allow artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to be recognized as practitioners eligible to prescribe drugs. Currently, certain medications can only be dispensed with a prescription from a licensed medical professional. Under this proposal, AI or machine learning could qualify if it receives authorization from the state where it operates and is approved, cleared, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its intended use.
The bill affects how certain drugs can be prescribed and could potentially impact patients and healthcare providers by introducing new pathways for prescription. The technology itself would be subject to state law and FDA oversight.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2021 by Representative David Schweikert. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings or amendments, before it could be voted on by the full House.
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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.
Timeline
1 Oct 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5467 do?
- This bill, the Healthy Technology Act of 2021, would allow artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to be recognized as practitioners eligible to prescribe drugs. Currently, certain medications can only be dispensed with a prescription from a licensed medical professional. Under this proposal, AI or machine learning could qualify if it receives authorization from the state where it operates and is approved, cleared, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its intended use. The bill affects how certain drugs can be prescribed and could potentially impact patients and healthcare providers by introducing new pathways for prescription. The technology itself would be subject to state law and FDA oversight. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2021 by Representative David Schweikert. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings or amendments, before it could be voted on by the full House.
- Has H.R. 5467 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5467. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5467?
- H.R. 5467 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5467?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (1 Oct 2021).
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