Healthy Technology Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 30, 2021)
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.
What just happenedOct 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2021
- Oct 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House