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HR 206 United States House · 118th Congress

Healthy Technology Act of 2023

Summary
Healthy Technology Act of 2023 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.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables AI to prescribe drugs, expanding access to prescriptions beyond traditional practitioners and aligning with 'improves patient access' healthcare indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables AI to prescribe drugs under state authorization, advancing AI's role in healthcare technology without restrictions.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Telehealth Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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David Schweikert
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AZ
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