October 05, 2023
The future of health care may be supported by artificial intelligence (AI), and federal lawmakers are starting to debate how to regulate this emerging technology.
Last month, the ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee (HELP) published a report about artificial intelligence in health care. Before moving ahead, Congress will need “to leverage the benefits and mitigate the risks of how AI is applied,” the white paper notes.
“Health care is a prime example of a field where AI can do enormous good, with the potential to help create new cures, improve care, and reduce administrative burdens and overall health care spending,” wrote U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). “AI is also increasingly being adopted by businesses, consequently reshaping work, the workplace, and the labor market. But greater use of AI also carries significant risks.”
Here are a few things to know:
The full white paper is available online.
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