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Utah pilots AI-driven patient examination and prescription program

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Utah is piloting a program where an AI can examine patients and prescribe medication for mild to moderate acne without direct human oversight. The initiative, led by Nolla Health, involves a subscription-based app that analyzes facial scans and medical history to recommend treatments. While initially involving physician review, the program aims for full automation, marking a significant step in AI's role in healthcare, despite past concerns about AI-generated medical advice. AI

IMPACT This pilot program in Utah could set a precedent for AI-driven healthcare, potentially reducing the need for human doctors in certain diagnostic and prescribing roles.

RANK_REASON Significant pilot program testing AI for medical diagnosis and prescription without human oversight in a US state.

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    Utah to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without human oversight

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Utah has launched a pilot programme allowing AI to examine patients and issue prescriptions without any human doctor involvement. The initiative targets certain

    Utah has launched a pilot programme allowing AI to examine patients and issue prescriptions without any human doctor involvement. The initiative targets certain patient groups and is the first major test of AI-only medical diagnosis in the US. https:// gizmodo.com/utah-pilots-ai-…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/utah-pilots-ai-only-examinati…

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