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H.R. 238

Healthy Technology Act of 2025

Introduced Jan 7, 2025Latest action Jan 7, 2025Health

Plain-English summary

Healthy Technology Act of 2025 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.

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HealthAdvanced technology and technological innovationsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugs

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