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Healthy Technology Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5467| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2021
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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

Healthy Technology Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5467| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2021
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.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugs