Good morning and happy Monday! Yesterday, Washington’s cherry blossoms reached their second-earliest peak bloom in over a century of records. We hope you had the chance to see them before the crowds. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up here. Today’s news features President Biden signing an executive order to expand research on women’s Health, and the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on whether the White House exerted improper pressure on social media companies to remove covid misinformation. But first, Micky Tripathi discusses HHS’s upcoming strategic plan on AI.
The federal government is working to keep up with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence in healthcare. HHS has six months to develop a strategic plan on the responsible use of AI in medicine, as directed by President Biden. I spoke with Micky Tripathi, the national coordinator for health information Technology at HHS, about this important initiative. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
– AI is currently being widely used in imaging and user experience in healthcare.
– The task force is prioritizing developing a plan for AI use in public benefits, assessing the quality of AI tools, focusing on biosecurity, and advancing nondiscrimination compliance by the end of April.
– By October, an overarching AI strategic plan, a safety program, and a strategy for regulating AI in drug development will be implemented.
– Concerns about regulatory guidance lagging behind technological advancements are being addressed, with a focus on responsible use of AI.
Additionally, President Biden is set to sign an executive order today to enhance research on women’s health, while the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the administration’s actions to combat covid misinformation online. Stay tuned for more updates on these important topics.
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