Health technology: Utah Suspends AI Prescribing Pilot as States Rush to Regulate Clinical AI

Utah Suspends AI Prescribing Pilot as States Rush to Regulate Clinical AI

247 Health News Editorial

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12 May 2026

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Utah suspended its Doctronic pilot allowing AI chatbots to recommend prescription renewals as 47 states consider AI regulation bills. Researchers propose federal licensing frameworks for autonomous clinical AI systems.

Originally reported by STAT News

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