REP LIEU INTRODUCES BILL TO STUDY AI APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the Healthcare Enhancement and Learning Through Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (HEALTH AI) Act, which would award grants to explore how generative AI can improve patient care. The HEALTH AI Act would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to award grants to universities, nonprofits, and government agencies to better understand how generative AI can be used to improve outcomes in the health care sector. The NIH would be required to prioritize projects that encourage the adoption of generative AI, invest in the health care workforce, or reduce disparities in health care outcomes.
“Using artificial intelligence in healthcare settings has the potential to improve patient care and reduce healthcare administration burdens. AI models can do things like help a doctor record thorough notes more efficiently or suggest medically relevant questions to ask a patient during an appointment. Other models could expedite the health insurance claims process, reduce paperwork, or improve customer service. There are many possibilities when it comes to AI and how it can be used for good. I am pleased to introduce this bill to encourage the NIH to prioritize integrating AI into our healthcare system.”