Mickey Tripathi talks about HHS' future AI strategic plans
The federal government is working hard to keep pace with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
of Ministry of Health and Human Services There are approximately six months left to develop a strategic plan for the responsible use of rapidly advancing technologies in healthcare, as required by the government. president biden in presidential order last year.
I recently caught up mickey tripatiHHS National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and co-chair of the task force responsible for developing the plan, spoke about this comprehensive effort. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Health 202: What are the most common ways artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in healthcare today?
Tripati: There are two different locations where you can see a lot of activity. One of them is imaging. For example, if you look at around 700 AI-enabled devices; food and drug administration has been approved, mostly for use in radiology.
But I would argue that most of that right now is happening in the user experience, like helping doctors manage their inboxes and do administrative things.
Health 202: What are the top priorities when raising panels from the ground?
Tripati: There are four things we are working on for the executive order. [interim] Deadline is the end of April. One is a plan to explore the use of AI in the activities of utilities and health services. The second is a comprehensive strategy to be able to assess the quality of AI tools. The third is National Institutes of Health This is about synthetic nucleic acid screening and other things closely related to biosecurity. Finally, we are considering whether there are better actions to promote non-discrimination compliance.
We need to put together a comprehensive AI strategic plan for October. We have a safety program that we would like to plan. And finally, the NIH and its strategy to regulate the use of AI in drug development. food and drug administration becomes the primary lead.
Health 202: As technology advances rapidly, are you concerned that regulatory guidance will be delayed?
Tripati: That's a completely fair point. We anticipate an area where there is a lot of dynamic energy in technology and develop regulations that guide it in ways that allow it, while balancing the need for flexibility to enable that kind of innovation. Ask yourself how to create one. That amounts to responsible use.
I feel like I'm self-adjusting a bit at the moment, but I'm obviously going to revisit it and tweak it. However, our concern is that the regulatory cycle is much slower than the pace of industry innovation.
Health 202: Does the federal government currently have the ability to effectively regulate and oversee AI technology?
Tripati: I think it will almost certainly require new permissions and resources. We have tried to do this carefully by identifying what we believe can be achieved with existing powers and budgets. Everything in the executive order is what we believe can be accomplished today. But part of the task force's mission will be to identify where the gaps are and how to fill them.
white house prescription
Biden pushes for stronger women's health research
Tap of the day: What Biden plans to do is sign an executive order It aims to strengthen federal research on women's health.
The President's executive order directs federal agencies to develop and strengthen research and data standards to address long-standing gender disparities. It will also require a comprehensive research agenda on health conditions and diseases that disproportionately affect women.
In addition, Mr. Biden plans to announce more than 20 new actions and commitments by federal agencies, including:
- National Institutes of Health launches $200 million initiative In FY2025, we will fund new interdisciplinary women's health research.
- $10 million investment by the Department of Defense Learn more about health issues that affect military women, including cancer and mental health.
- Initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Expand training in women's health research and public health surveillance for obstetricians and gynecologists and nurses.
Yes, but: biden asked the lawmakers for $12 billion New funding for women's health research is needed, but the outlook is uncertain because of a divided Congress.
Supreme Court to consider White House social media request
Tap of the day: supreme court Oral argument will be heard The case could have far-reaching implications for the federal government's ability to combat public health misinformation online.
of Ministry of Justice asked the panel to overturn the lower court's decision: Biden administration officials likely violated the First Amendment By unfairly pressuring technology companies to remove posts they deem questionable about the coronavirus, vaccine safety, and mask effectiveness in the midst of a pandemic.
Key context: Case started Republican attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri argued that the administration's actions constituted illegal censorship. The Justice Department said on behalf of the administration that “the use of the bully pulpit to protect the public is constitutionally authorized,” our colleagues said. naomi nicks, Kat Zakruszewski and Anne E. Marimow report.
A decision on the case is expected by the end of June.
From the reporter's notes
President Trump granted leniency to Medicare fraudsters before promising to cut waste in entitlement program
in front donald trump Pledging to crack down on abuses of the entitlement program, he used his pardon power to Helping several people convicted in major Medicare fraud casesmy colleague Amy B. Wang and Aji Paybara report.
detail: President Trump commuted his sentence in his final year in office. at least 5 people Almost everyone applied $1.6 billion For fraudulent claims through Medicare or Medicaid.
- Among them was Philippe Esformes.explained by. Ministry of Justice “I organized one of them,” Biggest medical fraud scheme in the history of the United States. ”
Key context: Mr. Trump has long said he would protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, breaking with conservatives who say benefits should be cut to keep the U.S. financially solvent.
President Trump was asked last week if his outlook had changed. gave a crooked answer It was widely interpreted as acceptance of the idea.during his campaign It was later revealed He said he was talking about reducing “waste and fraud,” a statement he provided to the Biden campaign. new ammunition For a rematch in the 2024 election.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Deploy new flexibility It is designed to support providers affected by the cyber attack against Change Healthcare.including allowing states to make retroactive payments.
- Independent Advisor to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor to permit the use of bristol myers squib and johnson & johnsonCAR T cell therapy is used as an early blood cancer treatment. bhanvi satya and Sneha SK report of Reuters.
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (Republican) storm of criticismlitigation and potential ethics investigations They question whether she participated in undisclosed advertising or used state resources to promote Texas dental clinics, the Post reported. Megan Vasquez I will report.
📅Welcome back! The House of Representatives and the Senate will be in session starting tomorrow. Here's what we're looking at:
Tap of the day: of House Ways and Means Committee On-site public hearing will be held Denton, Texas, lecture on emergency medical care in rural and underserved communities.
on wednesday: Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra intention testify in front of House Ways and Means Committee and House Appropriations Health Subcommittee Regarding the President's budget request.
Beyond the National Diet Building, Senate Judiciary Committee Examine you Reproductive health care.be Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee discuss Fentanyl trafficking.of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Consider Whether “permanent chemicals” should be classified as hazardous to human health.
On Thursday: a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee I will scrutinize Federal Diagnostic Test Regulation.of House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Examine you National vaccine safety reporting and injury compensation system.be House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee I will review Several bills, including one aimed at improving delivery and care coordination.
On our radar: Congress is eyeing further deadlines to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend. Some lawmakers had called for policies to reform pharmacy benefit managers' practices and increase hospital transparency to be included in the spending package, but House and Senate leaders said destroyed the effortper Axios's peter sullivan and victoria knight.
ALS drug failure puts controversial FDA approval in spotlight (by Daniel Gilbert | Washington Post)
Inside the push to establish an NIH Office for Post-Infectious Chronic Diseases (by Isabella Cueto | Stat)
Medicare pays millions of dollars for remote vital signs monitoring. Is it worth it? (Written by Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker | KFF Health News)
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