Utah starts Nolla Health's AI diagnosis and prescribing program, with plans to drop human oversight (community report)

What happened

According to a GeekNews post, Nolla Health's AI diagnosis and prescribing program has started in the US state of Utah, with plans to move to care without direct human oversight. For the first year, it is limited to patients with mild to moderate acne. Patients use a $4.99-per-month app to scan their face and enter their medical history and personal information. No official announcement from Utah authorities or the company was collected.

Why it matters

Although the scope is narrow, this is a case where the regulatory system allows AI to prescribe without direct human oversight. It could set a precedent for debates on medical AI regulation and liability.

Sources

• Community 유타주, 사람의 감독 없이 AI가 환자를 진찰하고 약물을 처방하도록 허용 예정 GeekNews