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Utah Just Let an Algorithm Write Prescriptions

Physician oversight waived in state sandbox; federal review status unclear

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Utah has implemented a groundbreaking approach by allowing an AI system, Doctronic, to prescribe nearly 200 medications without direct physician involvement. This innovative move aims to alleviate primary care shortages and enhance medication access but raises significant concerns regarding safety, effectiveness, and liability. Physician-lawyers Daniel Aaron and Christopher Robertson underscore the lack of peer-reviewed evidence supporting the AI's efficacy and the absence of a clear regulatory framework. Their cautious stance advocates for thorough evaluation before broad adoption in clinical practice.

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Utah Just Let an Algorithm Write Prescriptions

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 13, 2026

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