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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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    AI system Doctronic approved for prescribing in Utah.

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    Can prescribe 200 medications.

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    Concerns about safety and effectiveness without peer-reviewed data.

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    Liabilities and legal aspects remain unclear.

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    Calls for robust evidence before AI adoption in clinical care.

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Utah Just Let an Algorithm Write Prescriptions

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 13, 2026

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