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Health Department Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy Amid Criticism

12/8/2025

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The Department of Health and Human Services announced a strategy to boost AI in healthcare.
The plan aims to coordinate adoption across divisions to improve efficiency with a focus on patient data analysis and drug development.
Critics, including members of HHS's 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, question whether rigorous standards will be upheld.
Experts warn rapid implementation must not compromise safety and privacy protections as the strategy sets ambitious goals.

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The Department of Health and Human Services announced a strategy to boost AI in healthcare.
The plan aims to coordinate adoption across divisions to improve efficiency with a focus on patient data analysis and drug development.
Critics, including members of HHS's 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, question whether rigorous standards will be upheld.
Experts warn rapid implementation must not compromise safety and privacy protections as the strategy sets ambitious goals.