The AI Healthcare Report: 11/10/23
Dylan Reid(Moskowitz)
Government Affairs|Specialized in AI Healthcare|Health Policy and Tech
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Welcome to the Twenty-Fifth Edition of the AI Healthcare Report! The Aggies are playing Mississippi State at 7:30pm EST. Tickets for Rodeo Houston are now available for purchase here.
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Weekly Question
The Senate HELP Committee had a hearing this week on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. What are your general thoughts?
The link for the hearing is here.
*I will be providing a summary this weekend of the hearing.
Writing Projects
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Case Study: AI in Healthcare in Mississippi with model built by Peter Skuta
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The FDA has discovered certain class II electronic thermometers will be exempted from premarket notification requirements and is requesting public comments.
Please submit comments by January 2, 2024.
FOIA Advisory Committee is having an upcoming meeting.
The meeting will be on December 7, 2023.
You must register by December 5, 2023 to attend.
The Internet of Things (IOT) Advisory Board will be meeting on the following days:
Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Both sessions are open to the public.
The FDA is classifying the processing and storage of red blood cells as Class II because of the safety and effectiveness of the device.
The order became effective on November 9, 2023.
The FDA is announcing its final guidance “Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR).”
The objective is to provide recommendations on the submission for NDAs and BLAS with oncological treatments.
The guidance was published on November 8, 2023.
Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce Hearing on Exploring the Uses of AI for U.S. Communications Networks
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will be holding a hearing on November 14th.
Both members released the following statement below:
“In the communications sector, AI could enhance the performance of next-generation networks and vastly improve internet speeds. But with the benefits of AI come potential risks, like enabling cybercriminals to develop potent threats to our critical communications infrastructure. American leadership is vital to ensure the responsible deployment of AI, protect people’s privacy, and unleash the full potential of this technology," said Chairs Rodgers and Johnson. “We look forward to this subcommittee hearing, where members will hear from industry representatives and other stakeholders about how networks are using AI tools, the risks associated with those tools, and how AI technology can be used to improve our communications systems.”
If interested, the link for the press release is here, but I will add it to the list of hearings.
Codecademy ML/AI Engineering Certificate
I am in the process of working towards the Codecademy ML/AI Engineering Certificate program. The program is $350 annually. With the certificate, I plan to combine my AI policy and engineering knowledge when examining healthcare models.
Federal Legislation
A few bill updates for your information with new bills following.
S.1564 Bill Update
S.1564 is now eligible for Senate floor consideration.
The link for the committee report is here.
S.1993 Bill Update
S.1993 has a bill summary.
The summary limits federal liability protection and removes responsibility if artificial intelligence is involved.
For the summary, please click here.
S.3193 Bill Update
Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK] is the latest cosponsor on S.3193.
H.R. 5398 Bill Update
H.R. 5398 was voted favorably by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee on a vote of 21-0.
H.R. 5950 Bill Update
H.R. 5950 now has bill text.
A few key details about the bill are below:
‘‘(b) PURPOSE.—Grants under subsection (a) shall be used to facilitate quantum information science, technology, and engineering research and development, including by carrying out the following:
‘‘(1) Upgrading or adding research resources to accelerate the development of quantum technologies, including capabilities focused on addressing the roadblocks to implementation, and meeting the materials, advanced materials development, and device needs of the scientific community and the quantum supply chain.
‘‘(2) Enhancing access to equipment and instrumentation, including at partnering institutions, by facilitating information sharing, coordination, scheduling, education, and training, including activities that provide meaningful hands-on learning experiences for students, including at community and technical colleges.
‘‘(3) Enabling professional staff to support the operation and improvement of research resources used for quantum information science, technology, and engineering research and training.
The link for the bill text is here.
Federal Legislation
S.3204- A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to streamline and improve the employer reporting process relating to health insurance coverage and to protect dependent privacy.
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA]
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Cosponsors: Sens. Todd Young [R-IN], Catherine Cortez Masto [D-NV], and John Thune [R-SD]
The bill has been read twice and has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
The information for S.3204 is here.
S.3205 - A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence.
Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]
Cosponsor: Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA]
The bill has been read twice and has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The information for S.3205 is here.
S.3224 - Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
Sponsor: Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Cosponsor: Sen. Tom Carper [D-DE]
The bill has been read twice and has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
The information for S. 3224 is here.
H.R. 6190- To provide for cybersecurity prioritization information technology procurement. Prepare as final.
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Kean [R-NJ-07]
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The information for H.R. 6190 is here.
H.R. 6205- To enhance our Nation's nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas.
Sponsor: Rep. Brad Schneider [D-IL-10]
Cosponsors: 24 Democrats 3 Republicans
The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
The information for H.R. 6205 is here.
H.R.6207 - To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to accelerate the development of supply chain supporting technology for quantum information science, technology, and engineering to support United States competitiveness, reduce risks in the quantum supply chain, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Emilia Sykes [D-OH-13]
Cosponsor: Rep. Rick Crawford [R-AR-01]
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
The information for H.R. 6207 is here.
H.R.6213 - To reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK-03]
Cosponsors: 6 Democrats and 5 Republicans
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
The information for H.R. 6213 is here.
H.R.6274 - To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a State innovation demonstration authority.
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess Owens [R-UT-04]
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The information for H.R. 6274 is here.
State Legislation
Houston Mayoral Race Heads to a Runoff Scheduled for December 9th.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D-TX-18] and state Senator John Whitmire head to a runoff.
Whitmire was quoted as saying:
Jackson Lee was quoted as saying the following:
Both candidates have deep political experience.
Governor Greg Abbott calls a fourth session for vouchers and border security.
The Texas Governor was quoted as saying:
It is a monumental time in Texas legislative history because both governing bodies have never meet 3 times for special sessions during regular session.
The main point of contention is rural Republicans and Democrats who believe that public schools would lose needed funding over school vouchers.
Rep. Brad Buckley [R-Kileen], Chair of the House Public Education Bill revealed a legislation that would increase the amount of money that school districts would receive per student.
More to be seen.
What I am reading
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Coming up
DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
Committee: Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee: Communications and Technology
Date: Tuesday. November 14, 2023 (2:30pm)
Committee: Finance
Subcommittee: Health Care
Date: Wednesday. November 15, 2023 (12:00pm)
Committee: Veterans’ Affairs
Subcommittee: Technology Modernization
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