US rushes medical AI agents for diagnosis and prescribing despite thin evidence
EricTopol · x · 2026-09-16
A New York Times investigation reports the Trump administration is accelerating AI's integration into US healthcare: HHS is deploying AI agents that diagnose, offer therapy (e.g., Limbic's mental health app), and prescribe treatments. Key points:
- Officials worry the rollout is outpacing evidence of safety and effectiveness.
- Venture capital influence is a concern: billionaire investor Vinod Khosla has been unusually influential in talks with top officials, including CMS head Dr. Mehmet Oz.
- HHS deputy nominee Chris Klomp has voiced support for AI in patient care ahead of his confirmation hearing.
Eric Topol, sharing the piece, argues the government is "outrunning evidence."
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