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Healthcare Dive · October 7, 2026 · On the brief until October 21, 2026

Utah approves slew of health AI pilots for drug management, women’s health

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Prescribing medications and delivering therapy with reduced clinician oversight

Utah regulators approved three new healthcare artificial intelligence pilots through the state regulatory sandbox. These programs allow software to prescribe topical acne drugs, renew chronic illness medications, and guide therapy with reduced clinician review over time. The pilots challenge traditional licensing rules by testing whether autonomous tools can safely handle duties reserved for human clinicians.

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State regulators face pushback from doctors and legal scholars over patient safety and unclear legal liability when software prescribes drugs without direct physician oversight.

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