Nolla Health Launches AI-Generated Acne Prescriptions in Utah
Healthcare startup Nolla Health has launched a pilot program in Utah allowing users to receive acne prescriptions generated by artificial intelligence. The system uses facial scans from the company's app to assess acne severity and autonomously issue treatment plans, with physician oversight gradually decreasing as more patients are treated. The service is priced at $4.99 per month for eligible Utah residents aged 18 or older with mild-to-moderate acne. Initially, two physicians will review each AI-generated prescription among the first 100 cases; after that, only a sample of prescriptions and escalated cases require physician approval. Nolla Health claims to be the first company in the U.S. to issue initial prescriptions using AI rather than just renewing existing ones. Utah has been experimenting with AI in healthcare for some time, having previously allowed AI systems to renew certain medications earlier this year.
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