Utah has approved umbrella agreements with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health to establish expedited review pathways for future healthcare AI pilots, each of which must still be individually vetted.
The agreements are among five approved by Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy alongside a new healthcare pillar within the state’s Pro-Human AI Initiative, the Utah Department of Commerce said Oct. 5.
The agreements allow controlled testing to gather safety and efficacy data. Other approvals include Nolla Health for AI-assisted visual evaluations and treatment pathways for mild-to-moderate acne under specialist oversight; Expect Fitness for AI-enabled physical therapy supporting women experiencing postpartum recovery, urinary incontinence and pelvic health issues; and August AI for a stage-gated pilot of routine, noncontrolled chronic disease prescription refills requiring physician review before authorization.
Participants must disclose AI use to patients, maintain specialty medical malpractice insurance and 24-hour incident response plans, and preserve patients’ traditional legal remedies.
Six independent evaluators will assess technical claims, accuracy of AI decision reporting and alignment with medical standards.
Pilot data will be shared with lawmakers and the public to inform future healthcare regulations.
