DOJ’s Healthcare Probes of AI Tools Rooted in Purdue Pharma Case

Justice Department investigators are scrutinizing the healthcare industry’s use of AI embedded in patient records that prompts doctors to recommend treatments.

Prosecutors have started subpoenaing pharmaceuticals and digital health companies to learn more about generative technology’s role in facilitating anti-kickback and false claims violations, said three sources familiar with the matter. It comes as electronic health record vendors are integrating more sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to match patients with particular drugs and devices.

It’s unclear how advanced the cases are and where they fit in the Biden administration’s initiative to spur innovation in healthcare AI while regulating to promote safeguards. ...