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Tech News
Starting this week, Utah residents can get acne prescriptions through an app from telehealth startup Nolla Health without a doctor visit, according to Bloomberg. Users photograph their face in the app, which scores acne severity and selects from eight approved topical treatments, costing about $5 monthly plus roughly $50 for medication.
Utah has initiated a pioneering healthcare program where an AI system conducts patient examinations and prescribes medication without direct human oversight. The pilot, limited to acne treatment for now, involves a subscription app that analyzes facial scans and medical data to recommend treatments, with initial prescriptions reviewed by doctors before dispensing. Future phases aim for full automation with minimal physician review.
Nolla Health has begun offering AI-generated acne prescriptions to residents in Utah, allowing users to scan their faces for analysis and receive treatment plans without initial physician approval. The pilot program involves physician oversight for the first 100 patients, with a gradual reduction in review requirements as the system proves reliable. The service targets adults with mild to moderate acne and costs $4.99 monthly.