In a first for the U.S., Utah is letting artificial intelligence - not a doctor - renew certain medical prescriptions. No human involved.

The state has launched a pilot program with health-tech startup Doctronic that allows an AI system to handle routine prescription renewals for patients with chronic conditions. The initiative, which kicked off quietly last month, is a high-stakes test of whether AI can safely take on one of health care’s most sensitive tasks and how far that could spread beyond one AI-friendly red state.

Looks like the AI is carrying malpractice insurance and will be charging $4 per renewal.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information...

in person prescription renewals do a lot more than just resupply the drugs, you can spot problems, and update the care plan according to new developments in the health of the patient.

everytime a healthcare professional interacts with you, the opportunity to observe diagnostic presentations will be available. people are dynamic systems, and may develop complication, or co-morbidities that require more than renewal of a script