In one paragraph
The federal H.R. 7064 (AI in Health Care Efficiency and Study Act) would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, not later than 18 months after enactment, to conduct a study of strategies for applying AI across the health care industry to improve administrative and clerical processes while protecting patient data privacy and security in HHS programs and activities. The Secretary would report to Congress 6 months after finishing the study. Introduced January 14, 2026 and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee; no further action.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. No duties for businesses; it would require an HHS study, and health care providers, plans and AI developers would only be consulted.
Key provisions
- Sec. 3(a): not later than 18 months after enactment the HHS Secretary shall conduct a study on strategies for applying AI to health care providers, health plans, covered entities and business associates to improve administrative and clerical processes and protect patient data privacy and security in programs and activities within HHS's jurisdiction
- Sec. 3(b): the study must evaluate AI uses to reduce administrative burden (scheduling, claims processing, documentation, prior authorization), improve patient record-keeping, ensure data privacy and security including HIPAA compliance, and detect and mitigate cybersecurity attacks on providers
- Sec. 3(c): the Secretary shall seek to consult with entities including NIST, NIH, AHRQ, ONC, the HHS Office for Civil Rights, AI developers, providers, hospital associations, IT vendors, patient privacy and civil rights experts and academic institutions
- Sec. 3(d): not later than 6 months after completing the study the Secretary shall report findings, an assessment of AI tools now used, recommendations for research and pilots, and policy options to the House Energy and Commerce and Senate HELP committees
- The text has no appropriations, penalties or duties for private parties; introduced January 14, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Latest legislative action
Jan 14, 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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