medical licensing
Coverage of medical licensing in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: We lead the Federation of State Medical Boards. Here’s what we think about licensing AI to practice medicine
The Federation of State Medical Boards argues that AI is not yet ready for independent medical licensing due to the necessity of human judgment, ethics, and accountability in medicine. The article highlights ongoing policy debates and pilot programs addressing AI's role in healthcare.
- Crisis pregnancy centers fight for ultrasound use in clinics without government oversight
Crisis pregnancy centers in Louisiana provide ultrasounds and medical services without healthcare facility licenses or government oversight, despite receiving taxpayer funds. Auditors found no tracking of how centers spent $1.2 million, and experts raised concerns about inadequate training and lack of licensed medical staff.
- DR MARC SIEGEL: A Senate candidate's medical title sparks a debate voters shouldn't ignore
The article discusses the debate over whether Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, running in Michigan's Democratic primary, should be called a physician despite lacking a valid state medical license. It contrasts El-Sayed's medical credentials with the medical backgrounds of current and former senators, emphasizing the distinction between holding a medical degree and being licensed to practice medicine.