Bill · H.R. 7064· House(119-HR-7064)
AI in Health Care Efficiency and Study Act
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The AI in Health Care Efficiency and Study Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on using artificial intelligence in the health care industry. This study aims to find ways to use AI to improve administrative and clerical work while protecting patient data privacy and security. The Secretary is tasked with evaluating strategies to reduce burdens like scheduling and claims processing. The study must also look at how AI can improve patient record-keeping and defend against cybersecurity threats like ransomware. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report containing findings, risks, and policy recommendations to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill specifically tasks the Secretary with evaluating how AI can detect, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity attacks like ransomware and data breaches.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and provider burnout, which may improve the delivery and availability of healthcare services.
Does this lower what people pay for private health insurance?+2
The study investigates using AI to improve efficiency in claims processing and administrative tasks which could lower healthcare costs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Provider Burnout and Costs: The bill finds that administrative and clerical work contributes to health care costs and provider burnout, and notes that AI has the potential to streamline these tasks (Section 2).
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Increased Time for Patient Care: By streamlining clerical work and record keeping, AI technologies may allow health care providers to spend more time with patients (Section 2).
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Improved Administrative Efficiency: The study aims to identify ways to reduce administrative burden in areas such as scheduling, claims processing, documentation, and prior authorization workflows (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Better Record Keeping: AI could be used to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and interoperability of patient record-keeping, including electronic health record documentation (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Enhanced Data Security: The study will evaluate how AI can ensure the privacy, security, and integrity of patient data (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Protection Against Cyberattacks: The Secretary will evaluate how AI can be used to detect, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity attacks, including ransomware incidents and data breaches (Section 3(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Identification of Risks and Challenges: The report required by the Secretary must include identified risks and implementation challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence (Section 3(d)(1)).
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Limitations of Current Tools: The study must assess the effectiveness and limitations of existing artificial intelligence tools currently used for administrative or clerical functions (Section 3(d)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Reduces Private Insurance Premiums+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Ted LieuDemocrat · California