STAT+: FDA digital leader hints at coming AI policy updates

STAT PlusNewsletterHealth Tech Newsletter FDA digital leader hints at coming AI policy updates Rick Abramson managed to be pretty informative about the direction of FDA AI policy while trying not to say very much Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Mario AguilarJune 30, 2026 Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar[email protected]Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Good morning health tech readers!Advertisement Summer slowdown? Sleepy holiday week? Not here. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In health tech, Health Tech Newsletter Submit a correction requestReprints Mario Aguilar Health Tech Correspondent Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. Newsletter Tech is transforming health care and life sciences. Our original reporting is here to keep you ahead of the curve. Recommended Biotech July 1, 2026 STAT Plus: FDA approves Orca Bio’s T cell therapy for blood cancer patients Biotech July 1, 2026 STAT Plus: The biotech scorecard for the third quarter: 15 stock-moving events to watch Advertisement Biotech June 30, 2026 STAT Plus: AI company Anthropic announces it will begin developing drugs of its own Biotech June 30, 2026 STAT Plus: Anthropic releases Claude Science, a product aimed at researchers, the pharma industry The Readout June 30, 2026 STAT Plus: Investors double down on Bain-backed startup Subscriber Picks