2024 Lays the Foundation for Using Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine

As the Military Health System continues its mission to deliver high-quality health care to service members, retirees, and their families, it must also prepare for a future driven by innovation.

“In 2024, the Department of Defense and the MHS made significant progress in laying the foundation for integration, adoption, and use of trustworthy artificial intelligence in military medicine,” said Ms. Seileen Mullen, the acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs.
2024 Lays the Foundation for Using Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine

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