Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vets

Published on February 16, 2024



Lawmakers on Thursday questioned Department of Veterans Affairs officials on how to better employ artificial intelligence technology to ensure faster and more equitable health care and benefits for veterans.

The VA officials assured the members of a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee that the department is taking a measured approach to adopting and scaling AI solutions for veterans’ care.

“VA is committed to protecting veterans’ data, while responsibly harnessing the promise of AI to better serve veterans,” said Charles Worthington, the chief technology officer and chief artificial intelligence officer in VA’s Office of Information and Technology.

VA is already leveraging AI in a number of ways, from enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in predicting cancer risks to an initiative to identify veterans with the highest level of suicide risk.

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