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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $460,260 grant. The funding will support research of artificial intelligence (AI) applications like machine learning and natural language processing to medically treat seniors in rural communities.

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“American health care stands to benefit from a transition to AI technologies.

“This HHS grant for more than $460,000 helps Virginia Tech explore health care solutions with the use of AI applications.”

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. 

Congressman Griffith’s published op-ed in The Washington Times on the impacts of AI on health care progress can be found here.

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