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GovernanceAugust 22, 2026Source: Medical Xpress

Most FDA-cleared AI medical devices were not tested on patient outcomes

A new analysis found that of 1,357 AI-based medical devices authorized by the FDA for patient care, only three had been tested to determine whether they improve health outcomes. The findings, published in PLOS Digital Health, raise fresh questions about evidence standards for clinical AI deployment.

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