# Federal Health Officials Urge Cautious Technology Adoption

Federal health officials from CDC, FDA, and HHS’s Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response said agencies adopting AI and other technologies should prioritize workforce capabilities, human judgment, integration with existing systems, and tools suited to mission needs. No solicitation or contract was announced. For contractors, the discussion signals that technology offerings for federal health and emergency-response missions will need to show operational reliability, interoperability, and a clear fit with agency requirements.

- Companies offering AI or other technology to health agencies should be prepared to explain how their solutions support—not replace—human judgment and existing workforce capabilities.
- Demonstrating integration with existing systems and suitability for emergency-response operations may strengthen a solution’s relevance to agency missions.
- Because no specific procurement was announced, this is market direction rather than an active bidding opportunity; contractors can use these priorities to shape product demonstrations and future proposal approaches.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

### Sources
- [Health Officials: Agencies Should Be Cautious About New Technologies – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/health-officials-agencies-should-be-cautious-about-new-technologies) - MeriTalk