On November 18, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new $2 million Caregiver Artificial Intelligence Prize Competition to support the 1 in 4 Americans serving as caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities. The initiative is through HHS’ Administration for Community Living (ACL).
According to the press release, nearly half of caregivers report worsening mental health, and only one in four says they are in good physical health. As staffing shortages and high turnover continue in direct care, family caregivers are being asked to do more with fewer resources.
The AI Prize Competition aims to fund and honor innovators creating tools that support caregivers and employers.
“With the Caregiver AI Challenge, we are advancing the goals of the Make America Healthy Again Strategy Report by mobilizing innovation to lighten caregivers’ load and ensure every family has the support they need to care for the people they love,” Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said in a statement.
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