Orthodox Jewish Business Leader Appointed by US Health Secretary to National AI Health Committee

Dovey Honig, a prominent figure in the American Orthodox Jewish business community and founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve on a government evaluation committee. This committee is part of a new national technological challenge focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to address complex, chronic, and hard-to-treat diseases. Honig expressed his honor at the appointment, highlighting his eagerness to collaborate with Secretary Kennedy, the Department of Health, the National Institutes of Health, and leaders across government, academia, healthcare, and technology sectors. The initiative aims to accelerate early diagnosis, improve treatment for Lyme disease and other hidden illnesses, and develop innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes and save lives for future generations.

The US Department of Health's broad national initiative targets Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and long COVID, allocating up to $2.5 million to find medical solutions. Central to the program is a prize-based technological challenge offering up to $2 million in awards, including a $1 million first prize, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. The first phase of submissions is closing soon, requiring participants to utilize open government data and AI to improve medical diagnostics. The program draws inspiration from rapid public-private collaboration models, aiming to develop practical tools and prototypes within months to benefit patients nationwide.