Docketscope Public Comment Processing
Description
Docketscope is the platform used to triage public comments submitted on the OPPS/ASC and ESRD PPS proposed rules.
Detailed example
The AI functionalities used in Docketscope include a clustering feature that automatically groups similar public comments together using text analysis and heuristic techniques, an issue mapping functionality that depends on machine learning to render HTML document versions, and a bulk processing comment feature which uses a rules-based system and logic programming to identify public comments relevant to a specific topic.
AI / analytics pattern
Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Allows division staff to compile, organize, and process thousands of comments that inform final rulemaking. This AI functionality may contribute to greater efficiencies in reviewing public comments by automating the process of identifying identical comments and allowing for quicker processing of comments with similar themes.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
Public comments from regulations.gov