Healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, and reduce costs. However, the rapid growth of AI in healthcare has also raised concerns about its potential risks and implications for patient safety, privacy, and ethical considerations. In response to these challenges, policymakers at both the federal and state levels are taking steps to regulate AI in healthcare.
Manatt has launched a new Health AI Policy Tracker that provides a comprehensive overview of significant federal and state policy developments related to AI in healthcare. The tracker covers legislative and regulatory activities related to AI from January 1 to March 31, 2024, as well as updates on ongoing initiatives and proposed regulations. This information is available quarterly, with the next update scheduled for June 2024.
The landscape of AI laws and regulations is constantly evolving as policymakers seek to balance the potential benefits of AI with concerns about safety, security, privacy, accuracy, and bias. While there is currently no federal law governing AI specifically in healthcare, various agencies such as the ONC (Office of the National Coordinator), CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), OCR (Office of Civil Rights), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), DOJ (Department of Justice), FTC (Federal Trade Commission) are among those expected to introduce laws and regulations governing AI in healthcare. President Biden’s Executive Order on responsible AI is driving much of this activity in the latter part of 2024 and beyond.
To access a detailed map showing each state’s policy developments related to AI in healthcare click here. For more information about Manatt’s Health AI Policy Tracker or any other legal or health policy subscription service visit Manatt on Health website or contact Barret Jefferds for further assistance.
In conclusion, while there are still many uncertainties surrounding how regulators will approach the issue of regulating AI in healthcare, it’s clear that it’s an important topic that requires close attention from policymakers at both the federal and state levels. With Manatt’s Health AI Policy Tracker you can stay informed about all major policy developments related to this rapidly growing field.