Healthcare providers, payors, and other healthcare organizations should be aware of a recently announced, “first-of-its-kind” settlement between the Texas attorney general and a healthcare generative artificial intelligence (AI) company resolving allegations that the company made a series of false and misleading statements about the accuracy and safety of its AI products. The settlement highlights the
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How can organizations adopt a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI) use in the workplace? In this SHRM article, Kathleen Pearson, McDermott’s chief human resources officer, discusses the Firm’s adoption of the emerging technology and how she’s brought cross-functional teams together to explore AI use cases. Access the article.
State Regulators Address Insurers’ Use of AI: 11 States Adopt NAIC Model Bulletin
In December 2023, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted a Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers. The model bulletin reminds insurance carriers that they must comply with all applicable insurance laws and regulations (e.g., prohibitions against unfair trade practices) when making decisions that impact consumers, including when…
CMS Issues Guidance on Usage of AI in Making Coverage Determinations
On February 6, 2024, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter to all Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and Medicare-Medicaid plans. The letter covered frequently asked questions and answers related to the coverage criteria and utilization management requirements in the CMS Final Rule issued on April 5, 2023. Among the FAQs…