The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published its Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in the Administration of Public Benefits (AI Plan for State and Local Governments). It shows the agency’s current thinking on managing risk from
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Artificial Intelligence raises important legal and policy considerations for patient data and clinical trials
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and development and the research and development of AI solutions themselves create far reaching legal and policy questions in the clinical research context.
In one of the latest installments of Reed Smith’s video series “AI explained”, Reed Smith attorneys Nancy Bonifant Halstead and Sarah Thompson Schick…
Colorado sets baseline for AI regulation in high-risk applications, including health care
Colorado recently passed a law creating consumer protections for interactions with artificial intelligence systems. The law specifically identifies high-risk systems, including in those that impact health care. The law requires risk mitigation, documentation and robust governance.
Monique N. Bhargava has written an in-depth article on the law and what it means for AI regulation in…
ONC Finalizes Information Sharing and Algorithm Transparency Rule
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has published its first final rule on Health Data, Technology and Interoperability. The rule, known as the HTI-1 rule, takes effect on February 8, and governs updates to the ONC’s Health IT Certification Program, as well as regulations…