The use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in healthcare is accelerating, and while the potential benefits are virtually unlimited (pun intended), as with any new technology, there are many questions and concerns. Unfortunately, because of the speed with which technology is developed and implemented, there is typically a void when it comes to guidance and governance from the legislative and judicial systems.
Recently, the Coalition for Health AI (“CHAI”)—a network of more than 3,000 organizations, including health systems, technology startups, and patient advocacy groups, that aims to develop guidelines on responsible AI use in healthcare—has released responsible “AI guidance” developed through a partnership with the Joint Commission. While this guidance is not “official” or legally authoritative, it does provide insight into the challenges and resources needed to make responsible AI actionable within a healthcare organization, especially a larger healthcare system. Specifically, the latest guidance focuses on “critical elements” for deploying the technology in care delivery within healthcare systems:
At SVMIC, we cannot endorse this “guidance” as a source for risk management, legal, or ethical advice at this time; however, we do present it for informational purposes for those of you who are interested. The above link will take you to the Joint Commission’s website.
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