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AI in Health: States Demand Patient Disclosure
2 Jan
Summary
- AI is transforming healthcare diagnostics and workflows.
- Patient trust hinges on transparency regarding AI's role.
- States are enacting laws requiring disclosure of AI use.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing healthcare, supporting everything from diagnostic imaging to patient communication and administrative operations. Despite its potential to address global healthcare worker shortages, concerns are mounting about transparency.
Regulators are focusing on whether patients should be informed when AI plays a role in their care. Currently, the United States lacks a singular federal law mandating broad AI disclosure, but a growing number of state laws are emerging to fill this void, emphasizing transparency and patient trust.
States like California, Colorado, and Utah are implementing diverse regulations requiring healthcare providers to disclose AI usage, particularly in high-impact areas like clinical decision support and utilization review. This push for transparency aims to uphold patient autonomy and accountability, ensuring trust in AI-driven healthcare.
