Becker's Healthcare September 27, 2023
The American Hospital Association told Congress it favors a “sector specific approach” to regulating artificial intelligence.
“AI is not a monolithic technology, and a one-size-fits-all approach could stifle innovation in patient care and hospital operations and could prove inadequate at addressing the risks to safety and privacy that are unique to health care,” the AHA wrote in its Sept. 22 letter to Congress. “Just as software is regulated based on its use in different sectors, the AHA urges Congress to consider regulating AI use in a similar manner.”
The AHA addressed its comments to U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who earlier in the month released a white paper on AI regulation.
“While AI has the potential to streamline health...