Biden’s AI Plan Spurs ‘Cautious Optimism’ in Healthcare

HealthLeaders Media November 1, 2023
Eric Wicklund

Healthcare organizations and tech companies say the President’s Executive Order is a good first step toward establishing AI policy, but will actions support the words?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI this week sets up the U.S. Health and Human Services Department as the lead enforcement agency on AI policy and promotion.

– Healthcare organizations and tech companies, many of whom are already testing and using AI tools, say the announcement is a good first step toward establishing AI governance.

– Critics have said the U.S. is behind other nations in establishing policy, and some wonder whether the President’s words will be supported by meaningful actions.

For healthcare executives waiting for AI guidance from the federal...

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