Lexology August 22, 2024
Navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations can be a complex task for covered entities, particularly in regard to the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A final rule recently adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on May 6, 2024 (the “Anti-Discrimination Final Rule”) introduces new requirements on health care providers to ensure that AI technologies do not violate federal nondiscrimination protections, including new protections based on a person’s sex.1 The Anti-Discrimination Final Rule has varied effective dates to allow covered entities time to prepare for compliance, which preparation may include designating a 1557 Coordinator, creating policies and procedures to implement the Anti-Discrimination Final Rule, training of staff, and developing and...
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