Healthcare IT News January 9, 2026
A physician AI expert walks through the correct ways for hospitals and health systems to handle artificial intelligence and where responsible AI can make the biggest near-term impact without creating new burdens.
In healthcare, “responsible AI” refers to a disciplined system of oversight that integrates governance, transparency and ethics – all working together to build trust in the intent of the artificial intelligence model among stakeholders.
But it’s also a commitment to two non-negotiables that must precede innovation: patient safety and regulatory compliance. Healthcare is one of the most highly regulated industries, and for good reason since it deals with human lives not just transactions or clicks.
So responsible AI means understanding the level of risk associated with a...







