Malpractice and AI: 9 things to know

Becker's Healthcare December 10, 2024
Claire Wallace

Around 40% of physicians have concerns around using AI at work for legal reasons, according to a Dec. 10 Medscape report based on an annual survey.

While AI is at the forefront of conversations among health systems, its implementation does not come without larger risks, including legal concerns.

Here are nine notes on malpractice and AI:

1. Thus far, there have been no major legal actions over the clinical use of AI.

2. Lawmakers in three states have proposed laws or rules to regulate AI technology.

3. Almost 900 AI health tools have earned FDA approval as of July 2024.

4. Physicians use AI in clinical practices for several reasons, including ambient listening, diagnostic speed and...

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