Committee Examines AI in Federal Health Programs; Sen. Wyden Announces Medicaid MCOs Inquiry On Harmful Processes

Committee Examines AI in Federal Health Programs; Sen. Wyden Announces Medicaid MCOs Inquiry On Harmful Processes

The Senate Finance Committee convened a hearing to examine the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into patient care and the necessary regulations. The hearing highlighted the potential of AI in health care while addressing the need for regulations and adequate guardrails, consistent reimbursement policies, standards, and accountability measures to ensure its effective and equitable integration into patient care. The hearing… (Colocho, February 9, 2024) #Health Equity, #Health Information Technology, #Hospitals, #Physicians, #Privacy, #Transparency