Federal and State Regulations Impacting AI Use in the Orthopedic Practice-2025 Legal Considerations for AI In Healthcare

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In this comprehensive presentation, healthcare attorney Rachel Carey discusses the integration and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector, focusing on compliance, practical applications, and regulatory challenges. She highlights the critical role AI plays in various healthcare functions, such as diagnostics, billing, and patient management, while emphasizing the importance of informed consent and regulatory oversight.<br /><br />Carey addresses different types of AI, distinguishing between non-generative and generative AI, with specific focus on ambient listening devices and their implications for patient privacy and data security. She also outlines the evolving regulatory landscape, including past executive orders and state laws, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to adapt to these changes proactively.<br /><br />The presentation underscores the challenges of AI bias and the responsibilities of healthcare providers to monitor and mitigate it, especially given the potential for legal and ethical liabilities. Carey provides practical advice on selecting AI vendors, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other legal obligations, and negotiating contracts that protect provider interests. Overall, the presentation serves as a guide to navigate the complex AI regulatory environment in healthcare, urging stakeholders to stay informed and exercise due diligence in their AI implementations.

Keywords

artificial intelligence

healthcare sector

regulatory challenges

patient privacy

AI bias

HIPAA compliance

data security

informed consent

healthcare providers