This comprehensive webinar is designed to provide executives with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.  Participants will gain insights into federal and state regulations, ethical considerations, and best practices for ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with AI tools in clinical practice. The course will cover key aspects such as data privacy, non-discrimination, continuous monitoring, and the responsibilities of healthcare providers in the ethical use of AI. 

 

Learning Objectives

1. Understanding Federal and State Regulations:
   • Explore the roles of the FDA, FTC, HHS, OCR, CMS, state medical boards, and state legislators in regulating AI tools in healthcare. 
   • Learn about the specific requirements under HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other relevant laws.
2. Ethical and Legal Considerations:
   • Discuss the ethical use of AI in clinical practice, including informed consent, transparency, and accountability.
   • Understand the importance of non-discrimination, how to identify and mitigate biases in AI systems, and the healthcare providers in ensuring the accuracy and fairness of AI-generated decisions.
3. Compliance and Continuous Monitoring:
   • Learn about the frameworks and best practices for building a compliance program for AI tools. 
   • Understand the importance of continuous monitoring and quality assurance across the AI model's lifecycle.
4. Practical Implementation and Risk Management:
   • Gain insights into the practical steps for implementing AI tools in healthcare settings.
   • Learn how to develop a clear use case and risk mitigation plan to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities.

Speaker

Rachel Carey, Counsel, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP. 

Ms. Carey's practice spans the health care landscape, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, reimbursement and related health care issues. She provides clients with practical and value-additive counsel, leveraging her extensive legal experience and background working at managed-care organizations to offer key insights into developing best reimbursement practices. She regularly works with various health care providers, from independent practitioners and start-ups to large health systems, long-term care providers, and substance abuse treatment and behavioral health providers.