California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two new healthcare-related artificial intelligence (AI) bills that introduce regulations for payers using AI in coverage decisions and establish rules for AI-generated communications between providers and patients.
The first, the “Physicians Make Decisions Act” (SB 1120), requires that AI tools used by insurers in making coverage decisions must consider a patient’s medical and clinical history, as well as their specific circumstances. Importantly, the law mandates that physicians, not AI systems, have the final authority in determining medical necessity.
The second law, “Health Care Services: Artificial Intelligence” (AB 3030), requires providers to disclose when AI has contributed to drafting written or verbal communications related to a patient’s clinical information. This applies to various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
With these two new health AI laws, California joins Utah and Colorado in passing significant legislation this year governing the use of AI tools in healthcare. Learn more here.
Last Updated on October 14, 2024 by Aimed Alliance
