Anticipating a Regulatory Revamp for 2024

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is pushing forward a rule that mandates a “nutrition label” for AI utilized in vetted electronic health record systems.

This rule, part of the broader "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability" initiative, aims to shed light on the workings of predictive tools like AI and algorithms, keeping end-users informed about the technology they engage with.

Despite some pushback from the medical and health IT communities, the proposal has also garnered support for its attempt to bolster transparency and tackle algorithmic bias. This regulatory maneuver is in line with ONC’s voluntary certification program for health IT, which is incentivized by certain payment program requirements.

With speculation about major regulatory announcements coming by December 31st, this rule exemplifies the proactive steps by federal agencies in steering the healthcare sector towards a more transparent and compliant AI integration. Healthcare administrators and professionals are advised to stay updated and prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape that aims to balance innovation with compliance.

Uppercentile is closely monitoring these potential regulations that may be unveiled soon.

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