An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 40 (Insurance) and 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
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Overview
This bill aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Pennsylvania’s healthcare system, specifically within facilities, by insurance companies, and by managed care plans for Medical Assistance (MA) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It requires facilities to disclose AI use to patients, mandates responsible AI implementation by insurers and managed care plans, and establishes reporting and oversight procedures to ensure fairness and accuracy. The bill also imposes penalties for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Requires facilities to disclose the use of AI algorithms to patients.
- Establishes standards for responsible AI use, including ensuring AI decisions are based on clinical information and don't discriminate.
- Mandates annual compliance statements from insurers and managed care plans detailing their AI practices.
- Requires health care providers to maintain independent judgment when utilizing AI in decision-making.
- Creates a reporting mechanism for the Department of Human Services to track AI usage and identify potential issues.
- Defines key terms related to AI and healthcare, such as ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘health care provider.’
- Establishes a process for developing and implementing plans of correction for facilities and managed care plans that violate the bill’s provisions.
- Authorizes the Department of Human Services to impose civil penalties for non-compliance.
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