Oct. 14, 2024 – The Institute for AI Governance in Healthcare (IAIGH) has published the draft Healthcare AI Governance Standard (HAIGS) for public comment.
The comment period opened Oct. 14, 2024, and closes Nov. 14, 2024.
The draft standard is available for review and feedback at AiHealthcareGovernance.org.
"As AI continues to transform healthcare, there is a pressing need for governance practices that ensure these technologies operate transparently and safely," said Josh Baker, CEO of IAIGH. "The comprehensive HAIGS framework addresses this need. It's scalable and adaptable for institutions of any size, helping to foster trust and effectiveness in AI deployment."
"With rising concerns about AI in healthcare and increasing regulatory interest, this standard is incredibly timely," added Herman Oosterwijk, MSc, MBA, IAIGH Board Member. "It will significantly aid healthcare institutions grappling with AI governance, filling a major gap."
The Healthcare AI Governance Standard (HAIGS) prioritizes patient safety, data security, equity, transparency, trust, and regulatory compliance, offering a comprehensive approach for safe and ethical AI implementation.
The new AI governance standard provides a comprehensive framework for regulating AI in healthcare. It is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing organizations of all sizes and resource levels to implement it effectively. IAIGH seeks broad input from healthcare providers, healthcare administrators, AI developers, imaging informatics professionals, ethicists, legal experts, patient advocates, and other stakeholders to ensure the standard meets the needs of the entire healthcare ecosystem.
For more information, please visit AiHealthcareGovernance.org
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