From WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com …
— The head of the Legislature’s Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Study Committee says he aims to develop “practical standards” to keep the state at the forefront of innovation.
Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, and Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, will serve as chair and co-chair of the study committee, the lawmakers announced.
Made up of four legislators and 12 members of the public with relevant experience, the committee will focus on how AI is used in patient-provider relationships and between insurers and patients, according to the release. Its stated aim is to address AI standards across the health care industry while also protecting patients.
Neylon says AI is “transforming” the medical field, and related decisions by policymakers will shape the future of patient care.
“Our responsibility is clear: protect patients, build public trust, and ensure AI is used safely, transparently, and responsibly,” he said in a statement.
Cabral-Guevara notes the technology is already helping to diagnose patients and assess scans, as well as facilitating communications between providers and those they care for. She touted the “uniquely qualified” members of the committee and their role in keeping patients safe during this new era of healthcare.
“We are tackling a very complex topic, so having AI experts, health administrators, doctors, nurses, and more will ensure committee decisions are made critically and with diverse perspective,” said Cabral-Guevara, who has a background in nursing.
The other lawmakers on the committee are Sen. Sarah Keyeski, D-Lodi, and Rep. Mike Bare, D-Verona.
See the full list of members in the release below.
See an earlier story on AI in healthcare, including coverage of a recent WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Technology Council event at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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