Artificial intelligence viewed through the lens of state regulation

Abstract

In fulfilling their duty to regulate the practice of medicine, state medical boards face complex regulatory challenges and patient safety concerns in adapting regulations and standards for the provision of medical care where the use of artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent. This article raises preliminary, yet foundational, questions of how artificial intelligence will continue to change the patient experience and the duties of a physician, and calls for increased regulatory attention from state and federal regulators. This article introduces the important role of state medical boards and why those interested in deploying artificial intelligence in clinical settings should be aware of how medical boards approach issues of standard of care and ethics. It also offers suggestions on how regulators may be able to improve collaboration to promote an innovation-friendly regulatory strategy.