The National Academy of Medicine has released a draft framework for a code of conduct for AI in healthcare. The framework promotes responsible behavior in AI development, use, and ongoing assessment. The core tenets of the framework require inclusive collaboration, ongoing safety assessment, efficiency, and environmental protection. The code principles and commitments serve as guideposts to support organizational improvement and ensure that AI practices maximize human health while minimizing risks. The academy invites input from stakeholders to refine the framework and accelerate AI integration in healthcare. The final code of conduct will be released after consultation with various stakeholders.
This initiative by the National Academy of Medicine is part of a broader effort to address the ethical and responsible use of AI in healthcare. The code of conduct aims to provide guidelines and standards for organizations developing and implementing AI technologies in the healthcare sector. By promoting inclusive collaboration and ongoing safety assessment, the framework seeks to ensure that AI practices in healthcare prioritize patient well-being and minimize potential risks. The academy's invitation for input from stakeholders reflects a commitment to gather diverse perspectives and refine the code of conduct to best serve the needs of the healthcare community [66f19ec6].
McLean & Company emphasizes the essential role HR plays in incorporating responsible AI principles into organizational strategies. The guide advocates a three-step process for crafting AI guiding principles, including the formation of a committee, drafting tailored principles, and ongoing communication and iteration. HR professionals are equipped to understand the risks of AI adoption and contribute to the creation of guiding principles. McLean & Company's guide encourages organizations to consider industry-specific and evolving factors in their AI governance measures. By involving HR in AI ethical practices, organizations can ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed in a manner that aligns with responsible and ethical standards. This collaboration between HR and AI development teams can help address potential biases, ensure transparency, and mitigate risks associated with AI implementation in various industries [05a4614d].
Researchers at Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab and Microsoft Research explore the unfolding wrinkle in a paper published by Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. The pillars of healthcare’s quadruple aim are improving population health, reducing healthcare costs, optimizing the patient experience, and maximizing job satisfaction for healthcare workers. The authors recommend four measures for avoiding AI-exacerbated negatives: 1) Avoid chasing the wrong metrics. 2) Always include a human subject matter expert in the loop. 3) Test, validate, and monitor models. 4) Use responsible AI practices. AI can help advance U.S. healthcare toward the quadruple aim by helping patients decide to obtain desired care, helping policymakers understand the relationship between social determinants of health and healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, and supporting providers' decision making. However, the unconsidered application of AI may increase healthcare costs without advancing the quadruple aim. An unwavering focus on and objective evaluation of how technological implementation helps achieve the quadruple aim is essential for improving healthcare efficiency and effectiveness [3fe914ae].
On April 8, leading American health stakeholders formed a collaborative partnership called the US Consensus Framework (USCF) to advance health equity and ethical collaboration in the US health ecosystem. The National Health Council (NHC), the National Medical Association (NMA), and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) are the key organizations involved. The NHC represents 160 million people in the US living with chronic diseases and disabilities, the NMA represents African-American physicians and their patients, and the PhRMA represents leading biopharmaceutical research companies. The USCF aims to establish best practices and high standards that center on the needs of patients and the promotion of health equity. The US joins the majority of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum's member economies in adopting a consensus framework for ethical collaboration across the health system. The Philippines adopted its own Consensus Framework in 2020. The goal is to put patients at the center of all healthcare efforts through the advancement of ethical principles [73012c0e].