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  • Health Care Law Section 2024 Annual Meeting

    Sep 19, 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM (ET)
    Annual Meeting - The Good, Bad, and Unknown: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Location: Andiamo, 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48301 Time: 11:30 AM Registration 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Health Care Law Section Business Meeting - Deborah J. Williamson, Health Care Law Section, Chair, Williamson Health Law PLLC 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch/Networking 1:30 - 2:30 PM Program 2:30 - 3:00 PM Networking/Adjourn The Good, Bad, and Unknown: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is not just an innovation; it can be transformational. With AI's ability to analyze big data sets and support informed decision-making, it has the potential to dramatically improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies. However, the use of AI technologies in digital health presents a unique set of legal challenges and ethical considerations. This presentation aims to explore these challenges, focusing on privacy concerns, regulatory compliance, liability issues, and the ethical implications of AI decision-making in healthcare. Takeaways: 1. Understanding AI in Healthcare : Briefly outline the current state of AI technologies in the healthcare sector, including diagnostic tools, treatment plan development, patient monitoring and engagement, billing and collections, and administrative tasks. 2. Legal Challenges and Regulatory Landscape : Discuss the legal challenges posed by AI in healthcare, including data privacy, patient consent, anticipated state and federal AI regulations, and fraud and abuse risks. 3. Liability and Ethical Considerations : Explore the liability issues related to AI-driven medical decisions, the role of human oversight, and the ethical considerations in deploying AI solutions that impact patient care. 4. Navigating the Future : Offer insights into how healthcare providers and legal professionals can navigate the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare, establish governance frameworks, and ensure that technological advancements benefit patient care while safeguarding legal and ethical standards. Speakers: Andrea Linna , Parnter at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a members of the firm's digital health industry group and its healthcare practice. Lauren Willens , Senior Counsel for Henry Ford Health. Register: https://bit.ly/466oZsf