Future Of Health: The Emerging Landscape Of Augmented Intelligence In Health Care

In this comprehensive report, the AMA and Manatt Health explore the transformational potential of augmented intelligence (AI) in the practice of medicine and outline practical considerations for physicians who are using or considering using AI-based tools for clinical or administrative purposes.

AI in health care is not new. The use of AI in medicine dates to the mid-20th century and has been increasingly used in recent years in radiology, cardiology and neurology. Recent technological developments—such […]

By | March 3rd, 2024 ||

Telehealth Update: Controlled Substances & E/M Claims

Prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”), the federal Ryan Haight Act allowed a provider to prescribe controlled substance medications to a patient only after conducting an in-person evaluation of that patient (with limited exceptions). At the beginning of the PHE, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) granted temporary exceptions to the in-person requirement and allowed the prescribing of controlled medications via telehealth encounters in order to prevent lapses in care.

As reported here earlier, […]

By | March 2nd, 2024 ||

Leveraging Risk Management Frameworks For AI Solutions In Health Care

As recently described by The New England Journal of Medicine, the liability risks associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) in a health care setting are substantial and have caused consternation among sector participants. To illustrate that point:

“Some attorneys counsel health care organizations with dire warnings about liability and dauntingly long lists of legal concerns. Unfortunately, liability concern can lead to overly conservative decisions, including reluctance to try new things.”

“… in most states, plaintiffs alleging that […]

By | March 1st, 2024 ||