HIMSS advocates for consistent nationwide AI regulation - MobiHealthNews

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has published public policy principles advocating for consistent nationwide AI regulation in the United States. The organization's document recommends establishing AI guardrails to maintain safety and trustworthiness while applying uniformly across states to avoid complications for developers.

The 40-page principles outline recommendations including risk-based approaches and transparency requirements for AI systems in healthcare. HIMSS states that inconsistent state-level regulations create challenges for developers operating across multiple jurisdictions. The guidance comes as multiple states have implemented their own AI regulations for healthcare applications.

This advocacy aligns with ongoing federal efforts to develop national AI legislation that could preempt conflicting state laws. HIMSS represents healthcare information technology professionals and organizations involved in digital health implementation.