Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Legal Issues

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform various facets of healthcare, but it also raises multiple legal issues that lack definitive answers or even a comprehensive set of questions at present. This essay explores key legal concerns related to AI in healthcare, including licensure, privacy, data security, regulation, and liability. Regulatory frameworks are evolving, with the FDA and FTC playing significant roles, yet the approach remains fragmented. Questions of intellectual property, malpractice, product liability, and civil procedure are complex and unresolved. Reimbursement policies are beginning to address AI, but concerns about bias and professional unemployment persist. This dynamic landscape requires healthcare professionals to stay informed and adaptable as legal standards evolve.