New Joint Commission Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

New Joint Commission Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare 
The National Law Review; by  Paul R. DeMuro, PhD, Brandon K. von Kriegelstein, Taylor M. Stilwell Katten; 10/28/25 
On September 17, 2025, the Joint Commission, in collaboration with the Coalition for Health AI (“CHAI”), issued its first high-level framework on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in healthcare.  The Guidance on the Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare (“Guidance”) is intended to help hospitals and health systems responsibly deploy, govern, and monitor AI tools across organizations.  The goal of the Guidance is to help “…the industry align elements that enhance patient safety by reducing risks associated with AI error and improving administrative, operational, and patient outcomes by leveraging AI’s potential.” ... The seven core elements articulated by the Guidance are:

1. AI Policies and Governance Structures: ...
2. Patient Privacy and Transparency: ...
3. Data Security and Data Use Protections: ...
4. Ongoing Quality Monitoring: ...
5. Voluntary, Blinded Reporting of AI Safety-Related Events: ...
6. Risk and Bias Assessment: ...
7. Education and Training: ...