States Split on Regulating AI in Medicine
Summary
States are developing rules for medical AI as federal regulation remains incomplete. Brian Anderson of the Coalition for Health AI warned that different state requirements could complicate adoption, especially as hospitals consider AI systems that act more independently.Key Facts
- Manatt Health reported that state legislatures introduced more than 280 AI bills affecting health care in the first half of 2026.
- By the end of July, 33 AI-related health care measures had become law in 22 states.
- Anderson said hospitals are concerned about using autonomous AI systems in high-risk settings.
- Regulators have not settled what level of accuracy is adequate for AI tools used in higher-risk medical decisions.
- Utah is piloting Doctronic AI assistance for renewals of existing prescriptions, with a licensed practitioner authorizing every request.
- In April, the Utah Medical Licensing Board recommended suspending the pilot pending further discussion, citing the need for clinical reassessment and patient-safety concerns.
- Anderson said inconsistent state rules could make it harder for health systems and technology companies to operate nationally.
- The Coalition for Health AI is working with states and other groups to encourage more consistent rules.
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