ACEP members are driving policies and conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) in emergency medicine and beyond.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation to set new standards for AI use in patient care and coverage decisions.
PA House Bill 1925 is sponsored by ACEP member Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD, FACEP and was just introduced with significant input from the Pennsylvania chapter of ACEP (PACEP).
If passed, it would require insurers, medical facilities, and clinicians to disclose the use of AI-based algorithms in clinical decisions or utilization reviews. For months, PACEP has worked with Rep. Venkat, MD, and others to prioritize transparency and accountability for AI in health care.
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“We are pleased to see several of our recommendations reflected in the final version. We appreciate Rep. Venkat, MD, for seeking our input as an organization and look forward to continuing to work with him as an ally to emergency medicine, for healthcare across Pennsylvania, and the patients we serve.” - Elizabeth Barrall Werley, MD, FACEP, President of PACEP |
In a press release, Rep. Venkat noted the need for regulations as AI’s influence in clinical practice grows.
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“As the only physician in the General Assembly, I have seen the rapid growth of AI usage in health care in real time. I am grateful for my bipartisan colleagues, including fellow health professionals, who are joining me on this legislation to make sure Pennsylvanians can be confident that AI is being used responsibly and effectively in the health care industry.” - Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD |
At the national level, ACEP is bringing together experts across the specialty to shape AI use in emergency medicine. ACEP established a new Artificial Intelligence committee and advocates for policies that prioritize and support physician expertise and decision-making.
This week, ACEP hosted the inaugural All Emergency Medicine AI Summit, a two-day event bringing together members of SAEM, CORD, ACOEP, ABEM, AAEM, EMRA, AACEM and AOBEM to prepare for how AI will transform EM education, research, and clinical practice. As ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo said, “The future is here—let’s build it responsibly together.”
