Bill > HB1925

This bill establishes regulations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Pennsylvania, specifically within healthcare facilities, by insurance companies, and by Medical Assistance (MA) or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care plans. For healthcare facilities, it mandates disclosures to patients when AI is used for clinical decision-making or similar tasks, requires responsible AI use that doesn't supersede human judgment or discriminate, and necessitates annual compliance statements. Insurers must disclose AI use in their utilization review process (the process of determining if a requested service is medically necessary or appropriate) to providers and covered individuals, also requiring responsible use and compliance statements. Similarly, MA or CHIP managed care plans must adhere to these disclosure and responsible use requirements for their utilization review processes. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" broadly as a machine-based system that makes predictions or decisions, including generative AI which creates new content. It imposes duties on the Department of Health for facilities, the Insurance Department for insurers, and the Department of Human Services for MA/CHIP plans, including oversight, enforcement, and the imposition of penalties for violations, while also allowing for plans of correction. The legislation aims to ensure transparency, fairness, and safety in the application of AI within these critical sectors.