Bill > S2997

This bill establishes comprehensive protections for health care professionals using Artificial Intelligence Clinical Decision Support Systems (AI/CDSS) in their work. The legislation requires covered entities (such as healthcare facilities and health plans) to adopt policies that preserve health care professionals' independent judgment when using AI technologies, explicitly allowing professionals to override AI recommendations if they believe doing so is appropriate for patient care or necessary to comply with civil rights laws. The bill mandates that entities create AI/CDSS committees, provide training on AI usage and potential biases, and prohibit sharing override data that could identify specific professionals. Furthermore, the bill protects health care professionals from adverse employment actions, such as termination, demotion, or disciplinary measures, when they override AI outputs in good faith. It establishes robust whistleblower protections for individuals who report potential violations, and provides mechanisms for enforcement through the Department of Labor and Health and Human Services, including the ability for individuals to file civil actions with potential monetary damages. The legislation also requires the development of educational materials to help covered entities and health care professionals understand their rights and responsibilities, while explicitly stating that the bill does not protect professionals from medical malpractice claims resulting from AI overrides.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2997/all-info