Understanding the Legal and Ethical Implications of AI in Healthcare with Carmel Shachar

In this episode, I welcome Carmel Shachar, Faculty Director of the Health Law and Policy Clinic and Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation. We delve into how AI is shaping the future of healthcare, its profound impacts and the vital importance of thoughtful regulation. The interplay between AI and healthcare is increasingly critical, pushing the boundaries of medicine while challenging our regulatory frameworks.

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) AI’s challenges in balancing patient data needs.
(03:09) The revolutionary potential of AI in healthcare innovation.
(04:30) How AI is driving precision and personalized medicine.
(06:19) The urgent need for healthcare system evolution.
(09:00) Potential negative impacts of poorly implemented AI.
(12:00) The unique challenges posed by AI as a medical device.
(15:10) Minimizing regulatory handoffs to enhance AI efficacy.
(18:00) How AI can reduce healthcare disparities.
(20:00) Ethical considerations and biases in AI deployment.
(25:00) AI’s growing impact on healthcare operations and management.
(30:00) Enhancing patient-physician communication with AI tools.
(39:00) Future directions in AI and healthcare policy.

Resources Mentioned:

Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
Carmel Shachar's Faculty Profile at Harvard Law School
Precision Medicine, Artificial Intelligence and the Law Project
Petrie-Flom Center Blog

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