Safety news roundup

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform many aspects of health care, including patient safety:

  • The Lucian Leape Institute of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) offers a report, “Patient Safety and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges for Care Delivery” on the potential benefits, risks and challenges of generative AI in clinical care. An expert panel suggests ways to navigate the evolving landscape. Read the report
  • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop on the opportunities and challenges for improving diagnosis in the era of digital health and artificial intelligence. See video playlist and presentation slides
  • The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare recently hosted a webinar, "The Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Healthcare: Opportunity or Threat?" Panelists explained how AI is being used in health care now, and what we can expect in the near future and long-term. Watch the recording
  • A new research funding opportunity from AHRQ will assess positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence deployed in health care delivery systems. Applications are due Sept 25. Learn more and apply here
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