The Joint Commission Partners with Coalition for Health AI to Develop Healthcare AI Best Practices
The Joint Commission (TJC) recently announced a new collaboration with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) to develop a set of healthcare AI best practices and promote their adoption at hospitals and health systems nationwide.
Why It Matters
TJC, known for setting healthcare standards and accrediting over 23,000 healthcare organizations in the U.S., will work with CHAI, a nonprofit organization founded by providers and technology developers. Together, they aim to co-develop new tools and playbooks to promote responsible AI standards in healthcare.
The Collaboration
The collaboration will focus on creating a new certification program based on TJC’s evidence-based standards and CHAI’s consensus-based best practices for health AI. The first guidance is expected to be available in the fall of 2025, with the AI certification program to follow.
The Larger Trend
Recent research shows that the adoption of AI in healthcare is increasing across various use cases, such as workflow automation, predictive analytics, patient monitoring, and drug approvals. However, there is still a wide variation in approaches to AI implementation, prompting the need for concrete guidance to protect staff, patients, and operations.
Statements from Leaders
Dr. Michael Pfeffer, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Stanford Health Care, praised the partnership between TJC and CHAI, highlighting the potential for innovation, risk mitigation, and improved patient outcomes with AI implementation in healthcare. Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President and CEO of TJC, emphasized the importance of integrating AI into healthcare to improve patient care.
CHAI’s Progress
CHAI has been actively building its membership to nearly 3,000 organizations and launched its open-source “nutrition label” model card transparency tools earlier this year. Dr. Brian Anderson, President and CEO of CHAI, expressed his excitement about partnering with TJC to help healthcare organizations leverage AI for better patient outcomes.
Conclusion
The collaboration between TJC and CHAI signifies a significant step towards establishing consistent standards for AI in healthcare. By working together, they aim to transform data-driven healthcare and enhance patient safety and quality. This partnership holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes for all.
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Written by Mike Miliard, Executive Editor of Healthcare IT News. Contact the writer at mike.miliard@himssmedia.com.
