AMA proposes governance framework for agentic AI taking on clinical functions
The AMA has published a framework aimed at ensuring that increasingly capable AI improves care while clinical responsibility and authority remain aligned. The document was published on October 13.
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- The principles of responsibility and authority provide a basis for documenting AI-assisted decisions.
- hospital manager
- A starting point for drafting an institutional AI governance policy.
- health IT
- When designing agentic systems, the requirement of clinical authority is worth taking into account.
Sources
- A governance framework for agentic AI assuming clinical functions | American Medical Associationama-assn.org · Oct 13, 2026
- A governance framework for agentic AI assuming clinical functionsamerican medical association | ama · Oct 13, 2026
- American Medical Association rolls out governance framework for agentic AI solutions - Fierce Healthcarefiercehealthcare.com · Oct 16, 2026 · magyar
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