HB 1540
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Creates new compliance requirements or restricts common AI uses. Action needed.
TL;DR
Indiana HB 1540 creates new rules for healthcare professionals using AI to make medical decisions. The bill requires doctors, nurses, and other licensed healthcare providers to disclose when they use AI tools for diagnosis or treatment recommendations, and makes them legally responsible for any AI-generated medical advice they provide to patients.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, telehealth platforms) must implement AI disclosure protocols for any diagnostic or treatment recommendation tools
Medical malpractice liability explicitly extends to AI-assisted decisions, meaning providers cannot blame the AI vendor if something goes wrong
Applies to all licensed healthcare professionals in Indiana including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialists
No specific compliance deadline mentioned in the bill; requirements take effect upon passage
Violations could result in professional licensing board actions and increased malpractice exposure
Healthcare AI vendors may need to update user agreements and training materials to reflect provider liability
What Should You Do
Review all AI tools currently used in clinical decision-making and create disclosure templates for patient communications
Update medical malpractice insurance policies to ensure coverage for AI-assisted care decisions
Train clinical staff on new disclosure requirements and document AI use in patient records
Healthcare AI vendors should revise terms of service and consider additional liability insurance
Monitor Indiana Medical Licensing Board for guidance on implementation (typically issued within 90 days of signing)
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
introduced
Signed by the Governor
April 26, 2017
introduced
Signed by the Governor
April 26, 2017
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