HB 1620
Disclosure of artificial intelligence use in health care.
May require changes to AI practices. Monitor and prepare.
TL;DR
Indiana Representative King introduced HB 1620, requiring healthcare providers to tell patients when they use AI in medical decisions. If a doctor, hospital, or insurance company uses AI to diagnose you, recommend treatment, or decide coverage, they must disclose this to patients in writing.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, physician practices) must create written disclosures when AI assists in diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or care decisions
Health insurance companies must notify members when AI influences coverage determinations, prior authorizations, or claim denials
Telehealth platforms using AI chatbots or automated triage systems need patient consent protocols
Medical device companies whose products use AI algorithms may need to update user documentation and training materials
No specified penalties or enforcement mechanisms in the current bill text
Implementation timeline not yet specified; would likely take effect July 1 following passage
What Should You Do
Inventory all AI tools currently used in patient care, billing, or insurance decisions across your organization
Draft template disclosure language for AI use and run it by legal counsel
Review vendor contracts to identify which third-party tools use AI in healthcare workflows
Monitor this bill through the Indiana House Health Committee where it will likely be assigned
Prepare cost estimates for updating patient consent forms and staff training on disclosure requirements
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
introduced
Authored by Representative King
January 21, 2025
introduced
Authored by Representative King
January 21, 2025
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