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AI Summary
SB447 prohibits health carriers from using AI in patient care evaluations to ensure patient access to necessary medical services.
Business Impact
If you are a health carrier in Connecticut, you must stop using AI for patient care evaluations to avoid potential regulatory issues.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB447 aims to safeguard patient access to testing, medications, and procedures by prohibiting health carriers from using artificial intelligence in their evaluation processes. Health carriers must prepare for compliance, although the bill does not specify an effective date.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits health carriers from using AI in patient care evaluations.
- Aims to safeguard patient access to testing, medications, and procedures.
- Applies to all health carriers operating in Connecticut.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Saud Anwar D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the use of AI in patient care evaluations
Who: Health carriers
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny and penalties
Who: Health carriers
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny and penalties
Full Legal Analysis
SB447 prohibits health carriers from employing artificial intelligence in the evaluation and determination of patient care. This measure is designed to protect patient access to essential medical services, including testing, medications, and procedures. Health carriers, defined as entities that provide health insurance coverage, must comply with this prohibition, but the bill does not specify an effective date for compliance. The bill focuses on ensuring that patient care decisions are made without reliance on automated systems that may not adequately consider individual patient needs.
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