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AI Summary
Hospitals must confirm diagnostic algorithms are certified and accurate before use, and patients must consent to their use.
Business Impact
If you operate a hospital in Illinois, you must ensure diagnostic algorithms are certified and obtain patient consent before use.
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— 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
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What This Means
This bill mandates that hospitals confirm the certification and accuracy of diagnostic algorithms before use. Patients must also be informed and consent to the use of these algorithms, ensuring transparency and choice in their healthcare decisions.
Key Provisions
- Hospitals must confirm diagnostic algorithms are certified by relevant state departments.
- Algorithms must show equal or greater accuracy compared to other diagnostic methods.
- Patients must be informed about the use of diagnostic algorithms.
- Patients must have the option to decline the use of diagnostic algorithms.
- The algorithm cannot be the only diagnostic method available.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Flowers D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
Compliance Checklist
Confirm certification of diagnostic algorithms
Who: Hospitals
Penalty: Potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Who: Hospitals
Penalty: Potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Obtain patient consent before using diagnostic algorithms
Who: Hospitals
Penalty: Potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Who: Hospitals
Penalty: Potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires hospitals to confirm that any diagnostic algorithm used for patient diagnosis is certified by the Department of Public Health and the Department of Innovation and Technology. Additionally, the algorithm must demonstrate diagnostic accuracy equal to or greater than other methods and cannot be the sole diagnostic option available to patients. Compliance is required from all hospitals licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, and the Medical Patient Rights Act. Patients are granted rights under the Medical Patient Rights Act, including being informed about the use of diagnostic algorithms and having the option to decline their use. This legislation aligns with growing trends in healthcare to ensure algorithmic accountability and patient autonomy, similar to regulations seen in other states regarding AI in healthcare.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB3662 on official legislature website →
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