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Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.
AI Summary
This bill prescribes requirements and safeguards for AI and algorithms in health insurance utilization reviews.
Business Impact
If you use AI for health insurance reviews in New York, you must comply with new requirements or face penalties.
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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
Bill A08556 prescribes requirements and safeguards for using AI and algorithms in health and accident insurance utilization reviews.
Key Provisions
- Prescribes requirements for AI use in health insurance utilization reviews.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to insurance
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BRONSON | Primary |
| Karines Reyes D | Primary |
| KAVANAGH | Primary |
| MOSLEY | Primary |
| Pamela J. Hunter D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement safeguards for AI usage in utilization reviews
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Ensure transparency in decision-making algorithms
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A08556 prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of AI, algorithms, or software tools in utilization reviews for health and accident insurance. The bill aims to ensure these technologies are used responsibly and effectively.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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