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Provides that health insurance plans would provide coverage the use of artificial intelligence technology for analysis of breast tissue diagnostic imaging.
AI Summary
Bill H8073 mandates health insurance coverage for AI technology in breast tissue diagnostic imaging in Rhode Island.
Business Impact
If you provide health insurance in RI, you must cover AI for breast imaging analysis.
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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 H8073 requires Rhode Island health insurance plans to cover AI technology for breast tissue imaging analysis. The bill does not define AI technology or specify penalties for non-compliance.
Key Provisions
- Health insurance plans must cover AI technology for breast tissue imaging analysis.
Latest Legislative Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Brianna Henries D | Sponsor | HD-064 |
| Julie Casimiro D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
| June Speakman D | Sponsor | HD-068 |
| Justine Caldwell D | Sponsor | HD-030 |
| Kathleen Fogarty D | Sponsor | HD-035 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure coverage for AI analysis of breast tissue imaging
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Who: Health insurance providers
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Full Legal Analysis
Bill H8073, introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly, proposes that health insurance plans provide coverage for the use of artificial intelligence technology specifically for the analysis of breast tissue diagnostic imaging. The bill's intent is to integrate advanced technological solutions into healthcare, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy. However, the bill does not define what constitutes 'artificial intelligence technology,' which may lead to ambiguity in its implementation. Additionally, the bill does not outline any penalties for non-compliance, leaving enforcement mechanisms unclear.
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