AI Governance and Guidelines Reshape U.S. Healthcare

Healthcare organizations are increasingly prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI), with most health system CIOs now overseeing AI strategy despite only 2% viewing their EHR AI capabilities as mature. Operational efficiency and cost reduction are top drivers for AI adoption, and formal governance committees are becoming widespread. The Joint Commission, in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI, is preparing to release evidence-based guidelines and a certification program to promote safe and ethical AI use across over 80% of U.S. healthcare organizations. Generative AI is expected to transform patient experience, clinical decision-making, and documentation processes. Practical AI applications are being piloted, such as Stanford's AI-powered EHR tool, while companies like Danone explore AI's potential to enhance care for diverse age groups. These developments mark a shift toward coordinated, regulated, and strategic AI integration in healthcare.