Artificial intelligence is transforming health care, but its rapid adoption presents significant governance, risk, and regulatory challenges. This episode from AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections Top 10 series dives into how health care organizations can navigate the complex landscape of AI in 2026, ensuring responsible deployment while mitigating legal and operational risks. Experts Zi Peng and Alya Sulaiman discuss AI’s impact on privacy, accountability, and patient safety, offering actionable insights to safeguard health organizations as AI technology evolves.

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The Role of AI in Health Care: A 2026 Outlook

Artificial intelligence is reshaping health care, but its growing use brings new legal and operational risks. This episode explores the evolving landscape of AI in health care and the pressing issues organizations face as they integrate these technologies.

Governance, Risk, and Regulation Challenges with AI in Health Care

The rapid adoption of AI in health care introduces uncertainty around liability, accountability, and oversight. Zi Peng and Alya Sulaiman discuss the lack of clear liability frameworks, inconsistent AI risk definitions, and how health organizations can navigate these challenges.

How AI Impacts Health Data Privacy and Compliance

AI is transforming data management and privacy in health care. Alya and Zi examine how organizations can meet compliance requirements and ensure privacy protections, even as AI innovations evolve.

State vs Federal AI Regulation in Health Care: A Balancing Act

State-level laws, such as those in Maryland and California, are emerging to ensure AI-driven decisions remain fair and patient-centered. The episode unpacks the tension between federal efforts to promote AI innovation and state laws focused on transparency and safety.

Practical Steps for Strengthening AI Governance in Health Care

Organizations must implement strong governance structures and risk-based oversight when deploying AI. This episode provides actionable guidance on how health care leaders can bolster AI governance, invest in training, and build documentation for responsible AI use.

Navigating Accountability and Oversight in AI Health Solutions

As AI becomes more integral to health care, questions around accountability and oversight are becoming more pressing. Learn how organizations can manage these challenges to ensure ethical and legal compliance in AI-driven health solutions.

The Future of AI in Health Care: Balancing Innovation and Patient Safety

The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the balance between AI innovation and patient safety, offering health care organizations key strategies to ensure AI’s responsible use amid evolving regulatory changes.

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Zi Peng

Zi Peng

Dr. Zi Peng, a Managing Director in StoneTurn’s Los Angeles office, brings over a decade of experience in economics and the application of advanced statistical models across various sectors, including […]

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