CHAI Transitions from Regulatory Attempts to a Best-Practice Library for Health AI

pswider · x · 2026-08-10

This article analyzes the evolving role of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). Although CHAI's attempt to establish a national network of assurance labs failed and it explicitly lacks regulatory authority, it successfully transitioned into a free library of health AI evaluation methods.

The author notes that CHAI's certification program with The Joint Commission, along with its newly released playbook featuring 42 best practices, provides healthcare organizations with literature-backed metrics and lifecycle frameworks. The piece advises health leaders to integrate these evaluation standards into their procurement processes, demanding primary evidence from vendors rather than simple attestations.

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