Senate HELP Committee Chairman Releases Draft Legislation on AI in Healthcare
Published November 02, 2026
By AACOM GRHA
Federal Policy Patient Care
- On October 29, 2026, Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released draft legislation aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare while establishing safeguards for their responsible use. The proposal would direct HHS to identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve healthcare outcomes and operations and develop training resources to help healthcare professionals effectively implement AI tools.
- The draft also outlines a Food and Drug Administration review process for AI-enabled medical software and a pathway for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make coverage determinations for AI-based services. Stakeholder feedback on the proposal is requested by December 1, 2026. View the full draft here.