AI Beats Doctors on Diagnosis, But Regulators Aren't Convinced
A Harvard-led Science study finds AI beat doctors on diagnosis and ER triage tasks, fueling debate over regulation and clinical readiness.
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FDA Opens Comment Window on Generative AI Medical Device Rules
FDA opened public comment on regulating generative AI medical devices, proposing risk tiers and doctor-style competency testing by Oct. 19, 2026.
MedSense AI Diagnostic System Sparks Doctor Debate
BioGen AI's MedSense claims to outdiagnose doctors, fueling debate over AI's expanding, loosely regulated role in hospitals.
Intermountain Adds AI-Powered MRI to Speed Up Scans
Intermountain Medical Center becomes the second US hospital to deploy an AI-enhanced MRI machine that speeds scans and sharpens images.
Democrats Push AI Pledge as FDA Weighs Medical Device Rules
Democrats sign an AI regulation pledge as the FDA seeks feedback on AI medical devices amid mental health AI lawsuits and healthcare ROI debates.
Mental Health AI Faces Scrutiny as Lawsuits, FDA Talks Mount
A Pennsylvania lawsuit and new FDA feedback push highlight gaps in mental health AI oversight and trust.
AI Radiology Tools Speed Diagnoses Amid Workforce Shortage
AI radiology tools promise faster reports amid a radiologist shortage, but FDA oversight and outcome data still lag behind adoption.
AI in Healthcare: Promise, Errors and Regulatory Gaps in 2026
AI's rapid healthcare adoption faces scrutiny after a Mayo Clinic lawsuit alleges a 67% diagnostic error rate, raising oversight concerns.
Mayo Clinic Faces Suit Over AI Diagnostic Tool's Error Rate
A federal lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic's AI diagnostic tool had a 67% error rate, fueling scrutiny of AI's growing role in health care.
FDA Weighs Doctor-Style Testing for AI Medical Devices
FDA proposes doctor-like competency testing for generative AI medical devices as approvals and safety concerns both rise.
FDA Seeks Public Input on AI Medical Device Oversight
FDA opens public feedback on AI-enabled medical devices as scrutiny grows over safety and diagnostic breakthroughs.
Hospitals Ramp Up AI Use as Safety Concerns Mount
UPMC-KLAS report shows most hospitals now use AI, as nurses, doctors and analysts push for stronger safety and oversight rules.
NeuralCloud Wins ISO 13485 Nod Amid AI Medical Device Push
NeuralCloud earns ISO 13485 MDSAP certification for its ECG AI platform as FDA reshapes rules for AI medical diagnostics.
FDA Tightens Oversight as AI Medical Devices Hit 1,357
FDA reshapes AI medical device oversight as approvals top 1,357 amid safety, cybersecurity, and tool reliability concerns.
FDA Rethinks AI Medical Device Oversight Amid Growing Risks
FDA reshapes AI medical device oversight as approvals double, surgical errors emerge, and its own review tool struggles.
BioLayer, DeSci Push to Break Healthcare Data Monopoly
Decentralized data models like BioLayer, new state AI laws, and federal debates are reshaping medical AI oversight and access.
AI Scribes in Medicine: Learning Tool or Risky Crutch
Educators, hospitals and patients weigh whether AI scribes and clinical AI tools aid or undermine medical learning and care.
States Race to Regulate AI in Healthcare Amid Safety Fears
States enacted 14 new AI healthcare laws by mid-2026 amid growing safety warnings about clinical AI reliability and oversight gaps.
Aidoc's Generative AI Push Tests FDA's Medical Device Rules
Aidoc seeks FDA clearance for generative AI radiology reports, spotlighting gaps in AI device approval and Medicare coverage rules.
Cancer Survivors Build AI Platform to Guide Patient Care
Cancer survivors from Washington launch an AI platform to help patients manage records, treatment and clinical trials.