AMA Demands Greater Transparency and Oversight in Imaging AI

June 15, 2025

The American Medical Association urges greater transparency and oversight for imaging AI to maximize trust and patient safety.

Key Details

  • AMA passed a resolution advocating for explainable AI tools in radiology and other fields.
  • The association calls for third-party oversight of AI algorithms rather than relying solely on vendor claims.
  • AMA emphasizes the need for detailed explanations of AI outputs, especially given potential 'life or death consequences.'
  • Intellectual property concerns should not outweigh the need for explainable AI in medicine.
  • Lack of explainability may put physicians in difficult positions and undermine their clinical judgment.

Why It Matters

The AMA's stance highlights the critical need for trustworthy AI tools in radiology, impacting both provider decision-making and patient care. Increased transparency and oversight may shape future AI regulations, adoption, and industry practices.

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