Pennsylvania House Passes AI Healthcare Disclosure Bill
House Bill 1925 mandates that facilities disclose artificial intelligence usage to patients and insurers.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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On September 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1925 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in clinical and insurance settings. The legislation requires healthcare providers to notify patients about AI integration during each episode of care.
Why it matters
The bill seeks to preserve human oversight in medical decision-making by prohibiting artificial intelligence from superseding independent clinical judgment. It further ensures transparency by forcing providers to publish AI usage details on their websites and in written notices.
The legislation requires healthcare facilities to conduct at least one annual performance review of any deployed AI systems. AI technology is explicitly restricted from superseding independent clinical judgment during utilization reviews.
The players
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
This is the lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly responsible for drafting and passing state-level legislation.
Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee
This standing committee of the Pennsylvania Senate is tasked with the legislative review and oversight of bills concerning institutional standards.
The details
Beyond mandatory notifications, the bill restricts how insurance companies may rely on automated systems for utilization reviews. Facilities must inform patients of AI tools both on their websites and through direct written notifications.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1925.
October 14, 2026: The legislation was referred to the Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee.
The Tech Race
House Bill 1925 represents a legislative effort to establish guardrails as healthcare providers increasingly adopt automated decision-making tools. This initiative reflects a broader movement to ensure that traditional clinical judgment remains the final authority in patient diagnostics and insurance reviews.
Patients will receive more transparency, as they will be notified in writing when artificial intelligence is utilized during their medical care. These rules prevent automated systems from having the final say in insurance utilization reviews, ensuring that doctors retain authority over clinical outcomes.
The takeaway
Patients in Pennsylvania should expect clearer communication regarding the role of technology in their treatment plans as hospitals update their disclosure policies. Maintaining human-led clinical oversight remains a central goal of this regulatory shift.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest regulatory efforts regarding Artificial Intelligence currently being debated in the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Radiology Business.
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