AAMI, CTA partners to develop healthcare AI standards

Editor's Note

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has entered into a partnership with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to develop new standards for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, according to an October 1 report in DOTmed. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two organizations, the agreement is meant to promote patient safety and best practices. Specific areas of coordination are reported to include the following:

• Post-market surveillance methodology for over-the-counter (OTC) health devices
• Evaluation and assessment criteria for AI- and ML-enabled products
• Other activities such as mutual recognition of standards, information sharing, and workshops
• The potential for additional collaborative projects

“As health technologies develop at an unprecedented rate, industry-driven standards will be crucial to ensuring the efficacy, safety, and innovation of these products and services,” said Kerri Haresign, senior director of Technology and Standards at CTA. “For CTA, collaborating with AAMI marks an important step in creating the standards needed to guide the responsible development of AI in healthcare."