Summary
This white paper outlines the governance framework for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems, emphasizing the need for a trusted 'HealthCare+ Framework'. It identifies key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and health technology solution providers, and discusses their interconnected roles in ensuring safety, ethics, and continuous improvement. The document details five foundational considerations essential for effective governance: culture, leadership, and people; person-centred care; partnerships and collaboration; evidence and lived experiences; and safety and quality. Each consideration is explored in the context of AI, highlighting the importance of adapting existing governance structures to incorporate emerging technologies while maintaining patient safety and care standards. The paper advocates for a unified approach that aligns stakeholders around shared responsibilities, ensuring that AI technologies are developed and implemented ethically and effectively across the healthcare ecosystem.
