Navigating the Intersection of Health Data, AI, and Privacy Law: Current Trends and Legal Implications

Jessica Lee, Eric Cook, John Hegeman

The convergence of health data and artificial intelligence (AI) presents a complex and evolving landscape of legal challenges and opportunities. Our panel will cover:

1. Data Privacy Regulations in Healthcare
   • Washington state, state privacy laws, HIPAA, CIMA, etc. and their impact on the collection, storage, and sharing of health data for AI-driven applications.
2. AI in Medical Research: The legal considerations surrounding the use of AI in medical research including consent, de-identification, and the sharing of research data.
   • The intersection of informed consent and privacy consent
   • Patient Data Access and Control
3. AI in Health Tech 
   • Data Sharing and Interoperability
4. Building a Review Cycle for Privacy And Ethical Data Use 
   • Addressing the legal aspects of AI bias, fairness, and transparency, and mitigating potential discrimination issues in health data analytics.

Jessica Lee, Partner, Loeb & Loeb
Eric Cook, Health Data Privacy Attorney, Loeb & Loeb LLP
John Hegeman, Senior Associate General Counsel, Optum Privacy Office

Reading Materials:

• Health Data Comparison Chart
• Understanding the Health Regulatory Triangle through Pixels — HIPAA, FTC’s Breach Notification Rule, and State Privacy Regulations
• Health Data Decision Tree
• Navigating Health Data Privacy in AI—Balancing Ethics and Innovation