H7538 – Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act

RILawState

Date Passed

6/22/2026

Effective Date

6/22/2026

Summary

Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities that use artificial intelligence to document in-person or telehealth visits to notify patients of that AI use and review AI-generated documentation for accuracy after the visit.

Healthcare Implications

Directly affects ambient documentation, AI scribing, and other AI tools used to memorialize patient visits. Healthcare providers and facilities must notify patients when AI is used for visit documentation and remain responsible for reviewing the resulting documentation for accuracy.

Operational Implications

  • Healthcare providers and healthcare facilities using AI to document in-person or telehealth visits must notify patients that AI is being used for that purpose and review the AI-generated documentation for accuracy after the visit.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Safety & Risk

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government