AHLA’s Speaking of Health Law | Sponsored by Clearwater
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how behavioral health services are delivered — raising new opportunities, regulatory questions, and compliance challenges for providers. In this episode of AHLA’s Speaking of Health Law, Clearwater’s Wes Morris, Senior Director of Consulting Services, sits down with expert guests to explore the latest trends and legal developments impacting AI in behavioral health.
Listen to the Episode
Dive into practical insights on evolving AI use cases, emerging legislation, privacy and consent considerations, cross-state regulatory dynamics, and ethical obligations for behavioral health organizations leveraging AI tools.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- How current state and federal AI laws are shaping behavioral health innovation.
- What regulatory relief and “sandbox” programs mean for clinical AI applications.
- Key compliance considerations for AI tools like clinical decision support and chatbots.
- Privacy, consent, and ethical issues unique to AI in behavioral health.
About the Guests
Wes Morris, Senior Director, Consulting Services, Clearwater
Randi Seigel, Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Jéna Grady, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
Why This Matters
AI is rapidly influencing behavioral health delivery — from clinical decision support to digital engagement tools. Understanding the legal landscape and compliance implications is essential for healthcare leaders implementing or governing these technologies.
Podcast originally hosted and published by AHLA
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