The proposed bill establishes a regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence Augmented and Autonomous Service Providers (AAASPs) in Iowa's healthcare sector, creating a new Board of Autonomous Medical Practice to oversee their licensing and regulation. The bill introduces definitions for various types of clinical AI services and outlines the conditions under which these services require licensure. It specifies the board's composition, which includes members from medical and ethical backgrounds, and details its authority to grant, suspend, or revoke licenses, conduct audits, and establish operational standards. The bill also mandates that AAASPs maintain a professional duty of loyalty to patients and outlines the licensure process, including application procedures, fees, and requirements for transparency and compliance with safety benchmarks.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for provisional licenses, insurance requirements, and the need for informed consent from patients. It emphasizes the importance of value-based care models for reimbursement and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services in developing reimbursement codes for licensed AAASPs. The legislation aims to ensure patient safety and ethical standards in the use of AI in healthcare while promoting innovation in medical technology. It also prohibits unlicensed individuals from engaging in clinical AI services and allows the board to impose civil penalties for violations, ensuring compliance with existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10A.504, 147.13, 4A.5