New Partnership to Develop AI Standards in U.S. Healthcare
Slice of Healthcare Team
06/16/2025
Key highlights
- The Joint Commission and CHAI form a strategic partnership
- New AI playbooks, tools, and certification program to launch
- Guidance to reach over 80% of U.S. healthcare organizations
- First AI guidance available in Fall 2025
- AI adoption rapidly increasing across healthcare
Notable Quotes
“ In the decade ahead, nothing has the capacity to change healthcare more than AI in terms of innovation, transformation and disruption... By working with CHAI, we are creating a roadmap and offering guidance for healthcare organizations so they can harness this technology in ways that not only support safety but engender trust among stakeholders. ”
Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, President and CEO at The Joint Commission
“ Partnering with The Joint Commission means we can help healthcare organizations utilize AI and the many benefits these new technologies bring, at a scale we have never been able to achieve before. ”
Dr. Brian Anderson, MD, President and CEO at CHAI
“ The integration of AI into healthcare presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. This effort between The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI represents a thoughtful approach to navigating how to best deploy and implement these emerging technologies. ”
Michael Pfeffer, MD, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Stanford Health Care
Why This Matters
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for AI standards in U.S. healthcare. As AI adoption accelerates across clinical workflows, patient monitoring, and drug approvals, the need for consistent, trustworthy guidance is more pressing than ever. The Joint Commission and CHAI’s collaboration will ensure that AI is implemented safely and equitably across healthcare organizations, setting a precedent for responsible innovation in patient care. Their joint efforts will provide healthcare leaders with the tools and certifications necessary to foster trust and improve outcomes, helping to shape the future of data-driven healthcare.
