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Council for Healthcare AI Responsibility & Safety (CHAIRS)

A council of healthcare leaders, technologists, and accreditation and compliance experts advancing the conversation on responsible AI deployment in patient care
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Purpose

About CHAIRS & council mission

CHAIRS brings together healthcare leaders, accreditation and compliance experts, and technologists to advance responsible AI deployment in patient care. The council synthesizes guidance from regulators, accreditors, clinical leaders, and technology developers and publishes benchmark data and reference materials that inform health system, payer, and policy decisions. CHAIRS was convened and is supported by Verbal AI Technologies.

Council Members

Leaders shaping AI safety in healthcare

Council members bring expertise in clinical care, regulation, and technology to guide responsible AI adoption in patient care.

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Dr. Lyle Berkowitz
Founder and Chairman, KeyCare
20+ years as PCP and health system executive at Northwestern Medicine
Founding Council Member, Verbal advisor
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Todd M. Gower
Chief Compliance Officer, L.A. Care Health Plan
Over 23 years experience in governance and compliance management
Founding Council Member, Verbal advisor
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Dr. Mark R. Chassin
President Emeritus, The Joint Commission
Former Commissioner, New York State Department of Health
Founding Council Member, Verbal advisor
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Fred Brown
Former Chairman, The Joint Commission & American Hospital Association
Founding CEO, BJC HealthCare
Founding Council Member, Verbal advisor
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Dr. Robert Monarch
Co-founder & CEO of Valtera
Former engineering lead, new products at Apple
Founding Council Member, Verbal advisor

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