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Rhode Island Becomes First State to Require AI Scribe Disclosure and Opt-Out Process - JD Supra

Detected August 31, 2026 · in Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC)

Rhode Island becomes the first state to mandate that healthcare providers disclose the use of AI scribes and offer patients an opt-out process.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Healthcare providers in Rhode Island using AI scribe technology, and health tech companies offering such tools. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New state requirement for AI scribe disclosure and opt-out process.

Who it affects

Healthcare providers in Rhode Island using AI scribe technology, and health tech companies offering such tools.

What you must do

Healthcare providers must implement a process to inform patients about AI scribe use and provide an opt-out mechanism.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQcWFuWnVGN2daaVFVVE1iakZDVXJPYnpCZVVCMEZIWkVkTkZZbGp4UV91VFJ0bDhLSVA4dmQ3Ylo4WUJ4elFaNksxaXhKTTczbE5aQkgzN25WS1gwZERsazdONjFUV1NINnJfWHAza05RZTN2QTMtNFVsYkVDaGxvckNSYXU?oc=5

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