Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (R18)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite grant applications that support healthcare safety by determining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems on patient safety and how AI systems can be safely implemented and used. The potential benefits of AI in healthcare include improved safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability. However, it is essential to identify and mitigate potential risks for patient harm and user burden. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Examining the effects of AI systems on patient safety • Investigating the safe implementation and use of AI systems in healthcare • Improving the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare through AI • Mitigating potential risks for patient harm and user burden associated with AI systems • Supporting the development of innovative AI solutions for healthcare safety