Governing AI in Health Care: What Changed in 2025 and What’s Ahead in 2026
Health AI policy is at a crossroads in 2026. Over the past two years, state and federal policymakers have shifted their attention from broad study bills and large language model regulation to much more refined approaches to transparency, consent and regulation of specific clinical use cases (e.g., mental health chatbots). In late 2025, we saw the pendulum swing from regulation of the use of AI to deregulatory actions, such as the creation and implementation of federal and state AI sandboxes.
Join Manatt Health’s AI team for a discussion on key AI policy and regulatory trends. Building on Manatt Health’s , the discussion will explore:
- Key state and federal AI policy developments from 2025 and early 2026, including legislative, executive and agency actions and where policymakers are doubling down and how shifting priorities are redefining the governance, deployment and oversight of AI in health care.
- Emerging areas of heightened policy focus, from chatbots to AI Sandboxes, and what these early 2026 signals may indicate.
- Practical considerations for health care stakeholders, including health systems, payers, life sciences companies and technology developers, as they navigate compliance, risk management and implementation in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.
Speakers:
- , Partner, Manatt Health
- , Senior Managing Director, Manatt Health
- , Manager, Manatt Health
Date and Time:
Wednesday, March 18
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT
