2026 Annual Meeting Ethics Forum: Balancing Innovation and Obligation — Ethical Use of AI in Medicine
Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET — Virtual Live Webinar
Activity Description
As AI tools become more integrated into healthcare delivery, physicians face new ethical and professional responsibilities. This session examines how patient data, algorithmic bias, and automation intersect with core medical ethics principles. Faculty
will discuss frameworks for responsible AI adoption, professional guidance, and emerging liability considerations for clinicians using AI-assisted tools.
Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Analyze the ethical challenges associated with AI use in clinical decision-making and documentation.
- Discuss issues of data privacy, consent, and algorithmic bias in AI systems.
- Apply professional guidelines for responsible and equitable AI implementation in healthcare.
- Evaluate potential legal and liability implications of integrating AI tools into clinical practice.
Program Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $95
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $190
Allied Health Professional/Other – $75
Save by bundling with other educational programs at the Annual Meeting—see the registration page for details!
Faculty
Matthew DeCamp, MD, PhD
Associate Professor in the Center for Bioethics and Humanities and Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado
To learn more about Dr. DeCamp, click here.
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
