Balancing Innovation and Obligation — Ethical Use of AI in Medicine - 2026 Annual Meeting Ethics Forum
Presented by the Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards, the Ethics Forum alerts physicians to the ethical implications of issues that arise in daily practice and offers information on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and professionalism. As AI tools become more integrated into healthcare delivery, physicians face new ethical and professional responsibilities. This forum (recorded on May 18, 2026) 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.
Faculty
Matthew DeCamp, MD, PhD
Matthew DeCamp, MD PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Center for Bioethics and Humanities and Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado. A practicing internist, social
scientist, and philosopher, Dr. DeCamp employs both empirical and conceptual methods to identify and solve cutting edge problems at the interface of health care, policy, and bioethics. Special emphases of his research include engaging patients, families,
and community in health care research and care, global health (with a focus on short-term global health ethics; http://ethicsandglobalhealth.org), and ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI). Recent and ongoing projects in AI include a study
of patient-facing chatbots funded by the Greenwall Foundation, a multi-site study of AI-based mortality prediction, and a project to develop multi-modal AI for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dr. DeCamp is also the Director of Research Ethics
for the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) and has been recognized as a Denver "Top Doctor."
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, physicians-in-training, other health care leaders and professionals and students.
Course 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.
Accreditation & Credit Information
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 enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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.
National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited
by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Course Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: $40.00
MMS Resident/Student Member: FREE
Non-Member Physician: $90.00
Non-Members Resident/Student: $20.00
Allied Health Professional/Other: $32.00
Activity Term:
Original Release Date: June XX, 2026
Review Date(s): N/A
Termination Date: June XX, 2029
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video recording / 1 hour
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