Healthcare Providers Explainer
Published 6 October 2026
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The MHRA established the independent National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare in September, bringing together global AI leaders, clinicians and regulators to advise on how the regulatory framework should evolve to be Safe, Fast and Trusted.
Healthcare providers have been central to this work. Through the Commission’s Health Systems Working Group, surveys, sector roundtables, the Call for Evidence and wider research and engagement providers were clear about the changes needed to support the safe and effective use of AI in healthcare.
The Commission’s report Recommendations for a future regulatory framework, published in September 2026, responds directly to these priorities. The Government has now accepted the recommendations and will take a coordinated, cross-government approach to implementation.
What this means for you: supporting your decisions, strengthening safe AI adoption
1. Practical help to choose the right products
Better information and evidence to help you compare AI products and choose those that are right for your patients and services.
2. Clear responsibilities before AI is introduced
Clearer expectations about the safeguards needed for safe deployment and who is responsible for putting them in place.
3. Tools to prepare and adopt AI safely
Practical tools, national good practice and shared learning to help you assess readiness and introduce AI safely.
4. Training that reflects what your staff need
Training matched to staff roles and the particular AI technologies they use or oversee.
5. Clearer support to manage AI throughout its use Better support for monitoring, updates, reporting and managing AI safely once it is in use.