AI Governance Isn’t Keeping Pace

24‑Hour EHR & Health Tech Highlights — September 2, 2025

🗓 EHR & Healthcare Tech Highlights — September 1–2, 2025

1. Governance Now Operating Behind AI’s Drivetrain

As AI adoption in healthcare accelerates, governance isn’t keeping pace—and that’s a big problem. Without solid infrastructure, we risk inconsistent implementations and unintended harm to those we’re meant to care for. Read the analysis

2. Texas SB 1188 Throws a Regulatory Hurdle Into EHR/AI Workflow

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas has imposed strict rules on EHR and AI usage—including data must stay within the U.S., AI use must be disclosed, and minors’ parents must get full access. Non-compliance comes with hefty fines: $5K–$250K per violation. See the breakdown

3. CEOs Want EHR & AI to Do More Than Just Live in the Basement

Hospital CEOs are no longer satisfied with EHRs or AI as fancy IT upgrades. They want strategic muscle—systems that drive financial gains, lift staff morale, and improve patient care. If it doesn’t, why bother? Read their priorities


Why It Matters

  • Governance lagging behind innovation: We’re letting AI drive the car—with legal and ethical brakes still catching up. Risk alert.
  • Regulation just dropped the mic: Texas is leading the charge with hard rules. If you do business across borders, listen up.
  • Strategic expectations rising: Hospital CEOs expect EHR/AI to pull its weight—not just collect dust on the shelf.