Why Human-Centered AI Governance is Non-Negotiable

Susie Branagan, VP of Healthcare Innovation, argues that AI governance in healthcare cannot be an afterthought or a compliance exercise. It must be human-centered from the start, built around transparency, clinical accountability, and the needs of the people affected by AI-driven decisions. The conversation covers governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and what non-negotiable principles look like in practice.

AI governance that begins with compliance requirements rather than human impact will always be reactive and insufficient. Transparency in AI governance means far more than publishing a policy document; it requires ongoing communication with every stakeholder affected by AI-driven decisions — patients, clinicians, and administrators alike.

Topics covered: human-centered AI governance frameworks, transparency and accountability in healthcare AI, stakeholder engagement strategies, and why governance that starts with compliance rather than human impact consistently falls short.