Arkansas: AI health lawsYour state
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Arkansas's rules on AI in health care bind insurers and utilization review entities, not treating physicians; only the insurance bulletin names AI.
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The Prior Authorization Transparency Act, in a section in force since July 22, 2015, lets a qualified person at a utilization review entity approve a request but requires that an adverse determination be made by a physician holding a current, unrestricted Arkansas license, and the requesting physician may ask for review by a same-specialty physician. Since Aug. 5, 2025, Act 638 of 2025 has required every adverse determination notice to name the responsible physician, with contact and licensing details, and to explain the denial in clear and ordinary terms, so a treating physician can seek a peer-to-peer discussion. Bulletin 13-2024, in effect since July 31, 2024, expects every licensed insurer, health insurers included, to govern its AI under a written program open to the department. HB 1297, which would have barred care decisions based solely on AI, was withdrawn April 1, 2025.
Payer and utilization review AI
Ark. Code 23-99-1111, Prior Authorization Transparency Act: adverse determinations to be made only by Arkansas-licensed physicians
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Bulletin 13-2024, Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance
HB 1700 (Act 638 of 2025), To Amend the Prior Authorization Transparency Act; To Clarify the Process of an Adverse Determination Notice
Clinical decision and chatbot limits
Also relevant here: Ark. Code 23-99-1111, Prior Authorization Transparency Act: adverse determinations to be made only by Arkansas-licensed physicians (under payer and utilization review AI).
Nothing in these categories was found in the review of Nov. 4, 2026: patient disclosure of AI use; mental health AI; data and privacy.
Failed or withdrawn bills (1)
HB 1297, Concerning Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, and Other Automated Technologies; and To Regulate Certain Practices of Healthcare Insurers
What applies to me in Arkansas: physician, practice owner, hospital.
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