The risk of standing still: Governing AI in health systems under pressure (18 May 2026)

Summary

This paper from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change considers how governments should weigh the risks and benefits of adopting AI in health when health systems everywhere are struggling to meet people’s needs. It proposes a framework for assessing new health technologies against current practice, focusing on comparative risk. The paper also outlines the practical steps that governments can take to create the conditions for safe adoption at scale, thereby improving services and outcomes for their populations.