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Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance (E&G) Program

Cultivating trust in AI innovations at Duke Health and beyond
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Who We Are

We aspire to create a future where health AI solutions are safe, universally trusted, accessible and seamlessly integrated into clinical practice, enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to promote the trustworthy and responsible development, deployment, and use of AI technologies within Duke Health and beyond.​
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Our Goal

We aim to streamline health AI evaluation & governance, building robust frameworks and methodologies for responsible use and oversight while raising awareness of best practices within the community.​

 

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Our Work

The Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance Program drives the responsible integration of AI in healthcare by establishing robust evaluation frameworks and oversight practices. Our work supports the seamless deployment of innovative tools that improve health outcomes, enhance clinical workflows, and advance operational efficiency, setting a strong foundation for transformative AI that ensures human flourishing for all.

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Our Flagship Initiative

ABCDS Oversight: Empowering Safe, Fair, and Effective AI in Healthcare

Checkpoints of design, selection, development, then testing, then demonstration, then deployment across the AI solutions lifecycle

Duke’s Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support (ABCDS) Oversight initiative, a collaboration between the Duke School of Medicine and the Duke University Health System, answers the call for effective governance and oversight of AI and other algorithmic solutions used in healthcare delivery. The ABCDS Oversight Committee maintains a registry and performs evaluation of algorithmic solutions to ensure adherence to Duke Health’s standards for patient safety and high-quality care. By introducing evaluation checkpoints throughout the AI solution lifecycle — from development or procurement through deployment and ongoing monitoring — the ABCDS Oversight initiative promotes transparency and accountability alongside impactful technological innovation.

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Nicoleta J. Economou-Zavlanos

"We envision a future where AI in healthcare strengthens trust between patients and providers by consistently improving care delivery. As technology revolutionizes medicine, proactive collaboration across disciplines can ensure that AI innovations enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and prioritize human well-being. We aim to shape healthcare that empowers individuals and communities, ensuring technology serves everyone in an ethical and impactful way."

— Nicoleta J. Economou-Zavlanos, PhD, Director

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