ORLANDO, FL (Sept. 15, 2025) — The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced during CAP25 a new partnership to advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology, laboratory medicine, and diagnostics.
“Bringing pathologists' expertise to the conversation can help ensure AI technologies enhance clinical decision-making safely and effectively,” said CAP President Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP. “Through this collaboration, the CAP and CHAI will work together on initiatives that support innovation, equity, patient safety, and public trust in AI technologies.”
A memorandum of understanding signed by both groups includes:
Research and Development: Joint development of standards and best practices for AI in pathology and laboratory medicine, including validation protocols for diagnostic workflows.
Education and Outreach: Training programs, webinars, and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of responsible health AI, as well as engagement with lawmakers and key federal entities.
Data Sharing: Supporting responsible access to anonymous lab data to help researchers build smarter AI tools that improve how diseases are diagnosed.
Evaluation and Monitoring: Developing metrics to assess the performance, fairness, and safety of AI systems in diagnostic settings.
“CHAI is committed to setting best practices for AI in health care,” said Brian Anderson, MD, CHAI CEO and co-founder. “Partnering with the CAP helps us bridge policy with practice, ensuring AI supports safe, accurate diagnostics and maintains public trust in these technologies.”
Together, the CAP and CHAI are shaping a future where AI enhances diagnostic accuracy, improves patient care, and strengthens trust in emerging health technologies. This partnership is just the beginning of work to advance responsible AI in health care.
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As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
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