Webinar on ‘Digital Health and AI: Regulatory Innovation’

On Tuesday, June 4th, LEE & KO hosted a webinar titled ‘Digital Health and AI: Regulatory Innovation’.

This webinar aimed to provide companies developing digital health products and services using AI with insights into the legal issues they need to be aware of during the planning, development, and commercialization stages. Additionally, it discussed recent regulatory innovations in the digital health industry and shared perspectives on AI-related regulations.

In the first session, Attorney Sung-Il Bang presented on "Legal Issues Related to AI Services in Digital Healthcare", focusing on the emergence and utilization of generative AI. He emphasized the importance of thoroughly reviewing legal issues related to evolving regulations from the early planning stages.

In the second session, Attorney Min-Soo Kim discussed "Regulatory Innovation in Digital Healthcare", covering key aspects of the Digital Medical Products Act set to be implemented next year, the deregulation plans by the Bio-health Innovation Committee, and the integrated review and evaluation of innovative medical devices as well as the provisional registration system for health insurance.

In the third session, Attorney Sung-Hee Chae covered "AI Regulatory Trends and Prospects in Digital Healthcare". She reviewed current regulations on AI development and use in healthcare, highlighted government policies on AI ethics and reliability, and analyzed their potential impact on future policy-making and legislative discussions by regulatory bodies.

The webinar underscored the rapid advancements in AI and digital healthcare technologies, along with the accompanying legal challenges and regulatory landscape. Recognizing the integration of AI and digital health into everyday life and various industries, LEE & KO is dedicated to promptly identifying and analyzing regulatory trends and industry issues. This commitment enables us to provide clients with thorough and tailored legal advice that addresses their specific needs.