TIERRA

Trust, Innovation & Ethics Research for Responsible AI

The Trust, Innovation, and Ethics Research for Responsible AI (TIERRA) program is dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical AI in healthcare that serves people and institutions.

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TIERRA aims to lead research and best practices on issues at the intersection of public trust and health information technologies. With the growing influence of clinical AI and machine learning in healthcare operations, as well as the increasing complexity of public health and bioethical issues, TIERRA conducts research and investigates policy and practice options to promote responsible AI. TIERRA was established in 2024 in partnership with the UM Department of Learning Health Sciences and the Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI).

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Artificial Intelligence for Health

Samaa Syed joined TIERRA through UROP in Fall 2025.
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AI in Healthcare Transparency: Building a U.S. Patient Notification Policy Tracker

Saahithi Kari reflects on her Fall 2025 internship with the TIERRA team, where she helped develop a policy tracker focused on AI use in healthcare, specifically patient notification and disclosure requirements across the United States. In the post, she highlights key legislative themes from 2024 and 2025, how states are shaping AI regulation, and what these trends may signal for 2026, along with takeaways about building practical policy frameworks.
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AI in Healthcare: Notification and Consent Preferences Based on U.S. National Survey

There are strong public expectations for transparency and control over artificial intelligence (AI) use in healthcare settings. A clear majority of U.S. adults want either to provide explicit permission (45-54%) or at least be notified (32-39%) before AI tools are used in their care, whether for clinical decision-making, routine documentation, or administrative functions.
Jodyn Platt, MPH, PhD
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Jodyn Platt

Associate Professor of Learning Health Sciences
Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy

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Jodyn Platt
2800 Plymouth Rd, B014-G017
North Campus Research Complex (NCRC)
Ann Arbor, MI 48109