Get Involved
Join the Initiative
The National Healthcare AI Enablement Foundation is built through collaboration. Whether you represent a health system, research institution, or federal agency, there are structured pathways to engage with this initiative.
Health System Participation
Hospital Executives & Health System Leaders
Join the Florida or Texas pilot program. We are seeking safety-net hospitals, rural health systems, and high Medicare-mix providers interested in deploying public-interest AI models to reduce operational costs.
- No-cost foundation model access during pilot phase
- EHR-agnostic integration support
- Dedicated implementation team
- Outcome reporting and cost-savings analysis
Advisory Board Service
Policy Experts, Clinical Leaders & Health Economists
Contribute expertise to the foundation's advisory structure. We are assembling boards across clinical practice, health policy, AI safety, and health economics.
- Health system advisory board
- Clinical & patient representation
- AI safety & equity review
- Policy & research council
Research Collaboration
Academic Institutions & Research Organizations
Partner on model development, clinical validation, health economics analysis, and outcomes research to strengthen the evidence base for healthcare AI infrastructure.
- Foundation model evaluation and testing
- Cost-impact modeling and econometric analysis
- Clinical safety and efficacy studies
- Health equity and bias assessment research
Federal & Policy Engagement
Congressional Staff, CMS, HHS & Federal Partners
Engage with the foundation's policy framework, pilot outcomes, and cost-savings data to inform federal healthcare AI strategy and Medicare sustainability planning.
- Pilot outcomes briefings
- Policy brief and research access
- Congressional testimony support
- Interagency coordination opportunities
How to Apply
Pilot Participation Process
Health systems interested in joining the Florida and Texas pilot follow a structured process designed to assess readiness, align on goals, and ensure successful deployment.
Letter of Interest
Submit a brief letter of interest describing your health system, Medicare patient volume, and AI adoption goals. No formal application required at this stage.
Open enrollment
Readiness Assessment
NHAIEF conducts a no-cost technical readiness assessment covering EHR environment, data capabilities, staffing capacity, and governance infrastructure.
2-4 weeks
Partnership Agreement
Qualifying systems execute a partnership agreement covering data governance, implementation scope, evaluation commitments, and timeline.
2-3 weeks
Onboarding & Deployment
Dedicated implementation team begins integration, staff training, and phased model deployment with continuous monitoring.
4-8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
Medicare Patient Volume
Minimum 30% Medicare payer mix, or Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) designation
Geographic Location
Located in Florida or Texas during the pilot phase; national expansion planned for Year 3+
EHR System
Active ONC-certified EHR with ability to support FHIR R4 or HL7v2 data exchange
Organizational Commitment
Executive sponsor, designated project lead, and willingness to participate in outcomes reporting
Press & Media
Media Inquiries
Members of the press, policy analysts, and researchers seeking interviews, data, or background briefings on the foundation's work should contact the communications office directly.
Media & Press Contact
press@nhaieffoundation.org
Available Resources
Press kits, executive summary documents, leadership bios, high-resolution logos, and fact sheets are available upon request.
Spokesperson
The Executive Director (Interim) serves as the foundation's primary spokesperson for media inquiries. Subject matter experts are available for technical, clinical, and policy briefings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions from Health System Leaders
Answers to the questions most frequently raised by CFOs, CIOs, and executive teams evaluating pilot participation.
What is the total cost to my health system for participating in the pilot?
Core participation is no-cost: foundation model access, EHR integration kits, and dedicated implementation support are provided at no charge during the pilot phase. Your primary investment is staff time: a designated project lead (0.5 FTE), clinical champion (0.25 FTE), and IT liaison (0.25 FTE). Fellowship programs can fulfill the clinical champion role. Internal legal review of the data use agreement is the only required administrative cost.
How quickly can we expect to see measurable financial impact?
Administrative automation benefits (prior auth, claims processing) are typically measurable within 3-6 months of deployment. Workforce optimization and utilization management outcomes require 6-12 months of data collection. Full cost-impact analysis is conducted at 12 and 18 months. Interim outcome reports are provided quarterly.
What happens if the pilot does not meet performance targets?
There are no financial penalties for health systems. If KPIs are not met, the foundation conducts a root cause analysis and proposes corrective action. Health systems may exit the pilot at any time with 90-day notice. All data collected during participation remains the property of the health system.
Does participation create vendor lock-in or long-term obligations?
No. The foundation uses open architecture with no proprietary dependencies. Health systems retain full ownership of their data and any workflow modifications. Post-pilot, systems may continue using validated models at no cost for three years. There is no exclusivity requirement.
How does this affect our existing EHR and IT infrastructure?
NHAIEF provides pre-built adapters for major EHR platforms (Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, Athenahealth). Models run on NHAIEF cloud infrastructure; no specialized hardware or on-premise compute is required. Integration uses standard FHIR R4 or HL7v2 interfaces. Systems not yet FHIR-capable receive technical assistance grants to upgrade.
What are the liability implications for AI-assisted clinical decisions?
All AI models are deployed as decision-support tools only. Clinical staff retain full authority over patient care decisions. Models are independently validated through the sandbox before any deployment. The partnership agreement includes clear liability provisions, and the foundation maintains professional liability coverage for its implementation activities.
Can we participate if we are already using commercial AI products?
Yes. NHAIEF models complement existing commercial tools and are designed for interoperability with major vendor platforms. The validation sandbox can also evaluate your existing commercial models for bias, performance, and safety, providing independent assessment at no additional cost.
How is our patient data protected?
All data pipelines are HIPAA-compliant with end-to-end encryption. Patient-level data never leaves the health system's environment. Only de-identified, aggregated data is shared with the foundation for evaluation purposes. Template data use agreements and data governance frameworks are provided.
Contact
Inquiries
For inquiries regarding pilot participation, advisory board service, research collaboration, or policy engagement, please submit the form below or reach out through the appropriate channel.
Direct Contacts
Pilot Participation
pilot@nhaieffoundation.org
Advisory & Governance
advisory@nhaieffoundation.org
Research Partnerships
research@nhaieffoundation.org
General Inquiries
info@nhaieffoundation.org