The government has accepted all 44 recommendations put forward by the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, an independent expert advisory body set up by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in September 2025 to investigate the technology.
The commission’s report was the result of extensive consultation with NHS unions and professional associations representing healthcare staff who would be affected by the implementation of AI. SoR actively contributed evidence to the commission to ensure the voices, expertise and day-to-day clinical realities of radiographers were represented.
Significantly, the government accepted proposals covering post-market surveillance, meaning technologies, such as AI image analysis tools, triage algorithms and treatment planning software, will now be evaluated and audited throughout their entire operational life.
Jeanette Carter, professional officer for AI and digital technologies at the SoR, said: “It is a huge step for AI in healthcare that the government has accepted all 44 recommendations from the MHRA report. At the SoR, we are working to see where we can help to contribute to the success of the completion of the recommendations and will keep members posted along the way.”
“The importance of post-market surveillance has been known for a while, with The Royal College of Radiologists having its own guidance on this,” Carter added. “However, it is great to see the report emphasise this.
“SoR highlighted the need for this, as there is always a concern with any new technology that small deteriorations in accuracy cannot be fully understood without regular review. AI is a very powerful tool but it is the human who is accountable for reviewing the results.”
The MHRA will issue draft guidance on managing changes and updates to AI tools currently deployed in clinical settings by the end of 2026.
In 2027, the MHRA will consult on new standards to qualify and classify AI-enabled medical devices and a programme board will oversee implementation across 10 priority areas.
Read the full government response to the recommendations here.
Find out more about the SoR’s guidance for professionals using AI on the AI Hub.