HealthSeptember 2, 2026

algorithmovigilance

al-guh-RITH-uh-moh-VIJ-uh-lens

Definition

The systematic process of evaluating, monitoring, and overseeing the performance and safety of artificial intelligence algorithms deployed within a healthcare environment.

Etymology

A portmanteau coined from the words 'algorithm' (a set of computational rules) and 'vigilance' (alert attention or watchfulness), following the linguistic pattern of 'pharmacovigilance' used in drug safety monitoring.

In the news

The article highlights Peter Embí as the originator of this concept, underscoring his role in ensuring the reliability and safety of AI tools in modern medical practice.

Peter Embí named Director of the National Library of Medicine at NIH

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Vanderbilt Health News

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