UMN Consortium on Law and Values
@umnconsortium.bsky.social
The Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences links University of Minnesota centers to support interdisciplinary research, research ethics, and work on the societal implications of biomedicine and the life sciences.
Join us for Research Ethics Day!
Today we're highlighting session 1, Research Ethics 2026: Advancing Ethics in a Shifting Landscape. Speakers are Francis Shen, @umnlawschool.bsky.social professor; Christine Grady, former NIH; and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, @jama.com Editor-in-Chief.
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Today we're highlighting session 1, Research Ethics 2026: Advancing Ethics in a Shifting Landscape. Speakers are Francis Shen, @umnlawschool.bsky.social professor; Christine Grady, former NIH; and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, @jama.com Editor-in-Chief.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Join us for Research Ethics Day!
Today we're highlighting session 1, Research Ethics 2026: Advancing Ethics in a Shifting Landscape. Speakers are Francis Shen, @umnlawschool.bsky.social professor; Christine Grady, former NIH; and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, @jama.com Editor-in-Chief.
z.umn.edu/RED26s
Today we're highlighting session 1, Research Ethics 2026: Advancing Ethics in a Shifting Landscape. Speakers are Francis Shen, @umnlawschool.bsky.social professor; Christine Grady, former NIH; and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, @jama.com Editor-in-Chief.
z.umn.edu/RED26s
When AI tools are used in healthcare, what values do they impose? A new paper in @ai.nejm.org led by Isaac Kohane MD, PhD & co-authored by Consortium chair Susan M Wolf JD addresses the need for transparency & proposes a new labeling system to reveal AI tools' priorities.
ai.nejm.org/stoken/defau...
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The Missing Dimension in Clinical AI: Making Hidden Values Visible
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools increasingly support clinical decision-making, yet they embed hidden value frameworks that shape recommendations in ways neither physicians nor patients can antic...
ai.nejm.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
When AI tools are used in healthcare, what values do they impose? A new paper in @ai.nejm.org led by Isaac Kohane MD, PhD & co-authored by Consortium chair Susan M Wolf JD addresses the need for transparency & proposes a new labeling system to reveal AI tools' priorities.
ai.nejm.org/stoken/defau...
ai.nejm.org/stoken/defau...
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An ELSI-related event hosted by @umnconsortium.bsky.social
Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026: The Future of Research Ethics—Threats & Opportunities, a one-day online event t examine the changing landscape of research oversight, IRBs, research integrity, and community-engaged ethics.
Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026: The Future of Research Ethics—Threats & Opportunities, a one-day online event t examine the changing landscape of research oversight, IRBs, research integrity, and community-engaged ethics.
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
An ELSI-related event hosted by @umnconsortium.bsky.social
Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026: The Future of Research Ethics—Threats & Opportunities, a one-day online event t examine the changing landscape of research oversight, IRBs, research integrity, and community-engaged ethics.
Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026: The Future of Research Ethics—Threats & Opportunities, a one-day online event t examine the changing landscape of research oversight, IRBs, research integrity, and community-engaged ethics.
Concerned about the future of research ethics? Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference featuring stellar expert speakers. You don't want to miss it!
📅Wed, March 4
⏰9am-3pm CT
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event: z.umn.edu/RED26s
📅Wed, March 4
⏰9am-3pm CT
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event: z.umn.edu/RED26s
January 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Concerned about the future of research ethics? Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference featuring stellar expert speakers. You don't want to miss it!
📅Wed, March 4
⏰9am-3pm CT
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event: z.umn.edu/RED26s
📅Wed, March 4
⏰9am-3pm CT
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event: z.umn.edu/RED26s
Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference! This year's theme is "The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities."
📅Wednesday, March 4
⏰9am-3pm Central
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event today at z.umn.edu/RED26t
📅Wednesday, March 4
⏰9am-3pm Central
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event today at z.umn.edu/RED26t
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Join us for the 11th annual Research Ethics Day conference! This year's theme is "The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities."
📅Wednesday, March 4
⏰9am-3pm Central
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event today at z.umn.edu/RED26t
📅Wednesday, March 4
⏰9am-3pm Central
📍Live Webinar on Zoom
Register for this free, public event today at z.umn.edu/RED26t
We're thrilled that the Institute for Health Informatics (IHI) recently became our newest member center! IHI's expertise will deepen our capacity to address the ethical, legal & societal issues associated with health informatics, AI & data analysis. Read more: consortium.umn.edu/news/institu...
December 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We're thrilled that the Institute for Health Informatics (IHI) recently became our newest member center! IHI's expertise will deepen our capacity to address the ethical, legal & societal issues associated with health informatics, AI & data analysis. Read more: consortium.umn.edu/news/institu...
If you missed our AI in Health Insurance Coverage Decisions & Disputes webinar, you can now watch the recording.
What are the ethical, legal & medical implications of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Watch our speakers explore this difficult topic.
#AIHealth
youtu.be/pSgZpw9iI6A
What are the ethical, legal & medical implications of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Watch our speakers explore this difficult topic.
#AIHealth
youtu.be/pSgZpw9iI6A
When Law, Ethics & Medicine Collide: AI in Health Insurance Coverage Decisions & Disputes
YouTube video by University of Minnesota Consortium on Law & Values
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you missed our AI in Health Insurance Coverage Decisions & Disputes webinar, you can now watch the recording.
What are the ethical, legal & medical implications of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Watch our speakers explore this difficult topic.
#AIHealth
youtu.be/pSgZpw9iI6A
What are the ethical, legal & medical implications of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Watch our speakers explore this difficult topic.
#AIHealth
youtu.be/pSgZpw9iI6A
Looking for ways to find joy during the holidays? You may find this video from Consortium member the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing helpful. Director Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, offers tips for lessening your stress & increasing your joy during the holidays.
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Mary Jo Kreitzer Shares How You Can Find Joy During the Holiday Season
YouTube video by Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Looking for ways to find joy during the holidays? You may find this video from Consortium member the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing helpful. Director Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, offers tips for lessening your stress & increasing your joy during the holidays.
youtu.be/Nzl62CHqHcI?...
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Join Consortium member ATP-Bio for a public webinar. UMN prof Brenda Ogle, PhD will discuss the need for an organoid manufacturing, preservation, and distribution center.
📅 Tues, Dec 16
⏰ 3-4pm CT
🔗 umn.zoom.us/j/93724503705
📅 Tues, Dec 16
⏰ 3-4pm CT
🔗 umn.zoom.us/j/93724503705
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Join Consortium member ATP-Bio for a public webinar. UMN prof Brenda Ogle, PhD will discuss the need for an organoid manufacturing, preservation, and distribution center.
📅 Tues, Dec 16
⏰ 3-4pm CT
🔗 umn.zoom.us/j/93724503705
📅 Tues, Dec 16
⏰ 3-4pm CT
🔗 umn.zoom.us/j/93724503705
Join us TODAY 12/10 at Noon CT for a timely discussion on the use of #AI in #HealthInsurance coverage decisions—featuring @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social & Isaac Kohane.
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
@ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
@ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us TODAY 12/10 at Noon CT for a timely discussion on the use of #AI in #HealthInsurance coverage decisions—featuring @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social & Isaac Kohane.
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
@ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
@ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
Happening THIS WEDNESDAY!
#AIHealth #WhenLawEthicsAndMedicineCollide #AI #HealthInsurance #PriorAuthorization #AIHealthcare #AIHealthInsurance @ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @danielschwarcz.bsky.social @jennoliva.bsky.social
#AIHealth #WhenLawEthicsAndMedicineCollide #AI #HealthInsurance #PriorAuthorization #AIHealthcare #AIHealthInsurance @ai.nejm.org @umnlawschool.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @danielschwarcz.bsky.social @jennoliva.bsky.social
Join us NEXT WEEK for this timely & important event on the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions & disputes!
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join us NEXT WEEK for this timely & important event on the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions & disputes!
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join us NEXT WEEK for this timely & important event on the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions & disputes!
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, JD, UMN
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
Recent news has highlighted the rise of the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions and disputes. Today, @forbes.com covered new plans by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to use AI to determine treatment protocols for those enrolled in Medicare.
www.forbes.com/sites/joshua...
www.forbes.com/sites/joshua...
AI To Guide Use Of Prior Authorization In Medicare Through Demo Project
By piloting a six-year demonstration project called WISeR, Medicare is implementing an AI-led prior authorization policy that is already in place in Medicare Advantage.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Recent news has highlighted the rise of the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions and disputes. Today, @forbes.com covered new plans by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to use AI to determine treatment protocols for those enrolled in Medicare.
www.forbes.com/sites/joshua...
www.forbes.com/sites/joshua...
Did you miss our recent NetEthics Conference or want to rewatch it? Recordings from the event are now available on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3...
NetEthics: Welcome & Introduction to Conference
YouTube video by University of Minnesota Consortium on Law & Values
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Did you miss our recent NetEthics Conference or want to rewatch it? Recordings from the event are now available on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3...
Reposted by UMN Consortium on Law and Values
Interested in the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Join @umnconsortium to learn more.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤Daniel Schwarcz, JD, UMN
👤Jennifer Oliva, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤Daniel Schwarcz, JD, UMN
👤Jennifer Oliva, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Interested in the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Join @umnconsortium to learn more.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤Daniel Schwarcz, JD, UMN
👤Jennifer Oliva, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤Daniel Schwarcz, JD, UMN
👤Jennifer Oliva, JD, MBA, IU Bloomington
👤Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
Reposted by UMN Consortium on Law and Values
Interested in the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Join @umnconsortium.bsky.social to learn more.
December 10, Noon–1:30pm
Featured speakers include:
@danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social, and Isaac Kohane
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
December 10, Noon–1:30pm
Featured speakers include:
@danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social, and Isaac Kohane
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Interested in the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions? Join @umnconsortium.bsky.social to learn more.
December 10, Noon–1:30pm
Featured speakers include:
@danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social, and Isaac Kohane
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
December 10, Noon–1:30pm
Featured speakers include:
@danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @jennoliva.bsky.social, and Isaac Kohane
🔗z.umn.edu/AIHealth
IN TWO WEEKS: Join us for AI in Health Insurance Coverage Decisions & Disputes! Details below ⬇️
Join us to discuss the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
IN TWO WEEKS: Join us for AI in Health Insurance Coverage Decisions & Disputes! Details below ⬇️
Reposted by UMN Consortium on Law and Values
This is going to be a terrific discussion re: AI & health insurance coverage decisions that’s open to the public if you are interested. @umnconsortium.bsky.social
Join us to discuss the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is going to be a terrific discussion re: AI & health insurance coverage decisions that’s open to the public if you are interested. @umnconsortium.bsky.social
Consortium member @umnbioethics.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on the ethics of caring for patients without surrogates on December 2. Details below ⬇️
Please attend our Upcoming Unpacking Bedside Bioethics webinar, “Unrepresented: The Ethics of Caring for Patients Without Surrogates" with Jaime Konerman-Sease, PhD, HEC-C.
🗓️: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CDT)
Register Now! It’s free: z.umn.edu/ap68
🗓️: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CDT)
Register Now! It’s free: z.umn.edu/ap68
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Consortium member @umnbioethics.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on the ethics of caring for patients without surrogates on December 2. Details below ⬇️
Join us to discuss the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Join us to discuss the ethics of using AI in health insurance coverage decisions.
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
📅Wed, Dec 10
⏰Noon-1:30pm CT
📍Zoom
👤 @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @umnlawschool.bsky.social
👤 @jennoliva.bsky.social,
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social
👤 Isaac Kohane,
@harvardmed.bsky.social
🔗 z.umn.edu/AIHealth
Cheers to good health! The University of Minnesota is doing great work to ensure better health throughout the state — patient care, research, community health, food safety, and more.
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Cheers to good health! The University of Minnesota is doing great work to ensure better health throughout the state — patient care, research, community health, food safety, and more.
TODAY! We're kicking off the NetEthics Conference in about half an hour at 9am CT. Even if you didn't register in advance, you're still welcome to join us. Attend one session, or the whole day. 🔗 z.umn.edu/JoinNetEthics
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
TODAY! We're kicking off the NetEthics Conference in about half an hour at 9am CT. Even if you didn't register in advance, you're still welcome to join us. Attend one session, or the whole day. 🔗 z.umn.edu/JoinNetEthics
Join Consortium member ATP-Bio for a public webinar. OSU prof Adam Higgins, PhD will share how his research is helping improve cryoprotective agent (CPA) design and delivery to advance the science of biopreservation.
📅 Tues, Nov 18
⏰ 3–4pm CT
🔗 atp-bio.org/atp-bio-webi...
📅 Tues, Nov 18
⏰ 3–4pm CT
🔗 atp-bio.org/atp-bio-webi...
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join Consortium member ATP-Bio for a public webinar. OSU prof Adam Higgins, PhD will share how his research is helping improve cryoprotective agent (CPA) design and delivery to advance the science of biopreservation.
📅 Tues, Nov 18
⏰ 3–4pm CT
🔗 atp-bio.org/atp-bio-webi...
📅 Tues, Nov 18
⏰ 3–4pm CT
🔗 atp-bio.org/atp-bio-webi...
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ONE WEEK AWAY! Join researchers from the NSF-funded NetEthics project for a free online event focused on the ethical challenges of big team science in networks spread across labs & universities.
📅Friday, November 14
⏰9am-4pm Central
📍Zoom
🔗z.umn.edu/NetEthics
📅Friday, November 14
⏰9am-4pm Central
📍Zoom
🔗z.umn.edu/NetEthics
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
ONE WEEK AWAY! Join researchers from the NSF-funded NetEthics project for a free online event focused on the ethical challenges of big team science in networks spread across labs & universities.
📅Friday, November 14
⏰9am-4pm Central
📍Zoom
🔗z.umn.edu/NetEthics
📅Friday, November 14
⏰9am-4pm Central
📍Zoom
🔗z.umn.edu/NetEthics