Ethics on Call

Expert Panel Discussion on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Catholic Health Care

Episode Summary

In this special episode of Ethics on Call, Dan moderates a roundtable conversation recorded live at the conference: Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Mercy: Navigating AI Ethics in Catholic Health (Boston College | March 20–21, 2026)

Episode Notes

What happens when some of the nation’s leading voices in AI ethics, medicine, theology, and health care leadership come together to tackle one of the most urgent questions of our time?

In this special episode of Ethics on Call, Dan moderates a powerful roundtable conversation recorded live at the conference: Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Mercy: Navigating AI Ethics in Catholic Health (Boston College | March 20–21, 2026)

Joining the discussion:

• Brian Anderson, MD — CEO, CHAI
• Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, Ph.D. — Villanova University
• Aimee Milliken, Ph.D., RN, HEC-C — Boston College
• Michael Pencina, Ph.D. — Chief AI Scientist, UnitedHealth Group
• Daniel J. Roth, MD — EVP & COO, Trinity Health

Dan and Tom also unpack several key takeaways from the conversation, including what Catholic healthcare can contribute to the national AI conversation.

• How do we ensure AI advances human dignity?
• What does authentic mercy look like in a digital age?
• How should Catholic health systems lead responsibly?

Many conference participants also endorsed a statement outlining general norms for AI use in Catholic health care.