HIF has opened expressions of interest for current members to join its new AI Advisory Council, providing member perspectives to support HIF's consideration of the governance and responsible use of AI.
The AI Advisory Council will serve as an independent advisory forum, facilitating discussion on AI risks, opportunities and community expectations. Its purpose is to provide external perspectives and feedback to inform HIF's consideration of responsible AI use that remains aligned with member interests and reflects high standards of transparency, accountability and oversight.
HIF Chief Executive Officer Greg Morris said the Council reflected HIF’s commitment to strong governance.
“AI has enormous potential to help organisations work smarter and serve members better, but in private health insurance, trust has to come first,” Mr Morris said. “For HIF, responsible AI adoption means making sure our governance, safeguards and decision-making are mature before use scales across the business.”
Mr Morris said the AI Advisory Council would play an important role in helping HIF test its thinking as AI technology and community expectations continue to evolve.
“We are looking for members who will ask difficult questions, challenge assumptions and bring independent member perspectives that inform our consideration of responsible AI use with the members’ interests at heart. We feel it is critical that member voices alongside experts are represented at the table,” concluded Mr Morris.
Who HIF is looking for
HIF is seeking up to two current members who can bring lived experience, practical perspectives and independent thinking to the responsible adoption of AI. AI expertise is not required, though applicants should be interested in how AI can improve member experiences. Applicants should be comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions and contributing balanced views on the opportunities, risks and community expectations associated with AI.
AI Advisory Council members will be expected to attend a minimum of two scheduled meetings each year to contribute independent, constructive feedback on member relevant AI topics.
Expressions of interest now open
Current HIF members interested in joining the AI Advisory Council are invited to submit an expression of interest (under 500 words) to this email address AIAdvisoryCouncil@hif.com.au addressing the following questions:
1. Your name, home state, and length of HIF membership
2. Why are you interested in joining HIF’s AI Advisory Council as a member representative?
3. What perspectives or experiences would you bring to discussions about HIF’s responsible use of artificial intelligence?
4. What should HIF consider most carefully when using AI to support member services and experiences?
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee progression to a later stage or appointment to the AI Advisory Council. HIF may, in its absolute discretion, determine and/ or alter the selection process, request additional information from applicants, appoint fewer than two members, appoint members outside this process or decide not to make any appointment.
Submissions will close 5PM AWST Monday 23 November.
A note about your privacy
If you submit an expression of interest, HIF will collect the personal information you provide in your expression of interest, including your contact details and any information about your background, experience and views, for the purposes of assessing and administering the AI Advisory Council expression of interest and appointment process and communicating with you about that process and with respect to any appointment. If you do not provide the requested information, HIF will not be able to consider your expression of interest. HIF may disclose your personal information to its related entities and advisers who assist with the administration of the process. HIF's Privacy Policy contains information about how HIF handles personal information, how you may access or seek correction of your personal information and how you may make a privacy complaint. HIF's Privacy Policy is available at HIF | Privacy Policy.