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- • Vendor and go-live downloads coming soon
Healthcare AI readiness and governance
Know where your AI stands. Then know what to do next.
RUBRC scores your organization's AI readiness across seven pillars and turns the results into a practical plan for adopting AI safely.
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Discovery0 to 5 rubricRoadmapOversight
What RUBRC does
Readiness first. Governance next.
AI Readiness Assessment
A scored baseline and a clear plan for what comes next.
- • Seven pillars, scored 0 to 5
- • Written report and 60-minute readout
- • 90 days of tools and a starter roadmap
AI Governance Retainer
Your ongoing AI governance advisor, with the tools to run it.
- • Advisory and Partner levels
- • Monthly advice and vendor reviews
- • Quarterly progress reviews and full tools
The problem
AI is already in your organization. Is your organization ready for it?
AI is arriving through vendor software, pilots and the tools staff use every day. Most organizations can't say what is in use, who approved it, or whether their data, people and policies are ready for it. RUBRC gives you a clear, scored answer and a plan.
The rubric
One clear scale.
- 0
Nothing in place
No practice exists yet
- 1
Initial
Something light exists
- 2
Evolving
Work is underway
- 3
Acceptable
A defined, working practice
- 4
Advanced
Managed and measured
- 5
Optimized
Continuously improved
Scores roll up to each pillar and an overall band: Critical, Moderate or Excellent.
Seven pillars
What we assess.
- 01
Business Strategy
Are AI investments planned, funded and tied to real clinical or operational needs?
- 02
Organization and Culture
Do leaders and staff have the vision, skills and decision process to adopt AI?
- 03
AI Strategy and Experience
Can you choose the right tools and vendors, and take them from idea to live use?
- 04
Data Foundations
Is your data governed, accessible, high quality and representative of your patients?
- 05
AI Governance and Security
Are oversight, policy, privacy, security and patient safety in place?
- 06
Infrastructure for AI
Can you run, monitor and control AI tools reliably once they are live?
- 07
Model Management
Are models and tools selected, tested, piloted and monitored with care?
Sample scorecardExample scores, not a real client
Overall readiness
2.1/ 5
- Business Strategy3.2Excellent
- Organization and Culture2.4Moderate
- AI Strategy and Experience2.1Moderate
- Data Foundations1.3Critical
- AI Governance and Security1.8Moderate
- Infrastructure for AI2.7Excellent
- Model Management1.2Critical
How it works
How an engagement works.
- 01
Discovery call
Set scope around your organization's needs.
- 02
Readiness assessment
Your team answers online across seven pillars.
- 03
Report and readout
A scored report, priority recommendations and a 60-minute call.
- 04
Governance retainer
Ongoing advice and tools to put your plan into practice.
- 05
Progress review
Re-score, review results and keep improving.
Built on healthcare guidance
Built on The Joint Commission and CHAI responsible AI guidance, the AMA AI governance toolkit, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
Who it's for
Built for healthcare organizations.
- Hospitals and health systems
- Physician and specialty practices
- Community health centers and clinics
- Post-acute care
- Payers and health plans
Private healthcare organizations only.
Free tool
AI Policy Builder
Start with a free Essentials AI use policy draft for your healthcare organization.
Build your policy free →Limited places
Founding client program
RUBRC is accepting a limited number of founding clients for a complimentary AI Readiness Assessment. In return, we ask for candid feedback on the process.
Start here
Start with a discovery call.
A short conversation about where you are today and what to assess first.