Elsevier India RAISE Awards

Responsible AI for Strengthening Excellence in Indian healthcare

The Responsible AI for Strengthening Excellence in healthcare (RAISE) Awards spotlight and celebrate trailblazers in India leading the way in responsible AI. They recognize those who ensure AI benefits society, enhances patient outcomes, and upholds ethics and accountability throughout its design, implementation, and use.

This vibrant initiative brings together AI enthusiasts and healthcare practitioners to share inspiring success stories, spark innovation, and foster collaboration. It creates a vital communication platform that connects healthcare leaders, drives responsible AI adoption, and accelerates transformative progress in healthcare.

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AI Champion for Inclusive Healthcare Access For individuals utilizing AI-powered solutions in an ethical and responsible manner to improve healthcare access for underprivileged and/or underserved population. Responsible AI Leadership in Clinical Practice For individuals applying AI responsibly in clinical settings to improve diagnosis, reduce errors, or optimize treatments while upholding ethical standards. Advocate for Ethical AI Transformation in Healthcare For individuals championing AI education, training, or adoption in healthcare, with a strong focus on responsible and ethical use.

Organizational awards

Institutional Excellence in AI-Enabled Healthcare Access For institutions improving healthcare access to underprivileged and/or underserved population by innovative use of AI technology in an ethical and responsible manner. Organizational Leadership in Ethical Clinical AI For institutions using AI to enhance care quality, backed by strong ethical and clinical governance. Benchmark Setter in Responsible AI Integration For organizations demonstrating comprehensive AI integration ensuring transparency in AI systems, ethical deployment, and accessibility for clinicians and patients, while improving hospital efficiency.

The inaugural edition of RAISE Awards was held on 17th Jan 2026 in New Delhi, it attracted over 110 nominations and convened 50+ senior leaders from healthcare, academia, technology, and policy.Through expert-led panels, a keynote by Dr. B. Srinivas (DGHS, MoHFW), and award-winning case presentations, discussions focused on data reliability, institutional readiness, clinical trust, and workforce preparedness for AI-led healthcare transformation.

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