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In this EXCLUSIVE episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart welcomes William Walders, the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Joint Commission. They discuss the rapid pace of technological advancements in healthcare, particularly Artificial Intelligence. Walders shares insights on the importance of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for responsible governance and the integration of AI tools into clinical practice. He highlights the challenges faced by healthcare systems in adopting new technologies and the necessity for collaboration between clinical staff and IT departments to ensure effective implementation. The conversation delves into the role of AI in enhancing patient care and the importance of educating boards on AI governance. Walters also addresses the need for healthcare organizations to adapt to the changing landscape, where patients increasingly arrive with information from AI tools, and the importance of ensuring that these tools are used responsibly and effectively within clinical settings. The two thought leaders also explore the role of credentialing the AI tool itself (How was it trained? Where was it trained?) and the credentialing of the medical staff about their own level of training to use such tools, akin to a new surgical procedure.  Leadership in healthcare technology has never been this hot before…