Can AI governance actually accelerate innovation instead of slowing it down?
In this episode of the Business of AI in Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser sits down with Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware and a leading expert in AI risk management and compliance, to explore how healthcare organizations can safely scale artificial intelligence while meeting growing regulatory expectations.
The discussion explains why AI governance has a perception problem, how organizations can balance innovation with risk management, and why ISO 42001, the world’s first certifiable AI management system standard, is becoming a foundational framework for responsible AI adoption.
You’ll learn how healthcare providers, AI vendors, and executives can navigate evolving regulations including the EU AI Act, state AI laws, and emerging industry standards while building trust with patients, partners, and regulators. The episode also explores why executive leadership is essential for successful AI governance and how organizations of every size can begin implementing practical AI risk management strategies.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What AI governance really means in healthcare
- Why ISO 42001 is becoming the global standard for AI management
- The difference between AI standards, certifications, and regulations
- How AI risk management can accelerate innovation instead of creating bureaucracy
- Best practices for healthcare organizations adopting AI responsibly
- The impact of the EU AI Act and emerging U.S. AI regulations
- Why executive leadership is critical for successful AI governance
- Practical first steps for building an AI governance program
Whether you’re a healthcare executive, physician leader, compliance professional, CIO, CMIO, AI developer, or digital health innovator, this episode provides practical guidance for deploying AI responsibly while preparing for the next generation of healthcare regulation.
Guest: Walter Haydock, Founder & CEO, StackAware