YOLO vs. Death by a Thousand Pilots: AI Change Management Lessons from Emory Healthcare

YOLO vs. Death by a Thousand Pilots: AI Change Management Lessons from Emory Healthcare

April 28, 2026 · 20 min

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This episode discusses practical strategies for AI adoption in healthcare with insights from Emory Healthcare's Chief AI Officer.

In this episode, Kedar Mate, MD, co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Qualified Health, speaks with Nabile Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare and Emory University, about practical strategies for AI adoption, from building trust with clinicians to scaling deployments effectively. They explore how leadership, consistent change management, and a strong organizational culture are essential to turning AI innovation into measurable outcomes. This episode is sponsored by Qualified Health.

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