Risk Never Sleeps Podcast

Episode #210. Why Most Healthcare AI Projects Never Make It Past the Pilot, with Jerry Buchanan, Head of Growth at Optura.AI

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI in healthcare will only scale if organizations can prove it creates real value and earns real trust.

In this episode, Jerry Buchanan, Head of Growth at Optura.AI, discusses why trust is the missing ingredient in most healthcare AI strategies and how organizations can build it by focusing on measurable outcomes from the start. He explains how Optura helps health systems manage the full AI journey, from idea intake and governance to workflow development and ROI measurement, and why value realization is what ultimately gets CFOs, business leaders, and executives aligned. Jerry also shares how his own path into healthcare began almost by accident, why mission has kept him in the space ever since, and how his leadership style has been shaped by startup growth, military service, and years of building healthcare technology teams. Along the way, he offers a grounded perspective on AI-first operations, the future of work, and why learning to use AI well is now essential for the next generation.

Tune in and learn how trust, value, and disciplined execution can make healthcare AI actually work.

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Episode #209. The First 12 Months That Define a Lifetime, with Hans Kullberg, CEO and co-founder of Avocado Health

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What if the most overlooked driver of lifelong health isn’t the healthcare system, but the confidence of a parent in the first year of a child’s life?

In this episode, Hans Kullberg, CEO and co-founder of Avocado Health, discusses how parental confidence and competence shape lifelong health outcomes from birth. He shares how Avocado Health delivers 24/7, evidence-based support through text messaging, making trusted guidance accessible to all parents. He explains the critical gaps in early childhood development detection and how empowering caregivers can reduce long-term physical and mental health challenges. He also discusses how a hybrid AI-human approach can scale support while maintaining empathy and trust.

Tune in to learn how empowering parents could be the most impactful innovation in healthcare!

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Episode #208. Innovation Without Oversight: Healthcare’s Next Risk, with Dr. Hamed Abbaszadegan, “The AI MD”

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI is moving faster than healthcare governance can keep up, and that’s a problem.

In this episode, Dr. Hamed Abbaszadegan, an internal medicine–trained physician and clinical informatics leader known as “The AI MD”, talks about the urgent need for effective AI governance in healthcare. He explains why traditional governance structures fall short and require more diverse, technically skilled teams. He also explores how improving data quality is unlocking better decision-making and new AI use cases. At the same time, he emphasizes that while automation will expand, human connection in care remains irreplaceable.

Tune in to hear how healthcare leaders can balance innovation, governance, and the human side of medicine!

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Episode #207. Healthcare Has a Data Problem, Not a Technology Problem, with Inderpal Kohli, Chief Technology Officer at Healthix

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Imagine a healthcare system where patient data from thousands of providers seamlessly comes together to improve care in real time.

In this episode, Inderpal Kohli, Chief Technology Officer at Healthix, discusses the transformation of a large New York Health Information Exchange (HIE) into a data intelligence organization, managing data from 9,000 entities and 27,000 physicians. He highlights the challenge posed by messy, disparate data and the importance of normalizing and building trust to provide actionable insights for participants. Kohli shares how federal initiatives like TFCA could expand interoperability, while emphasizing that building value-added services and maintaining participant trust remain top priorities. He advises new healthcare tech professionals to deeply understand healthcare workflows and prioritize adoption alongside technical solutions.

Tune in to hear how one HIE CTO is turning messy, multi-source data into actionable insights that could transform patient care and public health!

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Episode #206. Healthcare Doesn’t Break in the Exam Room, with Aditya Bansod, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Luma Health

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What if the real problem in healthcare isn’t clinical care, but everything that happens before it?

In this episode, Aditya Bansod, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Luma Health, shares how his team is using operational AI to simplify how patients access care, focusing on everything outside the exam room. He explains a shift from point solutions like scheduling tools to outcome-driven models, in which AI agents coordinate across workflows to ensure patients complete their care journey. Rather than keeping humans constantly in the loop, he advocates exception-based intervention, in which people step in only when automation encounters ambiguity. Ultimately, he believes the biggest opportunity in healthcare lies in reducing operational complexity, compressing the support burden around clinicians, and improving access at scale.

Tune in to hear why the future of healthcare AI isn’t about replacing doctors, it’s about fixing everything around them!

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Episode #205. Healthcare’s Next Revolution Is… a Phone Call?, with Dr. Erin Palm, Medical Lead at Infinitus Systems

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What if the biggest breakthrough in healthcare isn’t happening at the bedside, but on the phone?

In this episode, Dr. Erin Palm, Medical Lead at Infinitus Systems, shares how AI-powered communication agents are transforming healthcare by automating phone interactions with payers, providers, and patients to reduce delays and errors. She explains how structured protocols, agent supervision, and human-led audits ensure safety and clinical quality as these systems scale. Drawing from her experience as a trauma surgeon, she highlights how staying grounded in clinical care informs her approach to building responsible AI in an unpredictable digital health landscape. Ultimately, she believes AI’s greatest impact will come from automating routine tasks, improving access, and allowing clinicians to focus on higher-value, human-centered care.

Tune in to hear how AI is quietly reshaping healthcare operations, and what it takes to do it safely at scale!

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Episode #204. What If Healthcare AI Is Making Burnout Worse?, with Dr. Jay Anders, CMO at Medicomp

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What if the very technologies meant to reduce physician burnout are actually making it worse?

In this episode, Dr. Jay Anders shares his journey from practicing internal medicine to becoming CMO at Medicomp, driven by early involvement in health IT and a desire to improve clinical systems. He discusses how his organization is cautiously leveraging AI, particularly voice-enabled commands powered by LLMs, while focusing on minimizing errors, such as hallucinations, to ensure reliability. From an industry perspective, he challenges the assumption that new technologies will reduce physician burnout, arguing that they may actually increase it if not implemented responsibly. He also highlights the serious risks posed by inaccurate data in medical records, emphasizing the need for accountability and careful oversight of healthcare technology.

Tune in to hear a candid, experience-driven perspective on where healthcare technology and AI are truly headed!

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Episode #203. Billions Spent, Barely Discussed: Healthcare’s Quiet Crisis, with Greg Miller, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Carta Healthcare

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What if one of healthcare’s biggest expenses is something most executives barely even know exists?

In this episode, Greg Miller, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Carta Healthcare, explains how hospitals spend billions on manual clinical data abstraction and how his company uses AI combined with clinical expertise to automate and improve this process. He emphasizes the importance of “hybrid intelligence,” where AI and human validation work together to ensure high-quality data for compliance, patient safety, and performance improvement. Carta offers flexible models to meet the diverse operational realities of health systems. Looking ahead, the company is focused on unlocking unstructured clinical data to enable more powerful analytics while staying committed to solving specific provider challenges rather than becoming a general AI company.

Tune in to hear how AI and human expertise are coming together to unlock the most valuable data in healthcare!

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Episode #202. AI Is Everywhere… So, Why Is Everyone Still Confused? with Cambrey Ware, Chief Commercial Officer at Censinet

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI is everywhere in healthcare right now, but many leaders are still trying to figure out what it actually means for their organizations.

In this conversation at ViVE 2026, Cambrey Ware, Chief Commercial Officer at Censinet, shares what she’s hearing from health system leaders about AI, highlighting widespread confusion, mixed adoption strategies, and the growing need for governance. She reflects on how she unexpectedly entered healthcare through technology sales and built a career driven by competitiveness, problem-solving, and relationship-building. Ware also explains why relationships in healthcare tend to run deeper than in other industries due to the shared mission and personal connection everyone has to the system. She also discusses the opportunity to modernize cybersecurity and risk management, noting that many health systems still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes.

Tune in to hear Cambrey’s insights on AI adoption, healthcare sales, and the future of cybersecurity in the industry!

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Episode #201. The Day the System Goes Dark: Are You Ready? with Andrea Steele, the Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Business Intelligence for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:41:00 -0000

Are you ready to rethink resilience in healthcare IT?

In this episode, Andrea Steele, the Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Business Intelligence for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, talks about building resilience, preparing for system downtime, and the evolving role of AI in healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of proactively testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and ensuring cross-departmental collaboration and operational buy-in. Steele also shares insights on navigating shadow AI, securing sensitive data, and fostering safe innovation while reflecting on her own career path and advice for newcomers to healthcare and IT.

Tune in to hear Andrea’s expert insights and actionable strategies for healthcare leaders, available now on your favorite podcast platform!

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Episode #200. AI Isn’t the Hard Part. Security Is, with Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer for Renown Health

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

As healthcare moves beyond the hype of AI, organizations are discovering that success depends just as much on governance, security, and people as it does on the technology itself.

In this episode, Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer (CISTO) for Renown Health, discussed how healthcare organizations are moving beyond AI hype and focusing on practical implementation, governance, and adoption. Renown has prioritized early use cases, such as Microsoft Copilot, while emphasizing strong security guardrails and platform-based AI strategies. Steven highlighted identity management as the organization’s top cybersecurity priority, noting that identity-related threats account for most attacks and require stronger verification processes and zero-trust architecture. The health system is also investing in data infrastructure by deploying a new Databricks-powered data warehouse on Azure to support enterprise analytics. Throughout the conversation, Steven emphasized that technology success ultimately depends on people, encouraging leaders to prioritize team well-being, relationships, and a people-first culture.

Tune in to learn about practical AI adoption, strengthening identity-based security, and building a people-first culture that supports innovation!

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Episode #199. Small Hospital, Big Tech: How Rural Health Is Quietly Winning with AI, with Linda Stevenson, Chief Operations and Chief Digital Information Officer at Fisher-Titus Health

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI doesn’t need its own strategy; it should support the strategy you already have.

In this episode, Linda Stevenson, Chief Operations and Chief Digital Information Officer at Fisher-Titus Health, discusses how rural health systems can thoughtfully integrate AI to strengthen financial performance and expand community access to care. She explains why strong data foundations and vendor partnerships are essential for smaller hospitals adopting AI. She also shares how Fisher-Titus is using AI to reduce repetitive work, support care teams, and explore future applications in revenue cycle and nursing workflows. Along the way, she highlights the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and networking across the healthcare industry.

Tune in to hear how rural health leaders are using AI and innovation to improve care and operations.

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Episode #198. AI Is Moving at Startup Speed. Enterprises Are Still in Approval Meetings, with Dennis Chornenky, Founder and CEO of Dome Labs AI

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI governance is becoming the difference between deploying safely at speed and getting stuck in endless review cycles.

In this episode, Dennis Chornenky, Founder and CEO of Dome Labs AI, joins Ed Gaudet to break down why large enterprises, especially healthcare and government, struggle to adopt emerging tech even when everyone agrees it matters. Dennis shares lessons from his path through finance, telehealth, the White House, and UnitedHealth Group’s first Chief AI Officer role, then explains what he’s building now: a governance, controls, and cybersecurity platform designed to shorten AI clearance cycles without sacrificing rigor. They also explore how risk changes as AI becomes more autonomous, why most use cases should move through a triaged “low, medium, high” process, and what it takes to build real governance capacity instead of spreading one job across a dozen people.

Tune in to learn what “fast and safe” AI adoption actually looks like and how teams can cut clearance timelines without cutting corners.

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Episode #197. The Invisible Engine of Healthcare Is Breaking, Can AI Fix the Lab?, with Julian Wilkison-Duran, founder of Astor Mind

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare labs are overloaded, under-recognized, and still running on manual workarounds, and biology-inspired AI can help change that.

In this episode, Julian Wilkison-Duran, founder of Astor Mind, shares his path from caregiver to clinical lab science to software, and why he’s now building a different kind of AI, one designed to be more transparent, domain-specific, and accessible (even running on a consumer laptop). Julian breaks down the day-to-day realities inside hospital labs, from instrument downtime and constant “where are my results?” calls to the high-stakes focus required in blood banking and critical result reporting. He also gets candid about the realities of entrepreneurship, what surprised him most, and why he believes the future belongs to people who build, using AI as a tool, not a replacement.

Tune in to hear why the “heart of the hospital” deserves better workflows, better visibility, and better tech.

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Episode #196. Compliance Is Not a Checkbox, It’s a Trust Strategy, with Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity compliance isn’t about checklists; it’s about trust, maturity, and building businesses that can withstand real-world risk.

In this episode, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA, discusses the evolution of cybersecurity compliance and what it truly means for MSPs and the broader IT services ecosystem. He shares his unconventional path into IT — from entrepreneurship to burnout in high-stakes risk assessments, to leading IT for a school district during COVID, before joining GTIA. Chris explains why compliance should be a business enabler that builds resilience and credibility, and how industry associations help raise standards and promote practical, real-world security approaches.

Tune in to hear a candid, experience-driven conversation on how cybersecurity compliance can elevate your organization.

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Episode #195. No Simulation Mode: What Happens When the Worst-Case Scenario Is Real, with Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Security for SolarWinds

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

When a nation-state attack turns theory into reality, security leadership is tested in ways no playbook can fully prepare you for.

In this episode, Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Security for SolarWinds, reflects on his journey from security product builder to frontline CISO during one of the most consequential supply-chain attacks in history. He shares firsthand lessons from the SolarWinds breach, including how incident response plans held up under unprecedented scale, public scrutiny, and nation-state sophistication. Tim explains how muscle memory, cross-functional trust, and radical transparency became essential to stabilizing the organization and rebuilding customer confidence. He also discusses how the CISO role fundamentally changes post-incident and what it takes to lead through crisis, recovery, and long-term transformation.

Tune in to hear what security leaders and future CISOs need to know when the unthinkable becomes real.

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Episode #194. ER Visits, Burnout, and the Bot That Changes Everything, with Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

AI is no longer a future concept in oncology; it’s becoming a necessity.

In this episode, Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care, talks about how AI-driven virtual cancer care is reshaping healthcare delivery and rapidly becoming the standard of care. He explains how rising patient volumes, clinician shortages, and burnout are pushing providers to adopt AI to bridge the widening supply–demand gap in oncology. Nardi shares how Reimagine Care has supported over 10,000 patients, reduced avoidable ER visits, and improved both patient and provider satisfaction. He also looks ahead to a future in which AI becomes more autonomous, context-aware, and essential for enabling advanced outpatient therapies such as CAR-T.

Tune in to hear how AI is moving from experiment to expectation in cancer care, and what it means for the future of healthcare delivery.

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Episode #193. You Bought the Tech. You Forgot the Leader, with M.K. Palmore, Founder and Principal Pdvisor at Apogee Global

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Why do so many organizations invest in technology but overlook leadership in security?

In this episode, M.K. Palmore, the founder and principal advisor at Apogee Global, talks about building a people-centered approach to cybersecurity, physical security, and leadership advisory for growing organizations. He shares how his experience across the FBI, Marines, and Silicon Valley shaped his mission to bring enterprise-level security expertise to small and mid-sized organizations without Big Four pricing. He explains Apogee’s three service lines spanning security risk, talent acquisition, and strategy and leadership development. He also challenges traditional tech hiring by arguing that leadership capability is just as critical as technical skill.

Tune in to hear how leadership-first thinking can transform security, culture, and long-term business success!

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Episode #192. What It Takes To Turn Nature-Inspired Molecules Into Real Medicines, with Caitlyn Krebs, Co-founder & CEO of Nalu Bio

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

The endocannabinoid system could become a platform as consequential as GLP-1s, starting with non-addictive, disease-modifying therapies for women’s health and chronic pain.

In this episode, Caitlyn Krebs discusses how generative AI is accelerating the design of oral small molecules that target CB1 and CB2 receptors for pain, inflammation, and endometriosis. She breaks down why today’s endometriosis treatments often force patients into intolerable tradeoffs, how AI helps optimize and prioritize better drug candidates than naturally occurring cannabinoids, and what “preclinical to IND” progress looks like on the path to human studies.

Tune in and learn how AI and the endocannabinoid system could reshape pain care and women’s health from the ground up!

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Episode #191. What It Takes To Build Culture In A Fully Remote Healthcare Company , with Martin Willemink, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Segmed

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Medical imaging AI is shifting from narrow, single-task tools to foundation models, and that shift will demand better access to standardized, privacy-safe data.

In this episode, Martin Willemink, co-founder and chief scientific officer of a medical imaging data startup, discusses how hospitals can securely de-identify and standardize imaging datasets so researchers can search, filter, and learn from real-world scans. He also shares founder lessons on pivots, fundraising, dilution, and what actually works to maintain culture inside a fully remote company.

Tune in and learn how imaging data, foundation models, and smart company-building collide to shape what’s next!

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Episode #190. The Billion-Person Plan to Make Longevity Accessible and Affordable, with Hunter Ziesing, co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Longevity Health

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Want to take control of your health before it’s too late?

In this episode, Hunter Ziesing, co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Longevity Health, discusses how his company leverages data, AI, and personalized care to enhance longevity and prevent disease. He shares his journey from Wall Street to cancer advocacy, culminating in the creation of a virtual clinic that combines comprehensive testing, longitudinal health tracking, and expert care teams. Hunter also explains how AI, paired with doctors, can make personalized health guidance affordable, while gamification and incentives help people sustain healthy behaviors.

Tune in to hear how technology, data, and motivation can help you live longer, healthier, and smarter!

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Episode #189. If Your AI Program Ignores Security You Are Already Behind, with Will Conaway, healthcare technology executive and AI advisor

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

AI only works when it’s tied to real business outcomes, governed responsibly, and built on clean internal data, not hype.

In this episode, Will Conaway, healthcare technology executive and AI advisor, rejoins the podcast and discusses his shift from large enterprise leadership into consulting and what he’s seeing as organizations rush into AI. He breaks down what clients should have ready before starting: clear definitions, realistic expectations, measurable metrics, and honesty about what isn’t working. Will explains common mistakes like relying on industry benchmarks instead of internal data, measuring what looks good instead of what makes you better, and skipping vision-driven change management. He also covers where AI delivers a fast ROI—HR, finance, and contact centers, as well as the non-negotiable need to integrate AI with cybersecurity, given the rise in breaches and the value of medical records. Finally, Will delves into AI governance, exploring fairness, privacy, transparency, accountability, and the inclusion of patients and families in the process.

Tune in and learn how to build AI programs that create measurable clinical and business wins without increasing risk!

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Episode #188. AI Isn’t Optional: What Healthcare and Law Must Get Right Now, with Carrie Nixon, Founder and Managing Partner of Nixon Law Group

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

AI is no longer optional in healthcare or law; it’s becoming a defining line between those who adapt and those who fall behind.

In this episode, Carrie Nixon, Founder and Managing Partner of Nixon Law Group, discusses the rapid rise of AI in healthcare and legal services, exploring its implications for innovation, regulation, and the future workforce. She explains how AI is most powerful when used to solve complex, multi-variable problems rather than simple contract tasks. Carrie also shares concerns about Medicaid funding cuts, threatened ACA subsidies, and the rollback of telehealth flexibilities that could impact millions of patients and stall progress. She closes with advice for emerging professionals to gain real-world experience and learn to use AI as a value-adding tool.

Tune in to hear a candid conversation on why embracing AI is critical for the future of healthcare, law, and leadership.

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Episode #187. How Zombie Applications Quietly Drain Millions From Healthcare Budgets, with Jason Rose, CEO of Clearsense

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:42:00 -0000

Cost optimization through application decommissioning is one of the largest untapped financial levers in healthcare today.

In this episode, Jason Rose breaks down how healthcare systems can reduce operating costs, eliminate redundant applications, lower cyber risk, and repurpose decades of clinical and financial data. He explains why cost containment has become the top priority for healthcare leaders, how application rationalization delivers massive ROI, and how data enablement supports longitudinal records, AI, and research initiatives. Jason also shares insights from his career in healthcare technology, lessons from IPOs, and why solving real problems for clients must always come first.

Tune in and learn how healthcare leaders can turn hidden technical debt into measurable financial and operational gains!

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Episode #186. Extreme Visibility, Zero-Day Defense, and the Future of Critical Infrastructure, with Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

What if the key to stopping cyberattacks before they happen isn’t chasing malware, but outsmarting it with extreme network visibility and never-forgetting threat intelligence?

In this episode, Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion, explained that the company focuses on extreme network visibility, maintaining institutional memory of threats, and blocking malicious communications to prevent cyberattacks, including zero-day threats. He emphasized the importance of monitoring both inbound and outbound traffic, as well as internal traffic, to prevent harmful activity from causing damage. Looking ahead, Intrusion is prioritizing the protection of critical infrastructure, particularly older operational technology in utilities and manufacturing that wasn’t designed for modern cybersecurity challenges. Drawing from his experience digitizing GM’s manufacturing processes, Scott advised new graduates to remain open to possibilities and explore opportunities beyond their initial focus.

Tune in to hear how Tony Scott’s team protects critical infrastructure, stops zero-day attacks, and gives advice for anyone starting a career in technology!

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Episode #185. The Hidden Risks Of AI Adoption That Leaders Must Tackle ,with Joyce Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Technology only improves healthcare when it removes burdens from clinicians and strengthens patient care—not when it adds complexity.

In this episode, Joyce Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer, discusses how her organization is navigating AI adoption, operational maturity, and the realities of modern healthcare technology. She explains why the next two years are focused on stabilizing and operationalizing AI, establishing governance, evaluating risk, and ensuring limited budgets are spent on solutions that genuinely move the needle. Joyce outlines priority use cases such as reducing clinician administrative burden through ambient listening, automated messaging triage, and streamlined workflows that allow physicians to focus on what only they can do. She also highlights how automation in the revenue cycle and operational areas can elevate productivity and strengthen patient care at scale. Joyce shares her unconventional path into healthcare, insights from leading through the pandemic, and the unexpected lessons she brought from industries like QSR and utilities. Finally, she reflects on risk-taking, career growth, parenting, and the importance of not taking life too seriously.

Tune in and learn how thoughtful innovation and human-centered technology can reshape the future of care!

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Episode #184. Inside the Smart Room: How AI Is Transforming Nursing at the Bedside, with Brittany Cyriacks, Clinical Informatics Program Director at UCHealth

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

What if technology could give every nurse an extra set of hands?

In this episode, Brittany Cyriacks, Clinical Informatics Program Director at UCHealth, discusses transforming bedside care with intelligent, in-room assistance. She describes how smart tools can support newer nurses in the moment, reducing uncertainty and strengthening confidence. She highlights how reducing alert fatigue and automating routine tasks can free up time for genuine patient connection. She also shares why deep clinical experience is essential for designing technology that actually makes nurses’ lives easier.

Tune in to explore the future of nurse-centered innovation!

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Episode #183. Why Building AI In-House Can Be Safer Than Buying It, with Brian Yam, Chief Operating Officer at Sonology

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

This episode is brought to you by Censinet and Outcomes Rocket.

Trust and regulation are the real bottlenecks preventing AI from safely transforming healthcare.

In this episode, Brian Yam, Chief Operating Officer at Sonology, discusses the fast-evolving role of AI in healthcare, the risks of handling protected health information, and why building AI solutions internally can enhance security and regulatory control. He explains how medical-grade data, device-agnostic platforms, and strict cybersecurity standards are key to earning clinician trust and avoiding HIPAA breaches. Brian also explores AI regulation, human-in-the-loop systems, and why healthcare AI differs from consumer technology. He shares Sonology’s mission to improve sleep health, empower individuals with understandable medical data, and reflects on career risk-taking, leadership, and lessons from sports and law.

Tune in and learn how trustworthy AI, medical-grade standards, and human oversight can responsibly shape the future of healthcare innovation!

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Episode #182. Stronger After Stroke: Education, Innovation, and Impact, with Rosa Hart , Owner at Rosa Hart Media Consulting LLC

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, yet their voices are often overlooked.

In this episode, Rosa Hart, a nurse, media consultant, and author recognized globally for advancing health communication, digital engagement, and nursing innovation, discusses her journey of hosting podcasts to educate stroke survivors and caregivers, as well as exploring the role of AI in healthcare. She shares how she created Stronger After Stroke and Nurse Rose’s Insights to provide guidance and ask bold questions about improving healthcare. Rosa discusses the challenges women face in stroke outcomes, the burdens on caregivers, and the importance of neuroplasticity and timely treatment. She also reflects on her experiences learning about AI and the importance of empowering nurses in technology adoption.

Tune in to hear Rosa’s insights on transforming healthcare through education, innovation, and advocacy!

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Episode #181. Why AI In Healthcare Is Moving Faster Than The Internet Ever Did, with Hamed Abbaszadegan, “The AI MD”

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

AI in healthcare is accelerating rapidly, and the winners will be those who lean in, set smart guardrails, and help shape what comes next.

In this episode, Hamed Abbaszadegan, an internal medicine–trained physician and clinical informatics leader known as “The AI MD,” discusses the rapid shift from cautious curiosity to full-on AI adoption across healthcare, fueled by personal user experiences and rising trust. He unpacks optimism from the conference floor, discussing AI’s impact on mental health, longevity, and personalized prevention, as well as a future where individuals become their own data scientists through wearable devices and biosimulation. Hamed also explains why standards, governance, and human checkpoints matter, using USB-C as the most straightforward analogy for interoperability and guardrails. Finally, he veers into bold “what if” territory, measuring the soul, new frontiers of human evolution, and space travel, before circling back to courage, risk, and building responsibly.

Tune in and learn how to embrace AI’s momentum, build with safeguards, and help improve mankind!

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Episode #180. Unlocking Human Potential: Resilience, Leadership, and Purpose in the Workplace, with Raghunath Sapuram, CEO of the TLEX Institute

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Unlock the secret to building high-performing, resilient teams in the age of AI.

In this episode, Raghunath Sapuram, CEO of the TLEX Institute, discusses unlocking human potential through resilience and leadership training, building high-performing teams, and promoting well-being and engagement in the workplace. He explains how immersive programs, such as the Sky Immersion Program, reduce stress and enhance focus while strengthening trust and collaboration. Sapuram emphasizes that technology, including AI, should empower humans rather than replace them. He shares insights on aligning human potential with purpose to drive organizational success and adaptability.

Tune in to discover how aligning human potential with purpose can transform your team and organization.

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Episode #179. Why Clinical Documentation Has Been Broken For 30 Years, with Dr. James Maisel, CEO and founder of ZyDoc

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

AI is finally eliminating the documentation burden that has slowed physicians for decades.

In this episode, Dr. James Maisel, CEO and founder of ZyDoc, shares his three-decade journey from retina surgeon to health-tech entrepreneur and how AI is transforming clinical documentation. He reflects on early attempts to build electronic health records in the 1990s, the inefficiencies created by click-heavy systems, and why dictation consistently outperformed keyboard-based workflows. Dr. Maisel explains how advances in speech recognition and generative AI now make real-time, structured clinical notes possible, seamlessly integrating into EHRs and significantly reducing physician workload. He also explores health literacy challenges, physician adoption, specialty-specific language models, and the future of AI-driven diagnostics, particularly in the context of eye imaging.

Tune in and learn how AI is reshaping clinical documentation, physician efficiency, and the future of medical practice!

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Episode #178. AI Health Companions: The Next Step in Personalized Patient Care, with Dr. Jennie Luna, Founder and CEO of NuVee

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

What if AI could not only track your health but truly care for you when your doctor isn't around?

In this episode, Dr. Jennie Luna, Founder and CEO of NuVee, discusses creating an AI health companion called Koa, designed to provide empathy and support to patients between doctor visits. She explains the difference between GLP-1 and GIP+GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity. Dr. Luna also shares her journey in healthcare, discussing how AI is transforming the industry and the need for more compassionate care in managing chronic conditions, such as obesity. She discusses how technology can bridge the gap in patient care, providing personalized support where it's needed most.

Tune in to discover how AI is transforming the future of healthcare and enabling patients to live healthier, more connected lives!

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Episode #177. What A Misdiagnosis Story Reveals About Trust In Healthcare, with Dr. Jodyn Platt, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Medical School

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Patients deserve transparency when AI influences their care, and health systems need governance that makes AI accountable at scale.

In this episode, Dr. Jodyn Platt, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, discusses how patients and the public perceive AI in healthcare, why many are interested in knowing when AI is used, and how trust and shared decision-making influence acceptance. She explains three common reactions to health data use: some people shrug, some want ongoing updates, and some feel angry or surprised. Dr. Platt also explores how personal experiences, such as misdiagnosis, can intensify skepticism toward healthcare decisions and technology. Finally, she argues for an AI registry model to track the deployment of tools, their locations, and their impact, while acknowledging the challenge of keeping information current as models evolve.

Tune in and learn how transparency and smarter governance can make clinical AI safer, more accountable, and more trustworthy!

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Episode #176. How AI Is Becoming A Survival Skill For Modern Clinicians, with Dr. Kathryn Alderman, CEO and founder of Intelligent Care Alliance

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Bridging medical and dental care with AI is no longer optional; it is essential for the future of patient care and clinician support.

In this episode, Dr. Kathryn Alderman, CEO and founder of Intelligent Care Alliance, shares how her background in biological and functional dentistry led her to challenge the silos separating dental, medical, mental health, and pharmacy care. She explains how AI can provide 360-degree support for clinicians by streamlining workflows, improving patient outcomes, and reducing burnout. Kathryn introduces her AI Advantage Framework for selecting and deploying AI in clinical settings, while unpacking the risks and rewards of innovation and entrepreneurship. She also previews a global summit in London designed to unite clinicians, technologists, and investors, and reflects on how her motorsports upbringing shaped her fearless, disciplined leadership style.

Tune in and learn how AI, courage, and collaboration are reshaping healthcare delivery worldwide!

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Episode #175. Why Ethical AI Means Nothing Without Execution, with Sherri Douville, CEO of Medigram

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Ethical AI in healthcare will only matter if it delivers real clinical and financial outcomes, not hype or talk.

In this episode, sponsored by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet, Sherri Douville, a healthcare AI leader and CEO of Medigram, discusses the urgent need to make AI work for healthcare as hospitals face financial strain, Medicaid pressure, and rising administrative burdens. She explains why trust, safety, and standards are foundational to the responsible deployment of AI and why collaboration among clinicians, engineers, and executives is critical. Sherri explores the creation of a non-commercial trust framework to operationalize AI ethics, warning against “talk-only” innovation and emphasizing that execution matters more than ideas. She also addresses leadership, extreme self-awareness in team building, and how AI can reduce systemic waste and administrative overload, thereby giving clinicians more time for care.

Tune in and learn how ethical, execution-driven AI can realistically improve healthcare outcomes and sustainability!

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Episode #174. Why Healthcare AI Succeeds or Fails on the Front Lines, with Joshua Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation at Inflect Health and Vituity

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

What does it really take to make AI work on the front lines of healthcare?

In this episode, Joshua Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation at Inflect Health and Vituity, discusses how a physician-led innovation engine transforms real clinical frustrations into scalable healthcare technology. He explains how Vituity’s fully democratic partnership model and Inflect Health’s venture, studio, and advisory arms enable rapid testing and deployment across hundreds of hospitals. Joshua shares lessons from building Savant, an ambient documentation platform that reduces clinician burden by combining LLMs with traditional software to eliminate hallucinations and improve billing, coding, and quality metrics. He also reflects on why successful healthcare AI must address human emotion and workflow realities, not just technical accuracy.

Tune in to hear how frontline clinicians are shaping practical, trustworthy AI that actually works in real-world healthcare settings!

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Episode #173. What We Don’t Know: Leading AI Governance with Humility and Clarity, with Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This episode of the AI Med 25 Insights series is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet.

AI is advancing rapidly in healthcare, but what happens behind the scenes when a system attempts to adopt it responsibly?

In this episode, Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare, shares how a tech-forward health system is embracing AI across clinical workflows, operations, and cybersecurity. She explains the governance rubric they’ve created to assess every new use case and the challenge of keeping pace with teams eager to deploy AI without fully grasping the clinical, ethical, and operational risks. Anahi emphasizes the importance of shared risk ownership and equal voices across departments as the organization navigates the unknowns in a rapidly evolving landscape. She also reflects on how tools like Copilot boost productivity and how new guidance from the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council will shape her next steps.

If you want to hear how one of the nation’s most forward-leaning CISOs is steering AI innovation with clarity and candor, tune in!

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Episode #172. Why Accepting Our Expiration Date Makes Doctors Better Healers , with Dr. Orvil Martinez & Dr. Felix Rivera

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Recognizing that life has an expiration date makes both medicine and risk-taking more meaningful, and that insight runs through this entire conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Orvil Martinez, CEO of the Advanced Medical Research Center, and Dr. Felix Rivera, owner of US Neurology Consulting, discuss how their Puerto Rican roots, love of adventure, and passion for technology influence their medical practice and vision for the future of healthcare. They share wild stories of skydiving from airplane wings, bungee jumping over concrete, and near-fatal injuries, set against the backdrop of their lives as thoughtful clinicians, parents, and technophiles. The conversation then turns to AI’s potential to ease primary care burdens in Puerto Rico, support tele-neurology, reduce overhead, and sustain independent practice. They close by unveiling plans for the island’s first AI Congress in November 2026, underscoring that innovation, trust, and accepting mortality are essential to living fully.

Tune in and learn how personal risk, family roots, and bold AI vision are converging to reshape care in Puerto Rico and beyond!

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Episode #171. The Case For A Blockchain-Powered Healthcare Internet, with Jose Macion, Founder and CEO of GenOp Health

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Interoperability is the missing foundation for AI in healthcare because without real-time, high-quality data, even the best models can’t mature.

In this episode, Jose Macion, founder and CEO of GenOp Health, discusses his vision for a “healthcare internet” built on blockchain, enabling secure, real-time data exchange among hospitals, providers, and payers. He explains why blockchain can help track transactions, enhance security, and facilitate scalable data sharing as networks expand. He also describes bootstrapping his first company with no outside investment, building an early team through family connections, and how the COVID work-from-home era helped him focus and ship. Jose also touches on the lack of a national patient identifier, his concept of an “artificially intelligent patient search engine” to correlate records across facilities using identifiers and demographics, and his view of the shift from generative AI to agentic AI.

Tune in and learn how interoperability, security, and practical execution can make healthcare AI actually work!

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Episode #170. Building Security From Chip To Cloud In Connected Care, with Florence Hudson, Executive Director at Columbia University

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

This episode of the AI Med 25 Insights series is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet.

Trustworthy AI-enabled healthcare depends on standards that harden identity, privacy, safety, and security across devices, data, and institutions.

In this episode, Florence Hudson, Executive Director at Columbia University, discusses using data and AI “for good” through federally funded innovation work. She explains how she led the development of IEEE’s TIPS standard for clinical IoT, focusing on Trust, Identity, Privacy Protection, Safety, and Security, and why it drew contributions from over 300 experts across 33 countries. Florence examines how lessons from aerospace and mission-critical systems apply to healthcare reliability, encompassing the provenance, reproducibility, and repeatability of AI outputs. She also delves into digital twins and “virtual human” initiatives that combine genomics, exposomics, imaging, and biomarkers for precision medicine, as well as remote monitoring use cases, such as external sensors that detect breathing challenges. Finally, she closes with mentoring future leaders and building open, interoperable foundations for responsible innovation.

Tune in and learn how standards and digital twins can make AI healthcare safer, more trustworthy, and truly scalable!

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Episode #169. Why AI Systems Fail When We Assume They Behave Like Software, with Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer for Exabeam

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

AI security is no longer optional; it's the foundation that determines whether innovation in healthcare will thrive or fail.

In this episode, Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer for Exabeam and author, discusses the hidden vulnerabilities inside modern AI systems, why traditional software assumptions break down, and how healthcare must rethink safety, trust, and security from the ground up. He explains the risks of prompt injection and indirect prompt injection, highlights the fragile nature of AI “intuition,” and compares securing AI to training unpredictable employees rather than testing deterministic code. Steve also explores issues such as supply chain integrity, output filtering, trust boundaries, and the growing need for continuous evaluation rather than one-time testing. Finally, he shares stories from his early career at Sun Microsystems, Java’s early days, startup lessons from the 90s, and how modern AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity operations.

Tune in and learn how today’s most advanced AI systems can be both powerful and dangerously gullible, and what it takes to secure them!

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Episode #168. How AI Is Unlocking Breakthroughs From Both Massive And Minimal Data, with Yves Lussier, Chair of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Medicine

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Advances in AI are transforming both large-scale population analytics and ultra-precise, small-data insights that can guide individualized treatment.

In this episode, Yves Lussier, Chair of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Medicine, discusses the deep legacy of innovation behind modern electronic health records, the evolution of biomedical informatics, and the rise of AI techniques that extract meaning from both massive and minimal datasets. He explains how the “blessing of dimensionality” enables N-of-1 precision genomics, why counterfactual data and adversarial risks matter for large language models, and how engineered negative datasets could strengthen future AI systems. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from pioneering pen-based AI medical records in 1991 to building clinical data warehouses and founding major bioinformatics programs. Yves shares lessons on risk, career leaps, and the cultural ecosystems that fuel innovation.

Tune in and learn how cutting-edge informatics is reshaping research, care, and the future of AI-driven medicine!

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Episode #167. Agentic AI in Action: Reaching Patients and Improving Outcomes, with Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What happens when AI meets real-world healthcare challenges?

In this episode, Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation, discusses how AI is being practically applied to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. She explains the importance of moving past hype, piloting AI solutions safely, and integrating them into workflows with input from clinicians and administrators. Kali highlights the growing AI literacy among healthcare professionals and shares how agentic AI is helping healthcare providers reach patients for preventive care while identifying risks such as elder abuse or suicidal ideation. She also emphasizes the need for structured evaluation and clear metrics to ensure that results are meaningful.

Tune in to hear how Northwestern Medicine is leveraging AI to make a real difference in hospitals, clinics, and communities!

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Episode #166. The Moment Curiosity Turns Into a Career-Altering Breakthrough, with Dr. Harvey Castro, Chief AI Officer for Phantom Space

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Bold ideas often look risky until they reshape an entire field.

In this episode, Dr. Harvey Castro, Chief AI Officer for Phantom Space and prolific healthcare innovator, discusses his rapid leap into AI after discovering ChatGPT, how his first book on AI in healthcare went viral, and how that moment catapulted him onto global stages, including advising the Ministry of Health in Singapore. He shares earlier entrepreneurial breakthroughs like building top-ranked medical apps, creating freestanding emergency rooms focused on empathy, and scaling a healthcare system to hundreds of employees. Harvey also explores his digital twin project, wearable-driven longevity optimization, military background, storytelling in TED Talks, and his mindset around risk, conviction, and manifesting opportunities, illustrated through stories about Tony Robbins, bungee-less bridge jumps, and future ambitions.

Tune in and learn how innovation, curiosity, and courage can radically change what’s possible!

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Episode #165. How AI is Making Hospital Workflows Smarter and Faster, with Nicholas Lin, Co-founder and CEO of Guava

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What if hospitals could reduce hours of administrative work to minutes, without ever compromising sensitive patient data?

In this episode, Nicholas Lin, cofounder and CEO of Guava, explains that their company automates prior authorization for hospitals without accessing PHI or EHR data. Their AI agents handle up to 95% of time-consuming administrative tasks, like coverage checks and policy reviews, by performing automated calls and warm transfers to human specialists only when necessary. The solution arose from their personal healthcare backgrounds and conversations with providers, aiming to streamline workflows while addressing hospitals’ strict data privacy concerns. Currently piloting with NewYork-Presbyterian, Guava hopes to scale nationally and sees education around AI’s capabilities as key to overcoming provider hesitation.

Tune in to hear Nicholas Lin explain how Guava’s AI agents are revolutionizing prior authorization, helping specialists work faster, smarter, and stress-free!

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Episode #164. Fighting Burnout And Missed Findings With A Unified AI View, with Lior Eshel Ansher, Founder and CEO of TestDynamics

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

AI is reshaping radiology from image reading to clinical orchestration, and the human-plus-AI model will define the future of the field.

In this episode, sponsored by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet, Lior Eshel Ansher, founder and CEO of TestDynamics, discusses how his father’s late lung cancer diagnosis pushed him to investigate radiology errors and discover that 30% of cases are misdiagnosed. He explains how burnout, staffing shortages, and exploding image volumes strain radiologists who are measured on speed while still expected to catch every abnormality. Lior describes Satori, a platform that unifies outputs from multiple imaging AI tools into a single, actionable view, allowing clinicians to activate several AI engines without juggling fragmented interfaces. Finally, he shares his vision of radiologists evolving from readers to “orchestrators,” similar to pilots working with autopilot, and reflects on Israel’s startup culture, his entrepreneurial journey, and the mission to turn AI chaos into clarity for clinicians.

Tune in and learn how AI orchestration can make radiology safer, faster, and more human!

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Episode #163. From Stroke Care to AI: How Technology Can Reach Everyone, with Junaid Kalia, Founder & CEO of SaveLife.AI

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Imagine detecting stroke and critical conditions instantly, even in the most resource-limited settings.

In this episode, Junaid Kalia, Founder & CEO of SaveLife.AI, discusses how edge-based radiology AI can make lifesaving diagnostics accessible in low-resource environments worldwide. He shares how falling imaging costs and the off-patent status of stroke medications are transforming global stroke care. He explains the urgency created by massive radiologist shortages and why AI must fill the gap. He also reflects on the partnerships, pain points, and trust frameworks shaping the next generation of clinical AI.

Tune in to hear how technology can bring equitable care within reach!

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Episode #162. From Ideas to Patients: The Mission of Physician Entrepreneurs, with Dr. Arlen Meyers

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

What happens when clinicians have groundbreaking ideas, but no roadmap to bring them to life?

In this episode, Dr. Arlen Meyers, Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health, and President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, discusses how SOPE helps clinicians transform ideas into innovations that reach patients. He explains why most healthcare professionals lack formal entrepreneurship training and how that gap leaves them unsure of what to do with their ideas. He explores the rising challenges of burnout and moral injury in medicine, and how fear, ego, and identity keep many clinicians from pursuing new paths. He also shares how SOPE uses “radical candor,” idea euthanasia, and practical entrepreneurial frameworks to help innovators pivot, persevere, or let go.

Tune in to hear how physician innovators can finally connect the dots!

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Episode #161. Why Trust In AI Depends On Telling The Whole Truth, with Anthony Lee, Executive Communication coach and head of Heroic Voice Academy

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

AI will only build trust if we’re honest about both its potential and its risks.

In this episode, Anthony Lee, executive communication coach and head of Heroic Voice Academy, discusses how AI is reshaping conferences, clinical workflows, and the craft of speaking. He contrasts the adoption of beginner-level AI in healthcare with cutting-edge innovation at events like TED AI, highlighting the urgent need for more experimentation, compelling stories, and faster learning. Anthony explains how AI can support peer review, pre-consult patient interviews, and patient education while always keeping a human in the loop. He also explores job displacement, the speed of AI-driven disruption, and why strong communication and prompting skills are becoming non-negotiable. Finally, Anthony shares his “green room” lessons, from choosing events based on the producer, audience, and peers to preparing for the stage by speaking to three specific people in your mind.

Tune it and learn how to partner with AI without losing human trust in practice today!

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Episode #160. The Hidden Cost Of Siloed Data And How AI Finally Breaks It Open, with Doug Fridsma, CMIO at Health Universe

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

The future of healthcare hinges on unlocking siloed data and enabling agentic, AI-driven innovation.

In this episode, Doug Fridsma, CMIO at Health Universe and former federal leader in health IT, discusses the historic shift from paper to electronic records, the challenges of data consolidation, and why lazy data must be activated to improve patient care. Doug breaks down how modern agentic AI, ambient technologies, and orchestration layers can ultimately make health systems more agile, much like the transition from mainframes to personal computing. He also explores the creation of horizontal platforms that integrate once and deploy multiple solutions, the importance of standards such as FHIR and CDA, and the need to empower bottom-up innovation within large healthcare systems. Finally, Doug argues that future transformation depends on patients themselves, just as the automobile reshaped medicine a century ago.

Tune in and learn how AI, data accessibility, and patient-centered innovation are reshaping the next era of healthcare!

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Episode #159. Why Clinicians Must Stop Waiting and Start Building with AI, with Hassan Bencheqroun, CEO of the Medical AI Academy

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

AI won’t replace clinicians, but clinicians who embrace AI might.

In this episode, Hassan Bencheqroun, CEO of the Medical AI Academy, talks about what it means to become an “AI-ready doctor.” He breaks down common misconceptions among clinicians who fear AI will replace human connection. He shares real examples of AI improving care, from hospital fall-prevention tools to enhanced medical education. He also reflects on his journey from Morocco and urges innovators to take action, learn intentionally, and stop waiting to be “ready.”

Tune in to hear how clinicians and builders can lead the future of AI in medicine!

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Episode #158. The Path To Faster Medicines Starts With Better Trial Access, with Chris Brigham, founder of Smart Medical History AI

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

A patient’s story is the key to better care, yet modern healthcare rarely gives people the time to tell it.

In this episode, Chris Brigham, founder of Smart Medical History AI, explains how AI-driven, adaptive patient interviewing can enhance the depth and accuracy of clinical history-taking. He shares his unusual journey from IT pioneer to physician and editor, emphasizing that decades of experience reaffirmed patient history as the cornerstone of good care. Chris describes how his platform conducts a one-hour multilingual interview, verifies the story with the patient, and generates an eight-page clinical summary before the physician enters the room, offering far more insight than passive scribe tools. He also explores global scalability, behavioral health use cases, physician burnout, health literacy, and closes with personal reflections on risk, sailing, music, faith, and a life spanning medicine and technology.

Tune in and learn how AI-driven history-taking can transform patient care from the ground up!

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Episode #157. The Doctor-to-Doctor Movement: Putting Patients First in a Profiteering System, with Dr. Kianor Shah, Founder and Chair of the Global Summits Institute

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Doctors are rising to reclaim healthcare from third-party profiteers.

In this episode, Dr. Kianor Shah, Founder and Chair of the Global Summits Institute, talks about the “doctor-to-doctor” movement and how it’s restoring physicians to the center of healthcare. He explains how AI can level the playing field, removing unnecessary intermediaries to benefit doctors and patients. Shah shares how global summits engage leading medical and dental figures to foster collaboration and consensus on AI regulation. He also discusses the Institute’s efforts to integrate healthcare, bringing doctors together worldwide to shape a patient-centered future.

Tune in to hear how doctors are reshaping the future of healthcare!

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Episode #156. What AI Is Really Learning From Us, and Why It Matters, with Robin Farmanfarmaian, co-founder and CEO at i-GENTIC AI,

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Agentic AI is evolving fast, and it’s learning far more about us than we realize.

In this episode, Robin Farmanfarmaian, co-founder and CEO at i-GENTIC AI, explores both the promise and the dangers of agentic AI, emphasizing that generative models learn human flaws as well as human knowledge. She explains how her company, i-GENTIC, helps organizations stay compliant amid rapidly evolving AI regulations and privacy requirements. Robin also warns about growing cybersecurity threats and the disruptive potential of quantum computing. Despite these risks, breakthroughs in longevity technology and stem cell innovation keep her optimistic about AI’s impact on human health.

Tune in to hear Robin Farmanfarmaian break down AI’s promise, its risks, and how we can stay compliant and secure in a rapidly shifting landscape!

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Episode #155. Healthcare’s AI Inflection Point: Why Everything Is About to Accelerate, with Nilesh Bhandari, Chairman and CEO at the Advanced Health Academy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare is hitting an inflection point where AI is no longer a curiosity; it’s becoming the engine driving the next decade of clinical transformation.

In this episode, Nilesh Bhandari, Chairman and CEO at the Advanced Health Academy, explains that this year marks a turning point in healthcare's embrace of AI, with unprecedented enthusiasm from clinicians, administrators, and even boardrooms. He notes that AI experts and clinicians are finally having productive, in-depth conversations that bridge their once-separate worlds. With EHR infrastructure now mature, he predicts massive efficiency gains and personalized clinician workflows by 2030. He also outlines his work on deterministic lab-interpretation algorithms and a whole-person autoimmune care model.

Tune in to hear how healthcare is finally embracing AI at full speed, and what that means for efficiency, patient care, and the future of clinical workflows!

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Episode #154. The Human Code: Embedding Compassion into Technology, Leadership, and Care, with Dr. Apurv Gupta, Founder and Board Member of A Loving Organization

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

How do you build AI that actually feels loving to the people it serves?

In this episode, Dr. Apurv Gupta, Founder and Board Member of A Loving Organization, explains that the Loving Organization Consortium aims to bring more love and compassion into healthcare by improving nine interconnected systems, people, processes, culture, workflows, and especially technology, through a framework called INTEGRATE. He and Ed Gaudet discuss how “loving AI” can ease clinician burden through tools like ambient listening, workflow automation, and emerging burnout-prediction technology, while emphasizing that tech alone is only 10–20% of the solution. Dr. Gupta stresses that effective technology requires human oversight, governance, feedback loops, and involvement from clinicians and patients in the design process. He highlights that organizations often miss these elements due to lack of awareness and capabilities, which the INTEGRATE framework seeks to build. Ultimately, he argues that love must be the foundational intention shaping systems, leadership, and AI, because technology is neutral but becomes “loving” only when embedded in a loving human environment.

Tune in to explore how compassion-driven systems and “loving AI” can transform clinician well-being, patient care, and the future of healthcare!

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Episode #153. How Tiny Workflow Tweaks Can Reduce Massive Physician Burdens, with Jason Hill & David Leingang

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Thoughtful, problem-first innovation—not hype—drives real clinical impact in healthcare.

In this episode, Saul Marquez and Ed Gaudet from Censinet host Dr. Jason Hill, Innovation Officer at Ochsner Health, and David Leingang, Director of Innovation Data Science at Ochsner Health, to discuss how their team uses machine learning, workflow redesign, and data-driven insights to reduce physician message burden, improve patient routing, and guide clinical programs. They explain how analyzing 2.4 million annual inbox messages uncovered that 4% were related to weight-loss drugs, which led to a new weight-management digital medicine program rather than an AI tool. Both guests describe how reorganizing message flows and using e-visits reduced unnecessary back-and-forth, how machine learning helps uncover root causes of system strain, and how predictive deterioration models saved lives but required retraining once interventions changed patient outcomes. They also explore value-based care, the challenges of identifying solvable problems, and why the first and last mile of AI—defining the problem and integrating into workflows—remain the hardest. Jason and David close with a discussion of the AHEAD Network, connecting universities, healthcare systems, and industry to accelerate innovation.

Tune in and learn how practical AI, smarter workflows, and cross-industry collaboration are reshaping modern healthcare!

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Episode #152. AI Is Hungry: Feeding the Beast Without Burning Out the Grid, with Neil Morris, Head of IT at Redaptive

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The fastest way to stay relevant in tech is to understand the business before the technology.

In this episode, Neil Morris discusses the evolution of energy-as-a-service, the rising strain of AI-driven power consumption, and why scaling energy independence is becoming essential for hospitals, manufacturers, and beyond. He explains how aging U.S. infrastructure, AI’s exponential growth, and the emergence of micro-nuclear solutions are reshaping long-term strategy. Neil also reflects on the unprecedented speed of innovation in AI, the overwhelming pace of model development, and the workforce disruption that follows when algorithmic tasks can be automated.

Tune in and learn how energy, AI, infrastructure, and deep technical expertise converge to redefine the future of work and innovation!

About Neil Morris:

Neil D. Morris is an enterprise technology executive with a long record of turning complex business goals into measurable outcomes at a multi-billion-dollar scale. With deep expertise in compliance, governance, risk management, and cloud-first architecture, he has led large organizations through transformative change across aerospace, defense, renewables, telecommunications, and SaaS. Known for building AI implementation frameworks that drive revenue and operational efficiency, he pioneered a 7-pillar AI model that became the foundation for enterprise-wide governance and ROI measurement.

His leadership includes modernizing manufacturing and engineering workflows through digital thread and digital twin systems at Ball Aerospace, enabling real-time visibility and predictive quality that sharpened engineering cycles and production performance. At Maxar Technologies, he architected and executed a cloud-first transformation that unlocked $30M in new revenue opportunities while overseeing a global IT organization of 200+ professionals and $50M+ in annual budgets.

Across every role—from CIO at Fortune 500-scale companies to Head of IT in high-growth sectors—Neil aligns technology with mission, strengthens cybersecurity and PII compliance, and designs scalable architectures that future-proof operations. He is known for leading complex integrations, optimizing enterprise systems, and mentoring high-performing teams. With full professional fluency in English and decades of hands-on execution, Neil brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, technical depth, and operational discipline to every environment he leads.

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Episode #151. Cracking the Hypertension Code: One Patch, No Limits ,with Jay Heimsoth, National Director of Sales at Biobeat

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

A life-saving technology finally solves the biggest flaw in hypertension care, and it’s as simple as wearing a patch.

In this episode, Jay Heimsoth, National Director of Sales at Biobeat, explains that Biobeat has launched the first FDA-cleared cuffless 24-hour blood pressure monitor, addressing a massive unmet need for hypertension management where 74% of 120 million U.S. patients remain uncontrolled. Unlike traditional cuff-based monitors, Biobeat’s wearable patch improves comfort, compliance, and data quality while integrating features like digital diaries for actionable insights. He highlights strong clinical validation, including a Mayo Clinic study demonstrating near-beat-by-beat agreement with arterial line measurements. Looking ahead, Jay’s priorities include building Biobeat’s culture, developing a strong team, and creating an organization people want to join and stay in.

Tune in to hear how Biobeat’s cuffless BP monitor is reshaping diagnostics and redefining what’s possible in cardiovascular care!

About Jay Heimsoth:

Jay Heimsoth is the National Director of Sales at Biobeat, leading the launch of the first FDA-cleared cuffless 24-hour blood pressure monitor. Passionate about addressing hypertension, the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Jay focuses on bringing disruptive technology to a massive, underserved patient population while improving physician decision-making through actionable data. He is also dedicated to building strong, people-first teams and a culture where employees can grow, thrive, and feel inspired to be part of a shared mission.

Things You’ll Learn:

Hypertension remains massively undertreated, with 74% of 120 million U.S. patients still uncontrolled.
Biobeat has launched the first FDA-cleared cuffless 24-hour blood pressure monitor, solving the comfort, compliance, and data-gap problems of traditional cuff-based devices.
The wearable chest patch provides continuous, highly accurate data, validated in 26 clinical studies, including Mayo Clinic research showing 96–99% agreement with arterial line measurements.
New digital features like an integrated patient diary give physicians actionable insights by linking symptoms, medications, and activities to blood pressure changes.
There is strong reimbursement and clinical guideline support for 24-hour monitoring, making the market ready for disruption.
Biobeat focuses specifically on BP and heart rate, filling a technology gap not addressed by existing cardiac monitoring companies.
Jay’s leadership priorities center on building a strong, people-first culture, where accountability, growth, and genuine embodiment of company values drive success.
Biobeat aims to become a place where people want to join and stay, emphasizing mentorship, internal promotion, and supporting employees in reaching their career goals.

Resources:

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Episode #150. Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Protecting People, Machines, and Data, with Matt Topper, CEO of UberEther

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

A cybersecurity future where humans and machines share identities is already here.

In this episode, Matt Topper, CEO of UberEther, discusses how identity has expanded beyond individuals to encompass devices, machines, and AI systems, and why securing these relationships is now crucial. He explains how identity’s compliance-driven past created fragmented systems and slow implementations, and why the industry must shift toward unified, security-first approaches. Matt also discusses the rise of non-human identities, emerging standards, and the growing need for resilient on-premise identity systems as cloud outages and AI adoption accelerate. He concludes by explaining why continuous learning and embracing failure are essential for anyone entering the fields of cybersecurity or healthcare.

Tune in to hear Matt’s vision for the future of identity security!

Matt Topper is a recognized leader in cybersecurity with over 20 years of experience architecting next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions that power digital transformation and protect mission-critical assets. As President of UberEther, Matt leads an elite team of cybersecurity innovators, delivering secure and scalable solutions for some of the world's most complex cloud and hybrid environments.

Things You’ll Learn:

Identity now encompasses humans, devices, machines, APIs, and AI systems, making non-human identity a critical focus in cybersecurity.
Traditional perimeter security is no longer sufficient, and identity has become the essential control in distributed, SaaS-based environments.
Identity historically evolved as a compliance function, resulting in siloed tools, slow implementations, and weak alignment with security teams.
Unified, security-first identity architectures offer integrated, vertical-specific solutions, replacing fragmented vendor ecosystems.
AI and machine-to-machine interactions introduce new risks, and industry standards for non-human identity are still rapidly evolving.
Resilient on-premise identity systems are necessary to maintain operations during cloud or internet outages in hospitals, manufacturing, and retail.
Continuous learning, embracing failure, and using incidents as growth opportunities are essential for success in cybersecurity and healthcare.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Matt Topper on LinkedIn.
Follow UberEther on LinkedIn and discover their website!

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Episode #149. The Death of Search: How AI Is Rebuilding the Healthcare Internet, with Russell Rothstein, CEO of WebHealthNetwork Media

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:50:00 -0000

Rapid shifts driven by AI are rewriting the future of healthcare publishing, search, and the workforce—and those who adapt quickly will thrive.

In this episode, Russell Rothstein examines the decline of search-driven traffic, the emergence of AI-driven healthcare engagement, and how his network connects millions of clinicians and consumers through targeted data solutions. He explains why middle-tier white-collar roles are about to face major disruption, how entrepreneurs can navigate this new landscape, and why adapting quickly is the only winning strategy.

About Russell Rothstein:

Russell Rothstein is an accomplished technology and media entrepreneur with a strong history of building data-rich companies that serve Fortune 500 brands. He is the CEO of WebHealthNetwork Media, a leading healthcare publisher that connects pharmaceutical companies and hospital networks with nearly one million U.S. physicians and over 2.6 million healthcare stakeholders through targeted digital campaigns delivered across 20+ specialty sites. His team provides unmatched first-party data, physician-level targeting, and daily performance reporting that consistently drives results far above industry benchmarks.

Rothstein is also the founder and CEO of Sales Spider, a global intent-based data company with over 80 million businesses and 300 million executives in its database. Sales Spider delivers more than 100,000 qualified opt-in leads each quarter and runs precise geofenced advertising for B2B clients across 50+ countries. Before these ventures, Rothstein led NorthPath, a sales outsourcing firm operating across North America and Europe, and previously excelled at Oracle, where he earned multiple awards including Canada’s top territory sales representative. His career began with Bizware, a software company he built into a market leader before its acquisition. He holds an MBA from Ivey Business School and a First Class Honours BA from McGill University.

Things You’ll Learn:

AI is rapidly overtaking traditional search, forcing healthcare publishers and major platforms to reinvent themselves or disappear. Companies dependent on SEO-driven traffic face an unprecedented structural shift.
Physician-level targeting, first-party data, and AI-driven appointment matching are becoming the new foundation of digital health engagement. These tools outperform legacy systems and reshape how patients and clinicians connect.
Middle-tier white-collar roles—including coders, administrators, and clinicians—are the most vulnerable to near-term AI displacement. A wave of workforce disruption is coming faster than many expect.
Entrepreneurs who adjust quickly, embrace change, and avoid clinging to outdated models will capture the biggest opportunities. Speed and openness matter more now than ever.
Bootstrapping remains one of the smartest paths to long-term ownership and success. Russell’s own story shows that taking calculated risks with your own money builds resilience and better outcomes.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Russell Rothstein on LinkedIn.
Follow WebHealthNetwork Media on LinkedIn.
Discover the WebHealthNetwork Media’s Website!
Try WebHealthAI here!

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Episode #148. The Human Algorithm: How Clinicians Can Code Compassion into AI, with Dr. Alessio Morley-Fletcher, Co-Chair of the Department of Pediatrics’ Effective AI Implementation Committee at Boston Children’s Hospital

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Clinicians are entering a new era, one where technology, innovation, and empathy must work in harmony.

In this episode, Dr. Alessio Morley-Fletcher explores how clinicians can lead innovation responsibly in an AI-driven world. He shares how his work in mind-body medicine, simulation, and systems-based care strengthens resilience, teamwork, and psychological safety. Dr. Morley-Fletcher also discusses how tools like ChatGPT can help patients communicate more effectively, improving both satisfaction and outcomes.

Tune in to learn how Dr. Morley-Fletcher is reimagining the intersection of medicine, technology, and humanity!

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Episode #147. The Sound of Health: How AI and Voice Are Transforming Diagnostics, with Henry O’Connell, CEO and Co-Founder of Canary Speech

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

AI can now detect diseases just by listening to your voice.

In this episode, Henry O’Connell, CEO and Co-Founder of Canary Speech, explains how vocal biomarkers are transforming healthcare diagnostics. By processing over 15 million data elements per minute, Canary can detect conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with up to 99% accuracy from just 40 seconds of speech. Henry also shares how AI and deep learning are turning speech data into actionable insights that empower clinicians and future innovators alike.

Tune in to learn how voice and AI are reshaping the future of healthcare!

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Episode #146. Your AI Therapist is Here: Can Bots Really Improve Mental Health?, with Alex Frenkel, CEO and co-founder of Kai.AI

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Scaling mental health support for millions starts with a conversation.

In this episode, Alex Frenkel, CEO and co-founder of Kai.AI, discusses how evidence-based psychology and conversational AI are revolutionizing access to mental health services. Kai has supported over 200,000 people globally, showing a 30% improvement in well-being after just four weeks. Frenkel also discusses how the clinician-supervised platform empowers therapists and expands support through partnerships with employers, schools, and healthcare providers.

Tune in to learn how AI can help bridge the global mental health gap!

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Episode #145. Cancer Isn’t One Size Fits All, Why Treatment Shouldn’t Be Either, with Jim Foote, CEO and Co-Founder of First Ascent Biomedical

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What if cancer treatment could be as unique as your own DNA?

In this episode, Jim Foote, CEO and Co-Founder of First Ascent Biomedical, shares how his company is transforming oncology through functional precision medicine, designing personalized cancer treatments tailored to each patient’s biology. He explains how this approach moves beyond population averages to improve outcomes and why technology and biology must work together to guide care. Foote also reflects on how losing his 17-year-old son to cancer inspired him to create better tools for doctors and patients alike, comparing cancer’s constant mutation to the evasiveness of cyber threats.

Tune in to hear how innovation, resilience, and data-driven care are redefining the future of cancer treatment!

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Episode #144. Code Blue Meets Code Red: Cybersecurity in Scrubs, with Ashini Surati, CISO at CloudWave

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000

How do you protect rural hospitals with limited resources from today’s growing cyber threats?

In this episode, Ashini Surati, Chief Information Security Officer at CloudWave, shares her journey into healthcare security and how her team supports community and mid-sized hospitals through disaster recovery, managed security, and 24/7 SOC operations. She explains the importance of bridging frontline realities with vendor solutions, highlights key initiatives in endpoint protection, SIEM/SOAR, and AI-driven reporting, and offers advice for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

Tune in to hear how CloudWave is helping healthcare providers stay secure while keeping the focus on patient care!

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Episode #143. When Machines Predict, Humans Protect with Bob Berbeco, CIO of Mahaska Health

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000

How can healthcare harness AI while keeping ethics front and center?

In this episode, Bob Berbeco, CIO of Mahaska Health, discusses building a Data Science and AI Center of Excellence to advance predictive modeling, machine learning, and research with ethical governance. He also highlights the importance of listening with a beginner’s mind, simplifying technology conversations, and balancing the promise and risks of AI in healthcare.

Tune in to hear how technology leaders can shape innovation while keeping patient care at the core!

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Episode #142. Code Meets Clinic: Hacking Healthcare with Humanity, with Dr. Joseph Izzo, Emergency Physician for Kaiser Permanente and CMIO at San Joaquin General Hospital

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The core of every healthcare innovation, whether in IT, AI, or cybersecurity, must remain the patient.

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Izzo discusses his transition from programming to medicine and how that unique background allows him to bridge clinical care with technology. He shares insights on EMR optimization, the importance of AI governance, and creating safe spaces for residents to experiment with new tools. The conversation also highlights the potential of population health data, the challenges of cybersecurity, and the value of pursuing nontraditional paths in medicine. Along the way, he reflects on leadership, teamwork, and the central reminder that all progress must be in service of the patient.

Tune in and learn how healthcare leaders balance innovation, safety, and humanity in the age of AI!

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Episode #141. AI’s Dark Side: Phishing, Deepfakes, and the Future of Risk ,with Ross Leo, Chief Information, Compliance, and Privacy Officer at InvisALERT Solutions

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The biggest risk in cybersecurity today isn’t just technology, but how humans interact with it under constant pressure.

In this episode, Ross Leo discusses the evolving threats to patient safety, from ransomware to AI-driven phishing, and how his team builds systems that resist both mistakes and attacks. He reflects on his journey through the Navy, NASA, and healthcare, showing how risk can also be an opportunity to grow, adapt, and find new career paths. Along the way, Ross shares personal stories, advice for newcomers, and even his favorite music picks.

Tune in and learn how risk, opportunity, and resilience shape both cybersecurity and life itself!

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Episode #140. Ride the Dragon, Not the Hype: Engineering AI That Works, with Keith Deutsch, a fractional CTO and a lifelong tech journeyman

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What if the real power of AI isn’t in the models, but in how we use them?

In this episode, Keith Deutsch shares why the real breakthrough in AI isn’t the models themselves, but how we design agentic systems that guide and reason with them. He explains why using AI effectively is less about hype and more about craft, iteration, and thoughtful engineering.

Tune in as Keith Deutsch shares eye-opening insights on agentic architectures, the future of automation, and why the most impactful AI work isn’t magic, it’s craft!

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Episode #139. The Code to Care: The CISO Will See You Now, with Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What happens when cybersecurity becomes a true enabler of healthcare innovation rather than a roadblock?

In this episode, Anahi Santiago shared how ChristianaCare is managing a major transition to Epic, reopening shuttered facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania, and advancing AI initiatives like ambient listening and robotics to improve care delivery and cybersecurity. She emphasized that a culture grounded in shared mission and respect, along with strong soft skills and collaboration, is essential for enabling innovation and sustaining patient safety.

Tune in to learn how ChristianaCare is supporting a major Epic migration, driving AI adoption, and protecting patient safety, while building a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and mission-driven care!

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Episode #138. The Startup Prescription for Healthcare IT - Part II, with Elevsis Delgadillo, SVP of Customer Success at KeenStack

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Are you really getting the most out of the platforms you're already paying for?

In this episode, Elevsis Delgadillo emphasizes the importance of helping healthcare organizations fully utilize platforms like ServiceNow to cut costs, reduce tech sprawl, and address staffing challenges. He highlights that successful transformation requires both technology and strong change management, leadership transparency, and frontline engagement to overcome resistance and drive adoption.

Tune in to hear how smart tech strategy and honest leadership can help healthcare organizations weather financial and cultural headwinds!

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Episode #137. The Startup Prescription for Healthcare IT - Part I, with Elevsis Delgadillo, SVP of Customer Success at KeenStack

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0000

This is the story of a healthcare IT leader who swapped a 450-person team for startup life and ended up selling the very tech he used to buy.

In this episode, Elevsis Delgadillo, SVP of Customer Success at KeenStack, shares how his 14-year career in healthcare IT leadership prepared him for the fast-paced world of startup life. From leading digital platforms at Banner Health to rethinking sales with empathy and AI, he offers candid insights on bridging operational experience with solution-driven client engagement.

Tune in to hear how Elevsis is bridging the gap between operators and sellers, and why understanding clinical pain points is key to meaningful innovation!

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Episode #136. Not Just IT’s Problem Anymore: Cyber Just Crashed the Executive Table, with Sara Coverstone, Chief Compliance and Information Security Officer at Northern Arizona Healthcare

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:48:00 -0000

What happens when cybersecurity steps out from under IT and sits at the executive table?

In this episode, Sara Coverstone shares how moving cybersecurity out of IT and aligning it with risk functions improved board visibility and elevated cyber risks as a strategic priority. Emphasizing that "cyber safety is patient safety," she’s leading efforts in IAM, IoMT security, and AI governance, while encouraging a just culture, cross-team collaboration, and action over perfection.

Tune in and learn how Northern Arizona Healthcare restructured its approach to cyber risk, linking digital resilience directly to patient safety, and why starting small can drive big change!

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Episode #135. Code Blue: Cybersecurity Is the New Emergency, with Dr. Leanne Field, clinical professor and academic affairs faculty associate at the University of Texas

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0000

One of the most urgent lessons from this conversation is that healthcare cybersecurity must become everyone’s responsibility, not just IT's.

In this episode, Dr. Leanne Field shares how a pioneering Healthcare Cyber Risk Management micro-credential program equips healthcare professionals, from physicians to National Guard members, with real-world skills to address growing cyber threats. She also reflects on her career journey, national cyber resilience efforts, and the program’s future, encouraging students to use their skills to protect patient safety.

Tune in and learn how cross-disciplinary collaboration shapes healthcare cybersecurity's future!

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Episode #134. Fix the System, Not the People: A New Way to Lead in Cybersecurity, with Patrick Voon, CISO at Loma Linda University Health

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What happens when a cybersecurity leader sees their role not just as a job, but as a calling?

In this episode, Patrick Voon shares how his nearly nine-year journey has been shaped by purpose, mentorship, and a commitment to aligning cybersecurity leadership with the organization’s mission of “making man whole.” From building a formal security program and leading strategic transformation to encouraging curiosity, continuous improvement, and team well-being, Patrick reflects on the importance of a people- and process-driven approach to creating lasting impact.

Tune in to learn about building mission-driven security programs, leading purposefully, and finding wholeness in work and life!

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Episode #133. Toughman Contests, Cyber Threats & HIPAA Hacks, with David Sims, owner of Security First IT

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The true challenge with HIPAA isn't the regulation itself, but shifting healthcare providers' perspectives from compliance to proactive cybersecurity and patient risk management.

In this episode, David Sims shares deep insights into HIPAA, emphasizing its flexibility, the importance of "recognized security practices" under PL 116-321, and the need for the regulation to evolve with modern challenges like AI and sophisticated marketing techniques. David also covers his current business priorities, including educating small practices and aligning with Health Sector Coordinating Council goals, his personal experiences with risk-taking—from toughman contests to chasing ostriches—and his views on leveraging AI while maintaining a human touch. Finally, he reflects on the lessons of entrepreneurship and his underlying motivation to serve and protect, now in the digital sphere.

Tune in and learn valuable perspectives on cybersecurity, HIPAA, and the entrepreneurial journey in healthcare IT!

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Episode #132. Why Your Cybersecurity Career Should Begin Outside Of Cyber, Eric Brown, founder of IT Audit Labswith

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

AI isn't going to take our jobs; it's the people who know AI who will.

In this episode, Eric Brown emphasizes security as a business enabler across diverse sectors like government, healthcare, and manufacturing, and highlights the imperative of understanding and harnessing AI. He also touches on the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of peer support, and personal interests like aviation. He also offers sage advice for those aspiring to enter cybersecurity, stressing the value of foundational IT experience.

Tune in and learn invaluable lessons on tech leadership, entrepreneurial resilience, and adapting to rapid technological change!

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Episode #131. CTRL + ALT + HEAL: Innovating Cybersecurity from the ER to the Cloud, with Lisa Bisterfeldt, Cyber Resiliency Program Manager at Saint Luke's Health System

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What happens when cybersecurity, clinical care, and innovation converge in a hospital setting?

In this episode, Lisa Bisterfeldt explores the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity and the importance of aligning technical strategies with clinical operations. She emphasizes the need for collaboration, hands-on experience, and adaptability, especially as technology expands and threats grow.

Tune in as Lisa Bisterfeldt shares how her team is reshaping cyber resiliency in healthcare and what it takes to build a career in this rapidly evolving space!

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Episode #130. The Doctor, the Hacker, and the Navy Chief Walk into a Hospital, with Shane Pilcher, CIO at Siskin Hospital

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Assume good intentions as you partner with your clinicians for the best patient outcome.

In this episode, Shane Pilcher shares insights on adopting artificial intelligence for automation, machine learning, and improving provider experience. Shane also addresses cybersecurity initiatives, the importance of a strong security culture, and developing governance policies for AI. Drawing on his military experience, Shane emphasizes adaptability and a mission-first mentality in healthcare. Finally, he advises trusting your gut, making informed decisions, and prioritizing the meaningful impact of healthcare careers.

Tune in and learn to lead effectively while embracing technology and prioritizing patient care!

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Episode #129. Breaking In Without Burning Out: A Cybersecurity Story That Inspires, with Kiersten Brill, Cybersecurity Analyst at Dayton Children's Hospital

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Sometimes, the best cybersecurity professionals come from the most unexpected places.

In this episode, Kiersten Brill shares her journey from a non-IT background into cybersecurity, highlighting how the organization supported her growth and how she’s now focused on strengthening vendor risk assessments and protecting pediatric patient data. She also reflects on the impact of a mission trip to Haiti, her pursuit of a Security+ certification, and offers advice for newcomers: embrace feedback, ask for help, and never stop learning.

Tune in to hear Kiersten Brill’s inspiring journey, her challenges in healthcare security, and her advice for newcomers to the field.

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Episode #128. Zero Trust, 7,000 Hospitals, and a Whole Lot of Risk, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What happens when nearly 7,000 hospitals are left to fend for themselves in the face of rising cyber threats and AI risks?

In this episode, Chris Plummer reconnects with host Ed Gaudet to share cautious optimism about HIPAA rulemaking, highlight the inefficiencies of decentralized cybersecurity across thousands of hospitals, and discuss how mergers can support under-resourced rural facilities. He also explores the rapid growth of generative AI in healthcare, emphasizes the need for responsible AI oversight and vendor accountability, and closes with career advice that prioritizes curiosity, thoughtfulness, and human connection over credentials.

Tune in to hear Chris Plummer break down the real challenges healthcare organizations face and why curiosity and connection might be your most significant assets!

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Episode #127. Risk is a Moving Target—So Aim Smarter, with Bill Laukaitis, Director of IT for Genesis Medical Associates

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

A strong security posture requires trust between IT, clinicians, and patients, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and culture over solely technical solutions.

In this episode, Bill Laukaitis emphasizes the importance of digital empathy, listening to clinical staff, and providing options rather than prescriptive solutions. He highlights the significance of process discovery, documentation, and the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for achieving a proactive security approach. Bill also touches on the ethical use of AI, dynamic risk-scoring models, and the critical nature of third-party vendor management in healthcare. Ultimately, he advocates for a community-driven approach to risk management and data protection.

Tune in and learn how to build a culture of security that supports both patient safety and efficient workflows!

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Episode #126. Beyond the Warning Signs: A Practical Approach to Cyber Risk Management, with Jeffrey Wheatman, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

How can organizations manage third-party cybersecurity risks, secure executive buy-in, and improve security communication?

In this episode, Jeffrey Wheatman discusses how Black Kite helps organizations identify cybersecurity threats in their supply chain and emphasizes the need for clearer ownership of third-party risk, a shift toward collaborative security approaches, and improved communication between security leaders and executives. He also highlights challenges such as securing funding for cybersecurity, the growing over-reliance on technology, and the ongoing struggle for security professionals to effectively engage decision-makers rather than repeating the same conversations within their circles.

Tune in for eye-opening insights on tackling one of the toughest security challenges, shifting industry mindsets, and making cybersecurity a business priority!

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Episode #125. The GRC Rebel’s Guide to Thriving in Cybersecurity, with Ainhoa Iglesias-Diaz, Director of Information Security and Privacy at UChicago Medicine Organization

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) is evolving, requiring practitioners to have both technical and business acumen.

In this episode, Ainhoa Iglesias-Diaz highlights the importance of a broad background to understand technical and business security aspects, enabling effective communication and collaboration. Ainhoa emphasizes the criticality of third-party risk management, advocating for a lifecycle approach that monitors vendors beyond onboarding. She also stresses the significance of security awareness training to mitigate insider threats and promote a culture of reporting suspicious activities without fear.

Tune in to gain insights into the evolving role of GRC in healthcare and learn how a diverse background can lead to success!

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Episode #124. Protecting Patient Data: Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Struggles and Solutions, with Carter Groome, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Health Advisory

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

How can healthcare organizations balance tightening cybersecurity regulations with limited resources and still protect patient data effectively?

In this episode, Carter Groome discusses how his company has evolved from an electronic health record optimization firm to a healthcare security, privacy, and risk management consultancy. He and host Ed Gaudet explore the challenges of improving cybersecurity in healthcare, focusing on the strain on rural hospitals and the potential regulatory burdens from proposed HIPAA updates, while emphasizing the importance of balancing effective cybersecurity measures with financial viability.

Tune in to hear expert insights on the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity and how organizations can navigate new challenges to safeguard patient safety!

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Episode #123. Beyond the Buzzwords: What Really Drives Healthcare Innovation, with Will Conaway, Vice President of Consulting and Provider Leader at NTT Data

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly shifting and requires continuous education.

In this episode, Will Conaway shares invaluable lessons learned from a career spanning executive roles at major healthcare systems to leadership positions in the technology sector. He emphasizes the critical importance of understanding and solving client pain points, predicting industry trends, and crafting implementable strategies. He also highlights the significance of cybersecurity as an indicator of organizational maturity and offers advice to aspiring IT professionals, urging them to embrace continuous learning and personal reinvention.

Tune in to gain insights into navigating the complexities of healthcare IT and learn how to drive meaningful change while staying true to a greater purpose!

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Episode #122. Unlock Cybersecurity Success With Clear Communication Strategies, with Ashley Gelisse, Business Information Security Officer for Michigan Medicine

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Effective communication is crucial for bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business operations, especially in healthcare.

In this episode, Ashley Gelisse discusses the challenges of communicating cybersecurity risks to business leaders in healthcare organizations. Ashley highlights the importance of tailoring language and messaging to resonate with the audience, whether technical practitioners or executive leaders. She also emphasizes the significance of creating "tentacles" throughout the organization to foster better communication and collaboration.. Finally, Ashley advises young IT professionals to start small, build incrementally, and continuously refine their approach based on feedback and results.

Tune in and learn how organizational change management fosters collaboration to secure patient data across multiple hospital systems!

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Episode #121. How New Healthcare Players are Changing the Risk Landscape, with Sam Khan, board advisor for HoundDog.ai,

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The key takeaway from this Risk Never Sleeps podcast episode is the growing importance of AI governance and how it uniquely differs from other governance structures.

In this episode, Sam Khan discusses the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI in healthcare and the need for organizations to develop comprehensive risk assessments that include AI-specific vulnerabilities. He also highlights the importance of building relationships between IT/security leaders and physicians to ensure cybersecurity efforts are aligned with patient care needs. Finally, Sam advises young professionals entering the field to pursue certifications, network, and embrace a strategic approach to career development.

Tune in and learn how AI officers and oversight committees can provide specialized training and oversight to manage the risks associated with AI adoption!

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Episode #120. Resisting the Shine: Smarter Choices Over New Tech, with Andrea Daugherty, former Head of Digital Healthcare at SHI

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

A deep understanding of healthcare comes from experiencing it as a patient, a caregiver, and a professional within the industry.

In this episode, Andrea Daugherty shares her predictions for the healthcare industry in 2025, noting expected shifts in policy, and highlights that healthcare organizations should prioritize strengthening their core infrastructure before adding new, advanced technologies.

Tune in and learn how to leverage vendor insights and create cohesive, collaborative groups of end users to ensure comprehensive and effective solutions within healthcare organizations!

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Episode #119. The Tango Of Technology: Balancing Security And Access, with Ty Greenhalgh, Industry Principal for Healthcare at Claroty

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The key to overcoming challenges in healthcare technology, especially with AI, lies in addressing governance, workflow, and interdepartmental collaboration, not just the technology itself.

In this episode, Ty Greenhalgh shares how his role at Claroty involves coordinating departments and supporting government initiatives to better protect medical devices. Ty also underscores the importance of third-party risk management and vendor support, emphasizing the need for a consolidated approach to remote access. Finally, he also offers personal insights, including his passion for Argentine tango, his philosophy on leadership, and a piece of his past as a TV personality in South Korea.

Tune in and learn how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology and security!

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Episode #118. From Compliance to Collaboration: How Healthcare Can Strengthen Cybersecurity, with Kate Pierce, former Senior vCISO and Executive Director of Government Affairs at Fortified Health Security

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What does it take to safeguard the most targeted sector in cybersecurity?

In this episode, Kate Pierce emphasizes the disparity in cybersecurity resources between well-funded and underfunded healthcare providers and advocates for government and state-level initiatives to elevate minimum cybersecurity standards. She also discusses the growing demand for fractional CISOs, the need for responsible AI adoption, and the importance of collaboration in the healthcare sector.

Don’t miss this conversation packed with actionable insights on policy, innovation, and building stronger defenses in healthcare!

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Episode #117. The Power of Technology and Patient Advocacy, with Robin Farmanfarmaian, Professional Speaker & Healthcare Entrepreneur

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

From battling a 13-year misdiagnosis to pioneering cutting-edge AI healthcare innovations, Robin Farmanfarmaian’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, Robin Farmanfarmaian discusses her journey in healthcare innovation, focusing on AI-driven solutions and patient empowerment. She is passionate about empowering patients to take control of their healthcare and works with early-stage companies focusing on generative AI medical scribes and AI regulatory governance to drive advancements in the healthcare industry, while also inspiring audiences through keynote presentations.

Tune in as Robin shares her insights on how technology is reshaping healthcare and why patients should become the CEOs of their own health!

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Episode #116. The Nudge Factor: Influencing Behavior And Improving Outcomes, with Scott Nelson, President and CTO of Tamarack Technology

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Staying curious, prioritizing family, and aligning personal mission with a corporate mission is key to professional success, especially in technology and healthcare.

In this episode, Scott Nelson emphasizes the growing importance of AI in decision-making and highlights its ability to provide objective recommendations, even in complex situations like those seen during the pandemic's impact on delinquency rates. He also touches upon the challenges and rewards of working with family, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and his passions for fly fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Finally, Scott offers advice to young professionals entering technology or healthcare, stressing the significance of continuous learning, adding value to teams, and aligning personal missions with corporate objectives.

Tune in and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of technology and risk management while prioritizing personal values and family!

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Episode #115. Risk as the Cornerstone: Navigating Cybersecurity in Healthcare, with James Case, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Baptist Health

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

How do you manage risk in a world where it’s impossible to eliminate every threat?

In this episode, James Case emphasizes that managing risk, especially in initiatives like data loss prevention, requires collaboration across multiple teams. He advocates for viewing risk as a business issue, highlighting the importance of transparency, prioritization, and building strong relationships to navigate risks effectively while balancing operational needs.

Tune in as James Case shares his candid insights on prioritizing risks, building collaborative partnerships, and navigating the intersection of technology and business to drive smarter decisions in healthcare cybersecurity.

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Episode #114. The Pursuit Of Excellence In Healthcare, with Dr. Ed Lee, Chair of Clinical Education and Director of Clinical Informatics at the California North State University College of Medicine

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The rapid advancement of AI in healthcare presents exciting opportunities and crucial considerations for the future of patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee discusses the transformative impact of AI, particularly ambient AI, on medical education and clinical practice and highlights its potential to reduce clinician burnout, improve patient care, and streamline documentation processes.

Tune in and learn how AI is revolutionizing healthcare and how medical education is adapting to equip the next generation of clinicians!

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Episode #113. From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Building Presentation Skills That Inspire, with Anthony Lee, partner at the Heroic Voice Academy

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:34:00 -0000

Mastering the art of impactful presentations requires intentional practice, collaboration, and a deep connection with the audience.

In this episode, Anthony Lee emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and collaboration in developing effective presentation skills. He believes that the key elements of impactful presentations are a clear vision, strong values, and a focus on building trust with the audience through relatability and empathy.

Tune in to discover how to elevate your presentation skills, connect with your audience, and deliver messages that inspire action!

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Episode #112. The Riskiest Move: Betting It All On A Vision, with Chris Bowen, CISO of ClearDATA

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The ransomware crisis demands a fundamental shift in the cybersecurity approach, not just basic training.

In this episode, Chris Bowen, CISO of ClearDATA, discusses the crucial need to address this escalating threat and the ongoing challenges in healthcare cybersecurity. Chris highlights the talent shortage in the field, the difficulty of modernizing legacy systems, and the potential of a collaborative network approach to threat response. He also advises new graduates, challenging the traditional four-year degree path and advocating for early, practical experience.

Tune in and learn valuable insights into healthcare cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying vigilant in a world of ever-evolving risks!

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Episode #111. Solving Healthcare’s Last Inch: The Problem Of Patient Identity, with Clay Ritchey, CEO of Verato

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Accurately identifying patients is one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare.

In this episode, Clay Ritchey explores healthcare technology, focusing on the "last inch" problem of patient identity. His company uses a unique matching system to connect patient data accurately, unlike traditional methods. He also explores leadership, emphasizing trust, making a difference, and putting customers first. Finally, Clay encourages young professionals to stay curious and embrace change.

Tune in and discover how Verato's innovative approach to patient identity resolution drives better care and fuels the future of healthcare technology!

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Episode #110. Cutting Cardiac Events In Half, with Jessica Skinner, Health IT Senior Manager for Amgen

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Continuous learning is essential for staying relevant in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Jessica Skinner, Health IT Senior Manager for Amgen, discusses her team's ambitious goal to significantly reduce cardiac events by 50% by 2030 through collaboration with EHRs and IDMs to implement guideline-based therapies. She touches on the importance of mentorship, particularly for women in tech, and her drive to learn and grow, fueled by a constant intake of industry news and insights.

Tune in to hear an inspiring story of a multifaceted individual making a difference in healthcare and beyond!

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Episode #109. Baking, Sports, and Cybersecurity: A CEO’s Insights, with Kerri Gallagher, President and CEO of First Health Advisory

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Discover how safeguarding data through robust cybersecurity measures and nurturing talent with mentorship can shape the future of healthcare IT, the ever-evolving field.

In this episode, Kerri Gallagher shares her journey in healthcare IT, from medical devices to EHRs, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, flexibility, and communication in healthcare cybersecurity. The episode also reveals her personal interests and mentorship approach, offering valuable insights for young professionals.

Tune in as we learn the importance of teamwork, flexibility, and a people-centric leadership approach in achieving digital health resilience!

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Episode #108. Insights on Cybersecurity, AI, and Trust, with Jared Jeffery, CEO and founder of healthKERI

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

How do you secure healthcare data in a world of rising cyber threats while navigating the complexities of innovation, personal resilience, and emerging AI challenges?

In this episode, Jared Jeffery discusses the importance of securing healthcare data exchange and ensuring data integrity for emerging AI applications. Drawing inspiration from blockchain technology, healthKERI focuses on enhancing key rotation and cryptographic security without the scalability issues of traditional blockchain implementations, and Jeffery emphasizes the role of data integrity in preventing attacks like synthetic data injection that could compromise AI models.

Tune in as Jared Jeffery dives into the future of secure healthcare data exchange, shares his groundbreaking approaches to cybersecurity, and opens up about the personal journey that fuels his mission!

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Episode #107. Why Frontline Perspectives Matter in Healthcare, with Taylor Davis, founder and CEO of CareLuminate

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Can healthcare quality be truly measured without frontline insights, or are patients being misled by manipulated metrics?

In this episode, Taylor Davis shares his mission to improve healthcare quality by gathering unfiltered insights from frontline clinicians. He aims to provide patients with a more accurate picture of provider quality. He also discusses CareLuminate's efforts to address inefficiencies in healthcare funding and his vision for driving industry improvements through internal change and AI while emphasizing the importance of ethical standards for new professionals.

Tune in to uncover the untold stories behind healthcare quality and the innovative steps the CareLuminate team is taking to bring transparency to the industry!

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Episode #106. Scaling Healthcare: The Importance of Culture and Understanding in Innovation, with Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Transforming cancer care requires innovative solutions that extend support beyond the clinic.

In this episode, Dan Nardi discusses the company's innovative on-demand cancer care platform, which leverages technology and oncology-trained professionals to enhance patient care beyond traditional clinical settings. He highlights recent successes and plans, including partnerships with Memorial Hermann and Moffitt Cancer Center to improve patient experiences and a focus on facilitating the transition to value-based cancer care.

Tune in to learn about groundbreaking approaches to cancer care that enhance patient support and drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape!

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Episode #105. Bridging Quality and Technology: Transforming Healthcare Management, with Andrea Steele, Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Business Intelligence for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, leaders are redefining the intersection of quality and technology to drive transformative change within their organizations.

In this episode, Andrea Steele discusses her strategic initiatives, which focus on integrating quality into IT, adopting the Scrum methodology to improve delivery times, and establishing a combined AI governance and data governance committee to address data integrity and compliance. She also shares insights on the importance of understanding the balance between desire, capacity, and capability among team members while advising newcomers to the healthcare and IT fields to start small, seek free educational resources, and consider internal promotions to foster talent within organizations.

Tune in to explore the innovative strategies shaping the future of healthcare technology and quality management!

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Episode #104. Virtualized Endpoints: A New Era in Healthcare Cybersecurity with James Millington, Vice President of Product Marketing and Industry Solutions at IGEL Technology

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

More robust endpoint security in healthcare starts with rethinking the role of Windows and embracing virtualization.

In this episode, James Millington discusses his company's shift from a thin client vendor to a focus on secure endpoint operating systems for healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in IT and healthcare, Millington emphasizes improving endpoint security by minimizing Windows reliance and using virtualized applications to reduce vulnerabilities and costs.

Tune in to learn how cutting-edge virtualization technologies transform healthcare security and reduce costs while keeping patient data safe and accessible!

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Episode #103, Transforming Healthcare Through Technology and Strategic Risk Management with Ed Ricks, Managing Director at Baker Tilly US

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The healthcare industry faces unique challenges that require innovative solutions like AI-driven workflows and strategic risk management.

In this episode, Ed Ricks, managing director of Baker Tilly’s healthcare information technology consulting group, shares his journey from engineering to healthcare IT, emphasizing his passion for improving care delivery. He discusses current challenges in healthcare IT, including budget constraints and the need to optimize existing systems. He highlights innovations like AI and virtual nursing and advises IT leaders to build strong relationships with clinical staff.

Tune in to learn how healthcare IT leaders use technology and AI to transform patient care and streamline operations!

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Episode #102. Ransomware, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity with Hugo Lai, the Chief Information Security Officer at Temple University Health System

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

With ransomware on the rise and AI transforming healthcare, cybersecurity leaders face the urgent challenge of defending critical systems while driving innovation.

Hugo Lai shares his top priorities in this episode, including preventing ransomware attacks, building business resilience, and improving third-party risk assessments. He discusses Temple Health's cautious approach to AI, the challenge of finding talent to match the pace of innovation, and the importance of aligning cybersecurity with business needs to protect patient data.

Tune in and explore the challenges and opportunities in healthcare cybersecurity, from stopping ransomware to safely using AI to protect patient data!

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Episode #101. Effective Risk Management in Clinical and Research Environments, with Adam Rosen, the Chief Information Security Officer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ever wondered how cybersecurity intersects with cutting-edge cancer research?

In this episode, Adam Rosen delves into the challenges of managing cybersecurity, where clinical care, research, and education converge. He highlights his shift to a business-focused approach in risk management, involving various departments to assess impact and align technical findings with business risks while exploring AI integration and advising newcomers to gain broad technical experience.

Tune in and join Adam Rosen as he shares insights on managing data security in a world where clinical care, research, and education converge!

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Episode #100. Managing Risk in a Digital Age: Perspectives on Cybersecurity and AI, with Tim Swope, Interim CISO at the University of Chicago Medicine

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Effective cybersecurity relies on actionable intelligence to balance technological advancements with solid risk management strategies.

For the 100th episode of the Risk Never Sleeps podcast, Tim Swope explores his role in enhancing cyber posture through risk assessment and corrective action plans when a CISO departs. He highlights the critical need for managing AI-related risks using actionable intelligence and emphasizes the importance of identity access management, endpoint protection, and continuous learning for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.

Tune in and discover how expert cybersecurity and AI insights shape risk management and organizational resilience!

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Episode #99 Quantum Computing and Healthcare Cybersecurity, with David Woska PhD, Chief Information Security Officer at Censinet

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Effective healthcare cybersecurity requires a proactive, multi-layered approach integrating advanced risk management tools, continuous improvement, and strong incident response plans.

In this episode, David Woska, PhD discusses his role in securing the company and advancing healthcare cybersecurity through tools like the NIST AI RMF assessment and new performance goals. He also explores how quantum computing could impact cryptography, advises CISOs to consider passwordless and risk-based authentication, and highlights the importance of employee training and robust processes for effective risk management.

Tune in as we dive into a fascinating discussion on the future of cybersecurity!

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Episode #98. Tackling Cyber Threats in Healthcare: Essential Strategies for Protecting Patient Care, with Chad Holmes, Product Evangelist at Cynerio

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ever wondered how the healthcare industry is fending off cyber threats in a world of connected devices?

In this episode, Chad Holmes discusses healthcare's challenges in managing cybersecurity risks due to limited resources and expertise, emphasizing immediate, practical solutions like network detection and response tailored for healthcare. He also highlights how Cynerio uses AI and big data analysis to filter critical incidents while stressing the importance of human oversight and advising newcomers to prioritize practical skills and a passion for improving healthcare.

Join us as Chad Holmes unveils innovative strategies for keeping patients safe and systems secure!

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Episode #97. Risk, Privacy, and AI: Securing the Future in Healthcare, with Jigar Kadakia, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Emory Healthcare

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Protecting sensitive healthcare and academic data requires a strategic blend of risk management, privacy safeguards, and cutting-edge AI innovation.

In this episode, Jigar Kadakia discusses his role in managing risk, security operations, and cloud security, highlighting the unique challenges of protecting healthcare and university data. He also recounts Emory's response to the CrowdStrike breach and shares insights on balancing AI innovation with security and ethics. He advises aspiring cybersecurity professionals on cloud knowledge, risk management, and adaptability.

Tune in to learn about the dynamic world of cybersecurity, exploring the challenges and innovations shaping how healthcare and academic institutions protect their most sensitive data!

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Episode #96. Embracing AI in Healthcare: Security Insights, with Cari Daniels, Senior Information Security Analyst at UNC Healthcare

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Balancing technical security with regulatory compliance is critical in healthcare IT to protect patient data and maintain trust.

In this episode, Cari Daniels shares her journey from a network engineer in a rural hospital to her current role, highlighting the vast scope of UNC Healthcare's system and her team's focus on policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts. She discusses her Navy background and shifts from technical IT to regulatory roles in cybersecurity. Cari also underscores the value of internships for students entering the cybersecurity field and offers advice on staying vigilant and continuously improving security postures.

Tune in and learn why continuous learning and adaptation are essential in cybersecurity as technology and threats evolve rapidly!

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Episode #95. Building a Future-Proof IT System, with Heather Costa, the Director of Technology Resilience at the Mayo Clinic

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Catching up with trends is crucial, but first, solid programs and processes must be in place—leadership first, technology last.

In this episode, Heather Costa shares her insights into the evolving field of technology resilience, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures, strategic planning, and relationship building across different teams and departments. She discusses her personal life and her passion for continuous learning.

Whether you're interested in the intricacies of healthcare IT, looking for career advice, or want to hear an inspiring story, this episode has something for you.

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Episode #94. Disruptive Technology Challenges In Healthcare, with Phil Davis, healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and privacy attorney at Hall Render

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Understanding the entire attack surface, including patching programs, firewalling technologies, and data segmentation, is key to strengthening healthcare security programs.

In this episode, Phil Davis discusses the challenges and risks posed by disruptive technology in healthcare. He highlights the complexity of healthcare systems, involving multiple vendors, technologies, and staff, which creates a vast attack surface.

Tune in and learn how to navigate the complexities and risks of disruptive technology in healthcare!

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Episode #93. The Need for AI Regulation in Healthcare, with Sandy Dunn, CISO at the Brand Engagement Network

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Building a strong community is essential for effectively managing AI's risks and benefits.

In this episode, Sandy Dunn, CISO at the Brand Engagement Network, explores the importance of understanding and communicating AI risks in healthcare. Sandy shares her work with chatbots and AI threat maps, highlighting the double-edged nature of technology. Sandy also talks about the impact of the Change Health breach, underscoring systemic risks from vendor concentration and emphasizing proactive risk management in healthcare. She addresses challenges with public information protection under HIPAA and the need for AI regulation to keep pace with technology.

Tune in and learn why understanding AI risks in healthcare is crucial for ensuring patient safety and system security!

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Episode #92 Enhancing Patient Safety with Innovative Cybersecurity Tactics, with Bill Willis, the Chief Technologist at IDMWORKS

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

How has the shift from network to identity as a security focal point changed the healthcare cybersecurity landscape?

In this episode, Bill Willis reveals his journey from being a Chief Information Security Officer to helping digitize Australia's healthcare system. He explains how IDMWORKS focuses on securing identities to protect against attacks and offers insights into its unique advisory approach involving holistic evaluations and fireside chats.

So, whether you’re involved in IT, healthcare, or simply interested in the intersection of technology and security, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Stay tuned as we explore how Bill and his team strive to make the world safer, one identity at a time.

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Episode #91. Enhancing Patient Care with AI: Benefits, Risks, and Governance Strategies, with Jason Alexander, VP and CISO of VCU Health

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are healthcare and cybersecurity prepared for the next wave of tech?

In this episode, Jason Alexander shares his insights on the cautious adoption of new technologies like ChatGPT and DAX Copilot and the importance of evaluating their cost-effectiveness and integrating them through established governance structures. He delves into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, from automating physician notes to revolutionizing diagnostics in radiology and pathology. Jason also offers a reality check on the AI buzz, stressing the need for credibility and substantiating claims.

So, fasten your seatbelts as we explore the fascinating crossroads of healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity.

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Episode #90. The Journey To Becoming A Cybersecurity Leader, with Scott Dickinson, CISO of AnMed Health with extensive experience in the Department of Defense

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Empathy and effective communication are key when dealing with IT issues and hot-headed individuals.

In this episode, Scott Dickinson, CISO of AnMed Health with extensive experience in the Department of Defense, FBI, and state government, discusses how manual processes play a vital role in business continuity and taking responsibility for a person’s success. Scott highlights the significance of tabletop exercises, planning for emergencies, and the impact of AI in healthcare. He also emphasizes risk-taking, accountability, and learning from mistakes, drawing parallels between sports and cybersecurity. Finally, Scott encourages aspiring IT professionals to hustle, set up home labs, and seek opportunities in healthcare IT.

Tune in and learn valuable insights on cybersecurity, risk management, and career development!

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Episode #89. Vision for Digital and AI Advancements in Healthcare, with Inderpal Kohli, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Englewood Hospital

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It's crucial in healthcare IT to stay connected to the mission of improving patient outcomes.

In this episode, Inderpal Kohli shares his incredible journey from a software engineer in the banking sector to a pivotal role in transforming patient care through technology. Inder discusses everything from the large-scale digital transformation initiatives underway at Englewood Health to the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI.

Whether you're curious about the latest advancements in AI, digital patient engagement, or the intricate balance of maintaining robust cybersecurity, this episode has something for everyone.

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Episode #88. The Mission-Driven Healthcare Industry, with Drex DeFord, President of 229 Cyber & Risk Community at This Week Health

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Every successful healthcare leader agrees that the healthcare industry’s mission-driven nature attracts many who value doing good over high pay.

In this episode, Drex DeFord, a former Air Force enlistee, President of 229 Cyber & Risk Community at This Week Health, and Healthcare IT Strategy Consultant, talks about his journey from farm kid to tech enthusiast, emphasizing the role of AI in the future of healthcare. He delves into the evolution of technology, from early computers to the impact of AI and cybersecurity. He shares insights from his independent consulting work and the 229 event series, which helps healthcare CXOs build relationships and discuss organizational challenges. Finally, Drex urges participation from vendors in rural areas to provide resources and support for smaller healthcare systems and underscores the need for constant investment in technology and education to keep up with AI advancements.

Tune in and learn about the past, present, and future of healthcare technology and governance and how to make a positive impact in the industry!

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Episode #87. The Importance of Managing Single Points of Failure in Healthcare IT, with Steve O’Halloran, Chief Information Officer of the Dimock Center

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Understanding single points of failure is crucial for managing risks and ensuring patient safety in healthcare organizations.

In this episode, Steve O’Halloran highlights that partnerships with legal, risk, internal audit, HR, and compliance are essential for addressing IT challenges in healthcare. He covers the complexities of running a healthcare business, particularly in cloud-hosted facilities, and stresses the need for education and better partnerships with various departments. Steve also touches on technology's role in problem-solving and shadow IT's significance. He discusses strategic priorities for the next two years, including opening a retail pharmacy and implementing new EMR systems.

Tune in and learn how to navigate the challenges of healthcare IT and risk management!

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Episode #86. The Challenges and Triumphs of Transitioning to a New EMR System, with Pam Austin, Chief Information Officer at Ballad Health

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:15:38 -0000

Establishing a governance committee helps address AI's impact on healthcare by focusing on IT, compliance, and risk.

In this episode, Pam Austin discusses Ballad Health's proactive approach to cybersecurity, including establishing a governance committee focused on AI, compliance, and risk. Pam highlights the importance of customer service and the new IT PMO process in handling the volume of IT requests. She also addresses the challenge of reducing shadow IT to maintain organizational security. She recounts her experience leading the transition to the Epic EMR system amidst the pandemic, demonstrating adaptability and strong leadership. Despite challenges, she met the go-live dates for Epic and clinic implementations.

Tune in and learn about the intersection of healthcare, IT, and leadership!

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Episode #85. Leveraging "The Three Laws of Performance" for Better Leadership, with Apurv Gupta, the Vice President of Premier

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Emphasizing a shared mission, vision, and values within healthcare organizations is crucial for true transformation and cultural change.

In this episode, Apurv Gupta, the Vice President of Premier, highlights the importance of quality, performance, and operations improvement in healthcare. Apurv emphasizes the need for a shared mission, vision, and values within organizations to drive true transformation and cultural change. He also touches on the importance of a loving environment in healthcare, promoting trust, empathy, and connectedness among staff and patients. By adopting a growth mindset and positive psychology, Apurv underscores that individuals and organizations can achieve continuous learning and improvement.

Tune in and learn how love, compassion, and a growth mindset can revolutionize the healthcare industry and create a supportive and effective environment for staff and patients!

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Episode #84. Gamification in Cybersecurity: A Fun Approach to Incident Response, with Aaron Weismann, the Chief Information Security Officer at Main Line Health

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Training in phishing email detection and downtime strengthens an organization's cybersecurity defenses.

In this episode, Aaron Weismann, the Chief Information Security Officer at Main Line Health, discusses the significant impact of Change Healthcare on various healthcare organizations. He highlights a recent incident involving reputation, revenue cycle, and uptime, where tabletop exercises were used to simulate triage and recovery. Aaron also stresses the importance of training frontline staff to detect phishing emails, as they are often the first line of defense. He touches on the increasing use of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for transparency and security.

Tune in and learn how to prepare your organization for potential cyber threats while maintaining patient care and safety!

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Episode #83. Behind the Scenes of Healthcare Security, with Rebecca Kennis, the Chief Information Security Officer at Arnot Health

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Discover how building a culture of security is key in healthcare cybersecurity.

In this episode, Rebecca Kennis discusses the importance of managing third-party vendors, continuous security training for staff, and evaluating AI technologies in healthcare. She also reflects on her journey into healthcare IT and offers valuable advice for professionals looking to break into cybersecurity.

Tune in and uncover valuable advice for those looking to break into healthcare IT or cybersecurity.

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Episode #82. Improving Provider Efficiency to Enhance Patient Care, with Michael Jefferies, the Chief Information Officer at Boulder Community Health

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Working closely with business partners, such as legal risk and internal audit, helps mitigate potential risks associated with AI integration.

In this episode, Michael Jefferies discusses the importance of third-party risk, especially highlighted by the recent Change Healthcare incident. Michael emphasizes working closely with business partners and maintaining regulatory compliance while integrating AI technology. He talks about balancing business needs with risk and the challenges of implementing AI cautiously. Michael also highlights the importance of provider efficiency and managing staff burnout by addressing workload and finding joy in work. Finally, Michael advises young professionals to steer their career paths and stresses the importance of building positive cultures and relationships in healthcare.

Tune in and learn how to protect patient safety and create a positive culture in healthcare and IT!

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Episode #81. Key Strategies For Managing IT Systems Amidst Acquisitions, with Alexander Kot, AVP of cybersecurity at Aveanna Healthcare

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Collaboration and proactive measures are key to safeguarding sensitive information and systems in healthcare IT.

In this episode, Alexander Kot, AVP of cybersecurity at Aveanna Healthcare, delves into the intricacies of healthcare IT and cybersecurity. Alex’s journey from a help desk employee to a security officer provides insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity. He emphasizes the complexities of healthcare processes, the significance of cybersecurity in business operations, and the challenges posed by incidents like Change Healthcare's crisis. Key topics include the importance of governance committees, AI integration, and managing IT systems amidst acquisitions.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into healthcare IT and cybersecurity, and learn how to navigate the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity effectively!

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Episode #80. Safeguarding Health Systems in the Digital Age, with Skip Sorrels, Director of Cybersecurity at Ascension Technologies

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In the wake of serious cyberattacks on healthcare, a cybersecurity director shares crucial advice on strengthening defenses and preparing for future threats.

In this episode, Skip Sorrels discusses the cybersecurity ramifications of the Change Health breach and broader challenges within the healthcare industry. He underscores the need to understand third-party relationships, assess security controls, fortify preparations for cyber incidents, navigate supply chain complexities, cautiously adopt AI in healthcare, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance resilience against evolving threats.

Tune in to hear Skip Sorrels share invaluable insights on fortifying defenses and preparing for the worst!

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Episode #79. The Impact of Cyberattacks on Patient Care, with Nick Sturgeon, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the Community Health Network in Indiana

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Long-term strategic planning is essential for building resilience in healthcare cybersecurity.

In this episode, Nick Sturgeon, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the Community Health Network in Indiana, emphasizes the critical role of cybersecurity in healthcare, especially in light of recent cyberattacks like Change Health, which severely impacted healthcare organizations financially and operationally. He delves into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly the integration of AI and the need for comprehensive governance frameworks to ensure its secure implementation. Nick also stresses balancing technological advancements with privacy concerns and bias mitigation. Additionally, he outlines his priorities, including identity management, medical device security, and long-term strategic planning.

Join the discussion and learn why soft skills are as valuable as technical expertise in cybersecurity roles!

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Episode #78. A Deep Dive into Healthcare Security Measures, with Steve Ramírez, Chief Information Security and Technology Officer at Renown Health

Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Embrace AI through trusted partners while maintaining high security and data protection standards.

In this episode, a returning guest, Steve Ramírez, elaborates on constructing robust backup systems and the necessity of a stringent third-party risk management program, particularly highlighting the recent scenarios with Change Healthcare. He also touches on the pivotal role of AI and cybersecurity, making this a session packed with invaluable information for anyone invested in the ongoing evolution of healthcare delivery and safety. From attending the HIMSS conference to enhancing business strategies with AI, Steve outlines the steps Renown Health is initiating to marry technology with clinical and operational enhancement.

Catch the entire conversation for deeper insights into how healthcare is tackling these massive challenges.

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Episode #77. Leadership and Tech Evolution in Modern Healthcare, with Saad Chaudhry, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Luminis Health

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Marry urgency with patience to lock down security gaps. There’s no overnight fix.

In this episode, Saad Chaudhry dives deep into the challenges of protecting patient data in an industry that operates nonstop, necessitating a unique blend of urgency and patience. From dealing with the 24/7 nature of healthcare cybersecurity to the mindset newcomers should adopt, Saad provides insight into the stoic resilience and strategic resource allocation needed to navigate this field. He shares his approach to the increasing use of AI in healthcare, explaining his organization's enterprise policy that governs the safe and effective deployment of AI technologies.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a cyber expert, or just someone intrigued by the intersection of technology, policy, and healthcare, this episode promises to deliver valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity.

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Episode #76. Reinventing Small Healthcare: James Wellman on Optimizing Operations and Embracing AI, with James Wellman the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity laws are stringent, and compliance is essential for healthcare organizations.

In this episode, James Wellman, the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, dives into his multifaceted role, tackling IT management, healthcare challenges, and AI integration. James stresses the importance of focusing on basic operations and optimizing technology like Meditech expanse. He highlights the potential of AI in healthcare governance and its role in democratizing technology for smaller organizations. Moreover, cybersecurity emerges as a significant concern, with James actively addressing New York's stringent laws.

Tune in and learn how technology, mentorship, and passion intersect in shaping healthcare and IT landscapes!

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Episode #75. A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity, with Connie Barrera, Chief Information Security Officer at Jackson Health System

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity professionals must grasp the intricacies of business processes, aligning their strategies with organizational goals, to safeguard digital assets and data effectively.

In this episode, Connie Barrera stresses the significance of understanding business processes and ensuring IT professionals are adequately skilled to deploy tools effectively.

Tune in and learn from the insights of a healthcare IT expert like Connie Barrera to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity effectively and keep your organization safe!

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Episode #74. From ER to IT: A Journey of Excellence in Patient Safety, with Joel Klein, Senior Vice President and CIO at the University of Maryland Medical System

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Possessing the training and resilience to address challenging situations is essential in both healthcare and IT.

In this episode, Joel Klein shares his experiences working in a 12-hospital system and discusses the challenges and priorities in healthcare technology. Joel provides valuable advice to professionals entering the cybersecurity and healthcare industries and offers a glimpse into his personal passions beyond the world of healthcare and IT.

Join Joel and Ed as they delve into the healthcare priorities and challenges, from cost effectiveness to leveraging technology for more efficient care.

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Episode #73. Innovating Healthcare IT: Lessons in Adaptability, with Brian Sterud, the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer of Faith Regional Health Services

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The rapid rise of technology has improved healthcare, but it has also increased the number of breaches organizations suffer.

In this episode, Brian Sterud delves into integrating artificial intelligence in a rural healthcare setting and reflects on the challenges faced during the pandemic, highlighting the resilience and innovation demonstrated by his team and the broader healthcare community.

Tune in to discover insights into the dynamic world of healthcare IT and its critical role in safeguarding patient well-being!

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Episode #72. Proactive Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Against Threats, with Bob Schlotfelt, Executive Director and CISO at Valleywise Health

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity in hospitals is crucial for ensuring patient safety and quality care.

In this episode, Bob Schlotfelt shares insights on cybersecurity in hospitals. Bob emphasizes the importance of patient safety and quality care, emphasizing the challenges of keeping devices updated and addressing the growing threat of AI. His experiences in various industries, including financial services, inform his approach to cybersecurity.

Tune in and understand the importance of cybersecurity in hospitals, and learn how leaders like Bob navigate challenges to ensure patient safety and data protection!

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Episode #71. Cybersecurity Beyond Fortune 500: Bridging the Gap for All Industries, with Rick Doten, VP of Information Security at Centene Corporation

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Communication is crucial in managing IT risk.

In this episode, Rick Doten, VP of Information Security at Centene Corporation, shares insights into cybersecurity, emphasizing its crucial role in various industries like healthcare and finance. Rick stresses the importance of foundational cybersecurity practices like asset management, data protection, and identity management. He discusses the need for better governance processes and organization response capabilities to address cyber threats effectively. Additionally, Rick highlights the significance of community support and communication in cybersecurity.

Tune in and learn how to contribute to a more secure digital world while nurturing your professional development!

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Episode #70. Leadership Lessons: Listening, Learning, and Effective Decision-Making, with Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health and Vituity

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare innovation thrives on understanding patient needs while balancing medical resources.

In this episode, Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health and Vituity, emphasizes the importance of innovation in improving patient care. Josh also touches upon Amazon's AI projects in healthcare and the challenges of balancing patient needs with medical resources. He reflects on his diverse career path which includes volunteering in an emergency department. Josh stresses the significance of addressing physician burnout and improving patient care delivery.

Tune in and learn from Josh’s unique journey and insights, and learn how to strive for better leadership and patient care in your own endeavors!

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Episode #69. Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare, with Eric Bowerman, Healthcare CISO

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Interacting with end users to grasp their technology habits and requirements while ensuring that the deployed technologies not only bolster security but also streamline workflow for staff.

In this episode, Eric Bowerman, a seasoned healthcare industry Chief Information Security Officer, shares his journey from working for tech vendors to his current role in healthcare, providing insightful commentary on the challenges and triumphs of protecting patient safety. From dealing with advanced phishing attacks to implementing security measures, Eric's experiences offer a unique perspective on the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare.

Stay tuned as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of patient care protection with Eric Bowerman.

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Episode #68. The Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan Unveiled, with Greg Garcia, Executive Director of the Health Sector Coordinating Council

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0000

Amidst rising concerns over cyber threats in healthcare, the Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan marks a pivotal moment for the sector.

In this episode, Greg Garcia discusses the unveiling of the Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan, aiming to fortify healthcare cybersecurity by 2029. He highlights the collaborative effort involved, emphasizing the shared responsibility of stakeholders and the need for industry-wide mobilization to achieve cybersecurity stability.

Tune in and learn more about the collaborative effort behind a transformative plan to safeguard patient data and critical infrastructure!

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Episode #67. Challenges and Strategies in Healthcare Cyber Defense, with Greg Peebles, the Chief Information Security Officer for UofL Health

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

As the digital landscape continues to expand, the role of cybersecurity professionals becomes increasingly vital in ensuring the integrity and security of sensitive information.

In this episode, Greg Peebles delves into cybersecurity strategies, professional development, and challenges in safeguarding healthcare data while sharing details about UofL Health's post-acquisition growth and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Throughout the conversation, Greg reflects on his career path, highlighting experiences in IT auditing, security, and leadership roles. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining security foundations, fostering collaboration, and continuous learning in addressing evolving security threats.

Tune in to learn from Greg’s insights into the importance of maintaining security foundations, fostering collaboration, and continuous learning when addressing evolving security threats!

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Episode #66. Balancing Security and Interoperability in Healthcare IT, with Will Landry, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare IT companies should prioritize consumer experience optimization to streamline healthcare technology for all users, not just providers.

In this episode, Will Landry, the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System in Baton Rouge, highlights the importance of consumer experience optimization, revenue cycle operations, and cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. Landry reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the rapid transition to remote work and the efforts to ensure system availability.

Tune in to this episode to gain insights into the dynamic intersection of healthcare and IT, and learn how professionals like Will Landry navigate the complexities of patient care and technology!

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Episode #65. Unveiling the Core of Cybersecurity: A Risk-Based Strategy, with Manan Kakkar, Cybersecurity AVP at Providence

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Improving the user experience from a security perspective should be a priority in cybersecurity initiatives.

In this episode, Manan Kakkar, the AVP of Cybersecurity for Providence, shares insights into his role and the strategic initiatives in healthcare cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of aligning cybersecurity strategies with patient care and clinician experience and discusses the challenges and rewards of implementing technological changes in healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Manan also highlights the need for a risk-based approach to cybersecurity, focusing on identity and authentication capabilities to enhance the user experience while mitigating risks.

Tune in to this episode of Risk Never Sleeps to gain valuable insights into healthcare cybersecurity and the importance of staying vigilant in protecting patient safety!

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Episode #64. The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Healthcare, with Valarian Couch, Director of Information Security Operations for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability is essential for safeguarding critical healthcare data.

In this episode, Valarian Couch, the Director of Information Security Operations for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, discusses his role at Planned Parenthood, the challenges of cybersecurity in healthcare, and the impact of the pandemic on educational institutions and healthcare. Valarian provides valuable insights for individuals looking to enter cybersecurity and emphasizes the need for an open-minded approach to learning and adapting to real-world scenarios.

Tune in to hear the whole conversation with Valarian and gain valuable insights into healthcare cybersecurity.

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Episode #63. Deepfakes, Identity, and Insider Threats, with Jason Elrod, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MultiCare Health System

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Key priorities in healthcare cybersecurity include focusing on identity, access management, and addressing challenges related to AI and deepfakes.

In this episode, Jason Elrod delves into his decade-long expertise in healthcare technology, specifically information security. He discusses the organization's following 24-month priorities, including identity, access management, and challenges related to AI and deepfakes. Jason reflects on his professional achievements by sharing insights on documentation's critical role, his experience with the Imprivata platform, and concerns about insider threats. He offers advice to newcomers in healthcare or cybersecurity.

Tune in to learn how identity, AI, and deepfakes take center stage in the battle for patient data protection!

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Episode #62. Wellstar's Cybersecurity Vision: A Conversation on Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with Mike D'Arezzo, Executive Director of Security and GRC at Wellstar Health System

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ensuring cybersecurity in large healthcare providers involves addressing diverse challenges through transparency, collaboration, and strategic management.

In this episode, Mike D'Arezzo discusses the company’s recent acquisitions and plans for expansion, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities involved in securing sensitive healthcare information. He stresses a commitment to ensuring patient data, nurturing his team, reflecting on a healthcare security journey influenced by mentorship, and expressing pride in his former team's adaptability during pandemic challenges.

Tune in to learn about how artificial intelligence, biomedical security, and transparent vendor relationships affect healthcare cybersecurity!

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Episode #61. Managing Risks in IT and Beyond, with J.D. Whitlock, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dayton Children's Hospital

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Generative AI is a huge opportunity for healthcare’s future, but the challenge is leveraging it smartly and affordably to enhance provider efficiency.

In this episode, J.D. Whitlock shares insights into the challenges faced by a small pediatric health system in dealing with cybersecurity threats comparable to larger organizations. With six years as CIO, Whitlock highlights the unique position of Dayton Children's, emphasizing their commitment to optimizing platforms like Epic despite having a minor team and budget. He delves into his military background, where he spent 20 years in the Navy and Air Force. Transitioning to healthcare administration, J.D. expresses his passion for the mission-driven aspect of healthcare, drawing parallels to the military's sense of purpose.

Tune in and learn how Dayton Children's Hospital navigates the intersection of healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity, all while staying true to its mission of delivering patient care and protecting patient safety!

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Episode #60. Decoding Healthcare Technology: Priorities, Challenges, and Success, with Rich Temple, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

At Deborah Heart and Lung Center, there is no price tag on life.

In this episode, Rich Temple talks about the unique approach of the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which is not balance-billing patients, emphasizing their commitment to providing excellent care. He recounts his journey from bill collector to healthcare technologist, sharing perspectives on the industry, outlining 24-month priorities such as patient engagement and ethical AI, discussing cybersecurity challenges, and expressing pride in Deborah Heart and Lung Center's pandemic adaptation.

Tune in for insights on current priorities, challenges, and triumphs within the dynamic realm of healthcare IT leadership!

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Episode #59. Empathetic Leadership in Healthcare Technology, with Lee Milligan, Chief Information Officer at SimonMed Imaging.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Calling on emerging professionals to bridge the crucial gap between clinical and tech expertise in healthcare leadership for a revolutionary delivery system.

In today’s episode, Lee Milligan, founder of Asbury Health Tech Partners, discusses his unyielding passion for healthcare, his dedication to shaping transparent cultures and solid teams, and his belief that leadership can enhance healthcare delivery. Lee spotlighted his concerns about cybersecurity and patient experience in healthcare technology.

Join us on this enthralling ride with Lee as he explores the intersections of technology, healthcare, and the human stories behind innovation with Ed.

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Episode #58. Navigating Healthcare Technology, with Chani Cordero, Chief Information Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Balancing cybersecurity measures with delivering essential patient care is crucial to avoid overshadowing the latter in hospital operations.

In this episode, Chani Cordero, Chief Information Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center, shares insights into her role as a CIO at a level one trauma hospital, her journey in healthcare and IT, and the top priorities and strategic initiatives in the healthcare industry. Chani discusses her priorities for the future, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare, and the challenges she faces as a leader in the industry.

Stay tuned to hear her inspiring journey and valuable advice for cyber professionals.

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Episode #57. The Key Priorities Shaping Healthcare Advocacy, with Mari Savickis, Vice President, Public Policy at CHIME

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered about the daily challenges and triumphs of leading healthcare policy in Washington, D.C.?

In this episode, Mari Savickis discusses her role, priorities, challenges, and insights into healthcare advocacy, digital health, and health IT in 2024. She discusses insights into lobbying on AI, cybersecurity, and privacy issues, managing information challenges, highlighting achievements, and offering advice on wellness practices and healthcare cybersecurity careers.

Listen to this episode and learn more about Mari Savickis's experiences, challenges, and accomplishments in health policy and technology!

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Episode #56. Future-Forward Healthcare, with Sherri Douville, CEO & Board, Medigram

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Data and AI can enhance health systems' safety, efficiency, and profitability.

In this episode, Sherri Douville illuminates her pivotal role in advancing healthcare through data and AI, emphasizing the criticality of cybersecurity and her multifaceted background, including experiences at Johnson & Johnson. As CEO of Medigram, Sherri delves into challenges in healthcare technology, underscores the significance of medical-grade software, and discusses her contributions to industry standards and post-pandemic insights.

Tune in to learn about the dynamic intersection of data, AI, and cybersecurity in healthcare!

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Episode #55. Inside Look at Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector, with Kevin Tambascio, Director of Cybersecurity Data and Application Protection, at Cleveland Clinic

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Successfully integrating AI in healthcare and cybersecurity involves understanding business needs, setting clear guidelines, and aiding users in leveraging AI for innovation while managing potential risks.

In this episode, Ed Gaudet sits down with Kevin Tambascio, Director of Cybersecurity Data and App Protection at the Cleveland Clinic, as Kevin discusses his role in overseeing the protection of data and applications used by the organization, including the challenges and strategies involved in managing a large inventory of custom and commercial applications.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about cybersecurity in healthcare and the diverse paths to a career.

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Episode #54. Risk Assurance in the Digital Age, with Carter Groome, CEO of First Health Advisory

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

More than ever, the healthcare industry needs to enhance its privacy, security, and compliance.

In this episode, Carter Groome discusses his role in advising healthcare entities on digital health risk assurance, covering challenges posed by third-party risks and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. He also emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships, advocates for cybersecurity awareness, and shares insights into successfully navigating challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to this episode and dive into the intricate digital health risk assurance landscape!

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Episode #53. Mastering the Art of Healthcare Cybersecurity, with John Frushour, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Securing one of the nation's leading healthcare institutions in an ever-evolving digital landscape takes a lot.

In this episode, John Frushour discusses strategic priorities and challenges in healthcare cybersecurity, including passwordless initiatives and concerns about biomedical device security. He also touches on the role of AI, business email compromise risks, and NewYork-Presbyterian's contributions to setting industry standards.

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Episode #52. How Healthcare Is Staying Safe Amidst Cyber Attacks, with Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer at Renown Health

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare CISOs, like Steven, are more willing than ever to share lessons learned, fostering a collaborative approach to cybersecurity.

In this episode, Steven Ramirez shares insights into the evolving landscape of technology in the healthcare sector. He discusses pressing challenges such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cybersecurity, the challenges faced by healthcare organizations, and the importance of collaboration within the industry. Acknowledging the human factor as a significant vulnerability, Steven urges organizations to prioritize phishing training, the role of continuous monitoring, and the need for real-time responses in the face of evolving cyber threats.

Tune in and learn how the healthcare industry navigates the complex terrain of cybersecurity to secure sensitive healthcare data!

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Episode #51. Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, with Sam Stevens, Information Security Director at Essentia Health

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

It is time to address the growing ransomware threat and implement proactive measures to establish a resilient security posture in healthcare.

In this episode, Sam Stevens discusses his background, training as an ethical hacker, and transition from military service to overseeing cybersecurity in healthcare. He stresses a proactive stance against ransomware with a zero-trust approach, policy updates, and third-party risk assessments, highlighting the importance of board prioritization in cybersecurity and advising professionals to avoid reactionary responses while maintaining objectivity and empathy.

Listen to this episode for valuable insights on tackling ransomware threats, building cybersecurity foundations, and the imperative of board-level commitment to security!

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Episode #50. Balancing AI Adoption and Patient Safety in Healthcare, with Aaron Weismann, Chief Information Security Officer at Main Line Health

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

It's crucial to leverage cutting-edge technologies and adapt infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of patient care and security.

In this episode, Aaron Weismann, the CISO of Main Line Health, delves into the intersection of law and technology, the impact of AI on healthcare, and the importance of staying up-to-date with cybersecurity developments. He delves into the risks and rewards of transitioning from a legal profession to cybersecurity and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in cybersecurity.

Tune in as Aaron unpacks the fascinating journey of a CISO and explores the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity in healthcare.

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Episode #49. Ransomware, Remote Work, and AI, with Maria Sexton, Chief Information Officer at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Technology is more crucial in patient care than ever as the cybersecurity landscape evolves.

In this episode, Maria Sexton talks about UMC's response to a ransomware attack, the importance of technology in healthcare, and the integration of artificial intelligence with a focus on governance. She reflects on her team's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic, outlines UMC's AI implementation and infrastructure upgrades, and offers advice to cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing certifications and hands-on experience in traditional IT and cybersecurity.

Listen to this episode and get some insights into the challenges and triumphs of steering a significant healthcare institution through a ransomware attack and the integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence!

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Episode #48. Merging Teams, Defending Data, with Jim Kuiphof, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Corewell Health

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Merging healthcare cybersecurity teams is no easy task.

In this episode, Jim Kuiphof discusses his journey into cybersecurity, the challenges and responsibilities of his role, the integration of disparate teams, and the organization's approach to handling cybersecurity threats. He explains how he oversees cybersecurity at Corewell post-merger, expressing confidence in his team's proactive approach while emphasizing transparent communication, leadership, the significance of cybersecurity professionals, and sharing insights on remote work impact and career advice in cybersecurity.

Tune in to learn about the complexities of merging healthcare cybersecurity teams and staying ahead of evolving AI threats!

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Episode #47. Guarding the Healthcare Frontier, with Phill Davis, Attorney, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Privacy Attorney at Hall Render

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Unravel the impact of AI evolution in healthcare on cybersecurity professionals' responsibilities and challenges.

In this episode, Phil Davis, Attorney, Healthcare Cybersecurity and Privacy at Hall Render, joins to discuss the ever-changing world of AI in healthcare and its profound implications on not just patient care but the fabric of revenue security. He discusses his transition from family law to his true passion — cybersecurity and privacy within healthcare.

Get ready for an enlightening conversation about growth, the importance of finding your differentiator, and the opportunities in the GRC landscape of healthcare cybersecurity.

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Episode #46. From Army Veterinary Corps to Healthcare Cybersecurity, with Terry Grogan, VP & Chief Information Security Officer at Tower Health

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Steering the ship through the ever-evolving healthcare security landscape requires adaptability to overcome cybersecurity challenges.

In this episode, Terry Grogan discusses the company’s structure and technology regarding traditional security and data management. She shares insights from her journey into healthcare IT, her role as an interim CISO, addresses third-party risk management and other industry challenges, and discusses mentoring in healthcare cybersecurity.

Tune in to learn more about the challenges and triumphs of securing healthcare systems and the evolving role of cybersecurity in the field!

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Episode #45. The Vital Partnership Between CISA and Healthcare, with Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity partnerships, whether with industry, federal interagency, or global partners, are crucial for success.

In this episode, Nitin Natarajan, the Deputy Director for CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), shares insights into CISA's role in protecting critical infrastructure, particularly in healthcare and public health. Nitin discusses the critical role of CISA in protecting 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare and public health, and the agency's focus on strengthening resilience through partnerships with public and private sectors.

Tune in to hear more about cybersecurity's ever-evolving landscape and critical role in our daily lives.

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Episode #44. Strategic Initiatives for Healthcare and Life Sciences Partnerships, with Janice Reese, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SoftServe

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s discuss healthcare transformation through gen AI workshops and fast-tracking initiatives!

In this episode, Janice Reese discusses solving real-world business problems in healthcare and life sciences through intelligent data approaches. She discusses Softserve's strategic focus on addressing challenges in healthcare and cybersecurity, offering insights on data silos, security risks, and AI considerations and emphasizing priorities like fast-tracking workshops amid economic uncertainties.

Listen to this episode for a complete overview of SoftServe's healthcare and life sciences work, focusing on data, security, and AI!

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Episode #43. Building Cyber Resilience in Healthcare, with Trevor Brown, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer with Yale New Haven Health

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s explore the world of healthcare IT and the challenges of maintaining a stable cybersecurity team!

In this episode, Trevor Brown shares insights into the perpetual challenge of managing a 24/7 healthcare operation where critical applications never experience downtime. He highlights the importance of a patient-centric approach, outlines top priorities for the next 12 months, discusses fostering a cybersecurity culture and addressing challenges, and concludes with pride in maintaining a stable team due to a caring healthcare culture.

Tune in to learn about the challenges and triumphs of building a robust cybersecurity culture in healthcare!

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Episode #42. The Key to Job Fulfillment: Autonomy, Complexity, and Reward, with Matt Christensen, Senior Director Cybersecurity at Intermountain Health

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Regardless of your role in healthcare, you're considered a caregiver.

In this episode, Matt Christensen delves into the distinctive aspects of cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. He also discusses the pandemic's influence on cybersecurity, highlighting the advantages of remote work for promoting collaboration. He emphasizes a central goal in healthcare cybersecurity – maintaining the confidentiality of individuals' mental health notes. Matt also shares profound perspectives on life and self-growth, revealing that admitting ignorance has been his journey's riskiest and most rewarding aspect.

Join the conversation to explore how Matt navigates the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity and discover the key elements contributing to job fulfillment!

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Episode #41. Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Mental Health, Keith Price, Head of Information Security for the Envision Pharma Group

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Building relationships and trust within the organization enhances the effectiveness of security initiatives.

In this episode, Keith Price, the Head of Information Security for the Envision Pharma Group, shares his experiences working in the military and various consulting roles and provides valuable insights into managing risk and ensuring data security in the healthcare industry. He discusses the importance of building a strong security culture within organizations and its positive impact on the entire business.

Join us as we dive into Keith's journey and learn from his valuable perspectives.

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Episode #40. Overcoming Technostress: Balancing Life in the Digital Age, with Howard Scott Warshaw, The Silicon Valley Therapist. Part II

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you disconnect to connect?

In this episode, Scott Warshaw profoundly delves into the anxiety enveloping our society today, mainly focusing on those within technology professions and the importance of staying connected to reality. Howard reminds us not to lose sight of the human element and emphasizes the value of maintaining quality people connections and the personal skills attached to those interactions.

Stay tuned as we navigate this digital wilderness together, focusing on awareness, resistance, and human connection to ensure we use technology as a tool for progress and not as an object of dependency.

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Episode #39. The Evolving Role of CISOs, with Jason Alexander, VP & Chief Information Security Officer at VCU Health

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world forever, including the digital landscape and its risks.

In this episode, Jason Alexander discusses the changing responsibilities of CISOs, user-centric security, AI on phishing attacks, and the transformation of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He navigates challenges in healthcare cybersecurity, emphasizing real-time access removal, discussing achievements in system implementation, and advocating for continuous education and improved communication.

Tune in to learn more about the new normal in cybersecurity with a new paradigm of user-centric systems and AI threats!

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Episode #38. Data Protection and Patient Well-being, with Renee Broadbent, Chief Information Officer at SoNE HEALTH

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Proactive data protection measures will undoubtedly improve patients’ well-being.

In this episode, Renee Broadbent discusses her responsibilities in managing protected health information, data security, and compliance. She emphasizes her commitment to improving patient care and structured methodologies while underscoring the critical importance of data security in the healthcare industry.

Listen to this episode for more information on the critical role of data security in revolutionizing modern healthcare practices.

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Episode #37. Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World, with Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Health-ISAC

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare organizations are not as prepared to respond to a ransomware event as they should be.

In this episode, Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer for the Health-ISAC, shares insights into the unique challenges of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Errol discusses his background in finance and his transition to healthcare cybersecurity, highlighting the need for increased resources and collaboration to protect patient data. He also addresses the growing threat of cyberattacks and the role of organizations like Health-ISAC in defending healthcare institutions.

Tune in to learn more about cybersecurity in healthcare and how you can contribute to better protecting patient safety!

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Episode #36. Industry Resilience: Post-Pandemic Strain and Talent Shortage, with Samantha Jacques, Vice President, Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The pandemic left the healthcare sector in an urgent need for innovative solutions and a robust talent pipeline.

In this episode, Samantha Jacques discusses integrating medical devices, cybersecurity, and organizational structures in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes understanding clinicians' needs, improving cybersecurity, and fostering effective communication for successful healthcare leadership.

Listen to this episode and learn about crucial insights into the pressing need for cybersecurity measures and standardized organizational structures!

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Episode #35. Bridging the Education Gap in War-Torn Ukraine, with Joe Sullivan, President of Joe Sullivan Security LLC

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Amid war, a cybersecurity expert spearheads a digital mission to educate children in Ukraine.

In this episode, Joe Sullivan sheds light on Ukraine Friends' Digital Wings initiative, which aims to provide repurposed laptops to children affected by the conflict, enabling them to continue their education remotely. He highlights the expansion of humanitarian efforts beyond the Ukrainian crisis, advocating for cybersecurity transparency, leadership in business decisions, and investing in people focusing on learning from failures.

Tune in to learn more about Joe Sullivan's mission to provide digital education for children in a war-torn nation!

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Episode #34. The Heart of Healthcare Values, with Matt Modica, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

When it comes to making an impact in healthcare, passion and a relentless thirst for learning can be more crucial than mere skills.

In this episode, Matt Modica, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare, shares his unique career journey, transitioning from graphic design to a career in IT and Security within the healthcare sector. Matt also talks about how previous job experiences became the building blocks for his current role at BJC. Finally, he explains how he and his team have delivered high-quality results, emphasizing the pivotal role shared values—faith, family, and fun—played.

Join the conversation and learn how Matt and his team kept user data secure during the pandemic despite the rapid rise in threats, all while having fun and lots of learning!

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Episode #33. Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures, with Christopher Lau, Director Operational Technology Security and Risk at Advocate Health

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This man came from the finance industry to spearhead cybersecurity initiatives in healthcare that shift toward cost-neutral cybersecurity practices.

In this episode, Christopher Lau discusses implementing cybersecurity in healthcare, stressing the need to know the current infrastructure and differences between medical devices and industrial control systems. He emphasizes achieving cost-neutrality in cybersecurity through asset prioritization, reflecting on his transition to healthcare and advocating for collaborative, adaptive strategies aligned with business goals.

Tune in to learn about forward-thinking approaches to safeguarding critical healthcare infrastructure and patient data.

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Episode #32. Building a Strong IT Culture in Healthcare, with Linda A. Stevenson, Chief Information Officer at Fisher-Titus Health

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The healthcare industry grapples with the need for digital transformation, so here’s a compelling perspective on the critical role of technology in patient-centric care.

In this episode, Linda A. Stevenson shares some insights into her professional journey, her experiences in various roles within the IT sector, and her current responsibilities in patient engagement and analytics as a CIO. She discusses cybersecurity, AI implementation, internal applications, patient access strategy, and the importance of internal relationships alongside her passion for yoga.

Tune in to learn about the intricate balance between technology implementation and budget constraints in the healthcare sector!

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Episode #31. In the Trenches of Healthcare Cybersecurity, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How do you stay informed about current cybersecurity threats and trends?

In this episode, Chris Plummer dives deep into the world of cybersecurity in healthcare and the crucial role it plays in protecting patient care and safety. Chris Plummer shares his background, from his experience in the US Navy as a civilian contractor to his journey into the healthcare industry. As a passionate advocate for community-driven initiatives, Chris emphasizes the importance of cultivating and nurturing cybersecurity talent in the industry.

Join us as we discuss the challenges, the progress, and the future of cybersecurity in healthcare.

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Episode #30. Women in Cybersecurity, with Jane Frankland, Business Owner and CEO at KnewStart

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

What is the significance of gender diversity in the cybersecurity field?

In this episode, we explore Jane Frankland’s insights on the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare, the evolution of the field, and the need for a fresh perspective, particularly from women.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of cybersecurity through Jane's experiences and expertise.

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Episode #29. How Cybersecurity Impacts Healthcare and Patient Safety, with Frank Riccardi, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Expert

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

With cyber threats becoming more prevalent, leaders must understand cybersecurity principles and support their cybersecurity teams.

This episode features Frank Riccardi, who emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and how it is often misunderstood by executives, leading him to write his book to bridge that knowledge gap and empower leaders and cybersecurity professionals to combat cyber threats effectively.

Join us in this informative and eye-opening conversation as we explore the evolving world of cybersecurity in healthcare.

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Episode #28. The Guardians of Healthcare Data with Denise Anderson, President of H-ISAC

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s explore the remarkable journey of H-ISAC in securing healthcare data.

In this episode, Denise Anderson discusses the Health-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC) and its mission and vision. She discusses H-ISAC's growth and global expansion, emphasizes information sharing's importance in healthcare cybersecurity, and highlights the need to protect data integrity amid evolving threats.

Listen to this episode and learn more about the role of H-ISAC in enhancing cybersecurity within the healthcare industry and the broader global community.

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Episode #27. Building a Robust Cybersecurity Foundation in Healthcare with Skip Sorrels, Director Cyber Security at Ascension Technologies

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Are you curious about today’s priorities in healthcare cybersecurity as new challenges like AI wait to be addressed?

In this episode, Skip Sorrels talks about his current priorities in healthcare cybersecurity, like developing and maturing a medical device security program. He stresses the importance of policies and education for AI integration, discusses third-party vendor risks and SOC 2 certifications, and underscores the significance of fundamental security measures.

Listen as Skip Sorrels shares insights and experiences in safeguarding medical systems!

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Episode #26. Embracing Imperfection, the Way to Win the Cybersecurity Race with Krista Arndt, Chief Information Security Officer at United Musculoskeletal Partners

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This cybersecurity expert is learning from failures and racing to success.

In this episode, Krista Arndt introduces UMP’s mission and shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, emphasizing the value of mentorship and hands-on learning. She talks about embracing imperfection, valuing resilience and learning from failures, discussing her passion for drag racing, and advocating for ongoing learning as crucial for personal growth.

Learn from the experiences of Krista Arndt, a CISO who has found surprising parallels between her passion for drag racing and the world of cybersecurity.

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Episode #25. Digital Identity and Application Rationalization in Healthcare IT with Wes Wright, Executive Health IT Leader

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s unlock the secrets to simplifying healthcare IT while enhancing security and efficiency.

In this episode, Wes Wright reflects on his extensive career, spanning from his initial role as a Korean cryptologic linguist in the Air Force to his journey into healthcare IT. He emphasizes digital identity's importance in healthcare IT and the need for application rationalization.

Tune in to learn more about the critical role of IT in healthcare and its far-reaching impact on patient care and safety!

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Episode #24. Securing the Digital Future with Adaptability and Communication with Yaron Levi, Chief Information Security Officer of Dolby Laboratories

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever.

In this episode, Yaron Levi shares insights earned from his career journey, highlighting adaptability and essential skills as key elements of his success across diverse industries. He emphasizes emotional intelligence in cybersecurity communication, praises AI as a force multiplier, and discusses aligning cybersecurity with business goals.

Tune in and learn about the human side of cybersecurity, AI, and the vital role of communication in protecting the digital future!

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Episode #23. AI Communication, Healthcare, and Security Insights with Robert Scoble, Founder of Scobleizer Inc. and InfiniteRetina’s innovation strategist

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s explore AI’s future in healthcare and data security!

In this episode, Robert Scoble shares insights into his tech journey and envisions a future where AI communication plays a central role. He stresses healthcare data security, discusses AI's potential, reflects on personal growth, and underscores the need for cybersecurity practices and pandemic-driven innovations.

Tune in to learn from Robert’s experience and expertise on various topics, from technology trends and healthcare applications to personal growth and cybersecurity considerations!

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Episode #22. Revolutionizing Wellness: Unlocking Healthcare's Potential with Paul Connelly, Cybersecurity Leader, Former CISO at HCA

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There is so much to learn about cybersecurity from an industry veteran.

In this episode, Paul Connelly discusses his experiences as a Chief Information Security Officer at HCA and his perspectives on the evolving cybersecurity landscape. He praises HCA's proactive cybersecurity, advises CISOs on soft skills, envisions more cybersecurity committees on boards, and stresses industry collaboration for better healthcare cybersecurity, especially in rural areas.

Tune in to learn some lessons from Paul Connelly’s CISO expertise!

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Episode #21. Healthcare Marketing Innovation with Total Customer Growth with Adam Turinas, CEO and Founder of Healthlaunchpad

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Here is how ABM Strategies and Total Customer Growth are compasses to navigating healthcare entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Adam Turinas discusses account-based marketing and its application in the healthcare industry. He describes his shift from consulting to healthcare app creation, introduces the Total Customer Growth concept, discusses ABM tools, and shares entrepreneurial insights on risks and financial independence.

Tune in to learn more about Total Customer Growth and account-based marketing for healthcare startups!

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Episode #20. Data-Driven Healthcare Security with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO and founder at Asimily

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This entrepreneur is revolutionizing healthcare security and healing the devices that heal.

In this episode, Shankar Somasundaram about his company’s focus on securing medical and IoT devices in healthcare. He discusses the company's origin, device management challenges, and the critical importance of cybersecurity in healthcare, emphasizing a people-centric approach to building strong customer relationships and enhancing healthcare security.

Tune in to learn more about Shankar’s mission to secure healthcare devices globally!

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Episode #19. A Risky Entrepreneurial Pursuit in Healthcare with Edward Marx, CEO, and Founder of Marx Advisory

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

From janitor to founder, this man’s journey is full of insights and risks one can learn from.

In this episode, Edward Marx talks about his career journey in the healthcare industry, from his humble beginnings as a janitor to becoming a successful healthcare professional, CEO, and Founder of Marx Advisory. He discusses cybersecurity's role in protecting patients and shares his pride in leading Marx Advisory while advocating for calculated risks and patient safety.

Tune in to learn from Edward Marx’s experiences, insights, and advice related to his healthcare career and ventures!

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Episode #18. From Atari to Psychotherapy with Howard Scott Warshaw, The Silicon Valley Therapist

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Here’s an unconventional path that crosses the video game industry and psychotherapy.

In this episode, Howard Scott Warshaw reminisces about his early days at Atari, sharing memories of becoming a game developer and, subsequently, a psychotherapist. He discusses his work on successful games, the creation of E.T., Atari's security issues, missed opportunities, and his transition to psychotherapy.

Listen and learn from Howard’s journey from game development to psychotherapy!

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Episode #17. Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Healthcare Security with Greg Garcia, Executive Director for Cybersecurity of the Health Sector Coordinating Council

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Public policy and collaboration play prominent roles in healthcare cybersecurity.

In this episode, Greg Garcia discusses the significance of public-private partnerships in safeguarding critical infrastructure like healthcare. He underscores collaboration between government agencies and the healthcare industry to enhance cybersecurity, highlighting successful initiatives by the Health Sector Coordinating Council under his leadership.

Tune in and learn how Greg is leading collaborative solutions for cybersecurity in the healthcare sector!

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Episode #16. Securing Healthcare in the Digital Age with Karen McMillen, Senior Risk Analyst at Asante

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Today’s healthcare cyberspace can be improved with risk management and personnel awareness.

In this episode, Karen McMillen discusses the challenges of managing cyber risks in the healthcare sector, particularly the increasing interconnectivity of medical devices and the need for better risk management practices. She also expresses concerns about healthcare inequalities and the lack of comprehensive risk management approaches, explaining why she believes there is room for improvement in personnel awareness and training in cybersecurity.

Tune in to this episode and learn about navigating today’s healthcare cyber risks from Karen’s perspective!

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Episode #15. When the Flintstones Met the Jetsons: Tech-Driven Healthcare Transformation with Michael Archuleta Chief Information Officer at Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Clinics

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Healthcare needs to step up its digitalization and cybersecurity game for the patients’ sake.

In this episode, Michael Archuleta talks about the successful digital transformation and technological advancements put in place at Mt. San Rafael Hospital. He also urges healthcare organizations to embrace their identity as digital companies while advocating for IT departments to be strategic revenue contributors and shares his pride in the hospital's digitalization efforts, strong partnerships, and patient-centric tools.

Tune in and learn how this healthcare organization is driving change in the patient experience with technology and cybersecurity!

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Episode #14. Optimizing Networking and Security: Strategies for Digital Transformation with Sam Curry, Vice President and CISO at Zscaler

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Cybersecurity in healthcare is all about secure connections and digital transformation.

In this episode, Sam Curry discusses the company’s strategy of connecting people, devices, and workloads securely and finely. He talks about his background in cybersecurity and his commitment to it, his work at Zscaler to address risks healthcare faces, and shares personal advice as a professional and recent entrepreneur.

Tune in and learn how Zscaler approaches cybersecurity challenges and solutions for healthcare!

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Episode #13. Building the Barricade: Enhancing Security in Healthcare with Chris Logan, Senior Vice President, and Chief Security Officer at Censinet

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Security is a team sport, not a one-man job.

In this episode, Chris Logan talks about his career and how, at his current position, he’s seen the Censinet security program grow and become more lock-tight for the benefit of all its users. He also talks about his passion for giving back to the community and how his work improves the healthcare system.

Listen to this episode and learn more about Chris and his work for healthcare security!

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Episode #12. A Leap of Faith: A Healthcare Leader's Journey of Risk and Reward with Sean Kelly, CMO and Sr. VP of Customer Strategy for Healthcare at Imprivata

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Sometimes we have to take a leap of faith.

In this episode, Sean Kelly shares his journey through emergency medicine roles and different businesses, learning and adopting technology in his practice, and eventually becoming Imprivata’s CMO and SVP of Customer Strategy for Healthcare. He also gets personal with Ed and talks about his concerns, reflections, and a very risky jump he took in life.

Tune in to learn from Sean Kelly’s journey in healthcare!

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Episode #11. Building Stronger Teams for Better Cybersecurity with Greg Garneau, Chief Information Security Officer for Marshfield Clinic

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The United States must take a stronger stance against cyber threats.

In this episode, Greg Garneau discusses cyber risk as a threat to health systems and how organizations can tighten their security processes. He also explains why building great teams and establishing collaboration will ultimately make everyone safer.

Tune in and learn more about ways to leverage teamwork for cybersecurity!

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Episode #10. Embracing Risk for Healthcare Privacy with Karen Habercoss, Chief Privacy Officer at the University of Chicago Medicine

Wed, 03 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Privacy must include risk and not only compliance when making a security assessment.

In this episode, Karen Habercoss discusses healthcare privacy regarding compliance, working with security teams, and taking more risks for better protection. She also gives her take on leadership and understanding employees to help them perform at their best.

Listen to this episode and learn about how risk can enhance privacy protection in healthcare!

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Episode #09. From Prevention to Recovery, Managing Cyber Threats in Healthcare with Dan Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The bad guys figured out how to organize cybercrime; now, healthcare needs to manage prevention.

In this episode, Dan Dodson talks about improving cybersecurity in healthcare by collaborating between organizations, sharing best practices and strategies, and even funding the smaller players to deliver care safely with the best technology available. He also discusses how as CEO, it is very important to build a company culture that’s focused on the people they serve, teamwork, and stability when it comes to safe clinical care.

Tune in to learn about the importance of collaboration for cybersecurity in healthcare!

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Episode #08. Empowering Small Healthcare Practices with Cybersecurity and Technology Education with Karen Blanchette, Executive Director at PAHCOM

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Many small healthcare practices need help catching up to date to protect themselves.

In this episode, Karen Blanchette talks about her career and how it led her to a role supporting, guiding, and advocating for small practices, especially around cybersecurity and technology issues. PAHCOM ensures that small practices have the tools they need to protect themselves and their patients, by providing guidelines and recommendations by organizations like the HHS and training employees with free IT education programs.

Tune in to learn more about the work PAHCOM is doing for healthcare practices!

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Episode #07. The Real Threat of Ransomware: A Healthcare Cybersecurity Expert's Perspective with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk with the American Hospital Association

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Cyberattacks on hospitals are no joke.

In this episode, John Riggi talks about his work to protect healthcare’s cyberspace across the nation and his advocacy in government for policies that address cybersecurity. For him, ransomware attacks done on hospitals are life-threatening attacks, which is why he’s actively working to make the government understand the impact these have and encourage them to go on the offense against those who carry them out.

Tune in to learn more about John Riggi and how he protects healthcare’s cyberspace!

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Episode #06. Driving Top-Line Growth Through Digital Transformation in Healthcare with Aaron Miri, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health Jacksonville

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

To drive digital innovation in healthcare, we must work from many perspectives.

In this episode, we hear from Aaron Miri, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health Jacksonville, as he shares his insights on driving digital innovation in healthcare. Aaron discusses his passion for improving healthcare through digital solutions and highlights some of the tools he has implemented, including a low-code platform for providers, MOXI robots, and AI tools to engage with potential patients.

He also touches on his love for human psychology and sociology and emphasizes the importance of considering third-party cyber risks. Tune in to learn more about Aaron's career and his work at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida

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Episode #05. AI Advice for CISOs, ChatGPT's View on Protecting Patient Data and Organizational Cybersecurity

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:05:00 -0000

Buckle up and get ready for this AI model to teach you some lessons.

In this episode, host Ed Gaudet asks Chat GPT to advise healthcare CISOs on how to ensure the protection of patient data and their organizations' security. He also receives thoroughly explained lists of different subjects to consider. The tool also shares information about itself, how people can use it to enhance their skills and knowledge, and even a few of its quirky takes on pop culture, music, and poetry.

Listen to this episode and learn what Chat GPT has to say for CISOs to hear!

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Episode #04. Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches with Lucia Milică Stacy, Global Resident CISO at Proofpoint

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:03:00 -0000

Understanding the threats is vital to preparing actions against them.

In this episode, Lucia Milică Stacy talks about how her passion for securing healthcare information drives her work as Global Resident CISO at Proofpoint. As a cybersecurity professional, it’s crucial to be well-informed about the tactics, tools, and techniques that cyber threat actors use to disrupt care delivery. Therefore, she aims to support her peer community by participating in the HSCC’s CSA 405(d) Task Group to share best cybersecurity practices.

Listen to Lucia's insights from her CISO perspective on healthcare cybersecurity!

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Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo.

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Episode #03. Big Data, AI and ML Technologies, The Future of Healthcare Transformation with John Halamka, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:02:00 -0000

Technology is a tool for care delivery but never a replacement for those who provide it.

In this episode, John Halamka, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, talks about healthcare transformation thanks to AI and ML technologies to augment human intelligence in a private, ethical, and safe way. He explains how he is working to build a globally-fed secure de-identified data set from the Mayo Clinic platform that enables innovation and model development. He also speaks about the Unity Farm Sanctuary, his knowledge of mushrooms and plants, and his experience ice-climbing.

Tune in to learn more about the transformative power of AI and ML technologies in healthcare!

For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com.

Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo.

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Episode #02. Cyber Security, Transforming Healthcare to Protect the System with Erik Decker, Vice President, and Chief Information Security Officer for Intermountain

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Cybersecurity should also seek the organization’s resilience.

In this episode, Erik Decker, VP and CISO for Intermountain talks about healthcare cybersecurity and his work within the organization and at a national scale to protect the system from potential threats. He explains how the HSCCouncil deploys several task groups to cover a wide range of security issues nationwide, specifically how the 405(d) focuses on threats that the healthcare system faces and practices to mitigate them.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about Erik Decker's work at Intermountain and the HSCC task group he co-leads to protect healthcare cybersecurity!

For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com.

Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo.

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Episode #01. Risk Awareness and Building a Sustainable Cyberculture with Drex DeFord, Executive Healthcare Strategist at CrowdStrike

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 01:45:00 -0000

Welcome to the Risk Never Sleeps Podcast!

For the first episode of this podcast, Ed Gaudet welcomes Drex DeFord, Executive Healthcare Strategist at CrowdStrike, who shares his journey into healthcare and cybersecurity, his thoughts on taking risks, and even insights into his personal life. Drex discusses the importance of building sustainable cyberculture, how risk is highly nutritious when responding to incidents, and things he finds valuable that make part of his personal life.

Tune in to learn more about Drex DeFord and his thoughts on healthcare cybersecurity, risks, and life!

For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com.

Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo.

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