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Risk Never Sleeps Podcast
by Ed Gaudet
Hosted by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet, The Risk Never Sleeps Podcast highlights the people protecting patient safety in today's fast-paced, high-demand, increasingly digital healthcare environment.Through conversations with CIOs, CISOs, and Risk Leaders we highlight their insights and best practices around one core question: What must we do to protect patient safety?For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com
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Episode #247. You Can’t Ban AI: Securing Healthcare’s New Reality, with Michael Prakhye CISO and Director of Information Security at Adventist HealthCare
As AI rapidly transforms healthcare, cybersecurity leaders must balance innovation with governance, patient safety, and mission-driven care. In this episode, Michael Prakhye, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Information Security at Adventist HealthCare, shares how his background in healthcare IT, the Department of Defense, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology shaped his approach to cybersecurity leadership at Adventist HealthCare. He explains why healthcare organizations must balance rapid AI adoption with strong governance, patient privacy protections, and mission-driven care delivery. Michael discusses the unique financial and operational realities of Maryland’s population health reimbursement model, in which success is measured by keeping patients healthier and out of hospitals rather than by increasing patient volume. He also highlights the importance of practical security controls, vendor risk management, and the creation of secure AI pathways that align with how clinicians actually work. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on AI, cybersecurity, healthcare operations, and leadership! Resources: Connect with and follow Michael Prakhye on LinkedIn. Follow Adventist HealthCare on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #237. The Printer That Could Shut Down a Hospital, with Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion
What if one of the biggest cybersecurity risks in healthcare is sitting in plain sight? In this episode, Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, explains why printers and other IoT endpoints remain among healthcare’s most overlooked cybersecurity and operational risks. He shares that hospitals rely on these devices for critical workflows such as patient admissions, wristbanding, pharmacy labeling, and discharge processes, even though many still operate with outdated firmware, exposed credentials, and factory-default settings. Jim discusses how Symphion helps organizations harden, monitor, patch, and govern large fleets of printers and other connected devices across healthcare environments. He also explores the growing risks tied to AI-enabled devices, certificate management, and unmanaged endpoints, emphasizing that cybersecurity resilience is ultimately about protecting business continuity and patient care. Tune in to hear why overlooked endpoints like printers and cameras may pose a much bigger operational threat than most organizations realize! Resources: Connect with and follow Jim LaRoe on LinkedIn. Follow Symphion on LinkedIn and discover the website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #246. When Software Stops Waiting for Instructions, with Allen Roush, Lead AI Researcher at Thoughtworks
What happens when AI systems begin collaborating, coding, learning, and making decisions faster than humans can keep up? In this episode, Allen Roush, Lead AI Researcher at Thoughtworks, explores the rapid evolution of AI agents, autonomous software development, and the challenges of managing increasingly capable AI systems. He discusses how current AI tools are already transforming software engineering workflows, enabling developers to automate complex tasks and dramatically accelerate productivity. Allen also shares personal experiences with family health challenges, connecting them to his views on healthcare innovation, AI-assisted clinical decision-making, continuous medical trials, and the future of patient outcomes. The conversation examines the risks and opportunities associated with AI training data, agent communication, automation, robotics, and the societal implications of increasingly autonomous systems. Looking ahead, Allen predicts major advances in AI-powered software development, robotics, and healthcare augmentation, while emphasizing that human oversight and thoughtful implementation remain critical. Tune in to hear Allen Roush's perspective on the future of AI agents, healthcare innovation, robotics, and the next wave of technological transformation. Resources: Connect with and follow Allen Roush on LinkedIn. Follow Thoughtworks on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #245. The Revenue Cycle Just Got a New Brain, with Ben Beadle-Ryby, Co-Founder at AKASA
Healthcare revenue cycle work is about to look very different, and AI is driving the change. In this episode, Ben Beadle-Ryby, Co-Founder at AKASA, talks about how generative AI is transforming healthcare revenue cycle management. He explains that legacy, rules-based systems struggle with the complexity of clinical documentation, which can span dozens of records and thousands of words per patient encounter. AKASA uses large language models to interpret this data more accurately, with humans remaining in the loop to audit and improve performance over time. The result is improved coding accuracy, compliance, and financial outcomes for health systems. Tune in for a look at how AI is reshaping one of healthcare’s most complex and overlooked systems! Resources: Connect with and follow Ben Beadle-Ryby on LinkedIn. Follow AKASA on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #244. Why Healthcare Is Harder Than the Military, with Blaine Hebert, Vice President and CISO at Onvida Health
What changes when mission-driven discipline meets healthcare’s complexity? In this episode, Blaine Hebert, Vice President and CISO at Onvida Health, discusses his transition from a 27-year career in the Marine Corps to leadership in healthcare cybersecurity. He contrasts the military’s structured, fast decision-making with healthcare’s slower, more complex, and politically nuanced environment. In his current role, he focuses on strengthening foundational security practices, managing vendor and AI-related risks, and operating effectively with small teams and limited resources. He also emphasizes leadership through mentorship, encouraging growth, accountability, and hands-on IT experience for future cybersecurity professionals. Tune in for candid lessons on leadership, cybersecurity, and building resilience in healthcare with limited resources! Resources: Connect with and follow Blaine Hebert on LinkedIn. Follow Onvida Health on LinkedIn and explore the website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #243. What Happens When Doctors Stop Typing?, with Chad Dodd, Vice President Of Product Management at athenahealth
What if the biggest benefit of AI in healthcare is simply giving physicians the ability to look patients in the eye again? In this episode, Chad Dodd, Vice President of Product Management at athenahealth, discusses how AI is being used to simplify healthcare workflows and humanize patient care. He explains how athenahealth’s AI-native platform integrates ambient listening, automated documentation, patient chart summarization, and clinical recommendations directly into the physician workflow without requiring third-party tools. Chad shares his belief that AI will not replace humans in healthcare, but instead eliminate much of the administrative burden that takes clinicians away from patients. He also discusses interoperability, the future of healthcare technology, and the importance of curiosity and continuous learning for those entering the healthcare industry. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping clinical workflows and bringing healthcare closer to patients than ever before! Resources: Connect with and follow Chad Dodd on LinkedIn. Follow athenahealth on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #242. What Happens When AI Starts Attacking AI?, with Chip Witt, Principal Security Evangelist at Radware
How should healthcare organizations think about cybersecurity when AI is changing the speed and shape of attacks? In this episode, Chip Witt, Principal Security Evangelist at Radware, discusses the evolving threat landscape around APIs, AI, bots, and application-layer attacks. Chip explains why traditional defenses built for human-speed attacks are no longer enough, especially as autonomous agents and AI-driven tools expand an organization’s threat surface. He also shares how Radware is approaching runtime API protection, AI security, prompt injection, tool poisoning, memory corruption, and behavioral analytics to help distinguish good agents from bad ones. Chip also reflects on his unconventional path into cybersecurity, from biology and chemistry to systems administration, product management, startups, and security evangelism. He shares lessons from startup risk, failure, mentorship, and even racing, offering a grounded reminder that patience, curiosity, and creative thinking are essential in both cybersecurity and life. Tune in to learn how AI, APIs, and autonomous agents are reshaping healthcare cybersecurity and why defenders need to think faster, smarter, and more creatively. Resources: Connect with and follow Chip Witt on LinkedIn. Follow Radware on LinkedIn and explore the website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #241. The Data Behind Every Heartbeat, with Dave Fox Principal Software Engineer at Medtronic
Technology in healthcare only matters when it improves patient care. In this episode, Dave Fox discusses his journey from the software startup world into healthcare technology and why he found his purpose at the intersection of medicine and innovation. He explains how remote patient monitoring and healthcare integration systems help connect critical bedside data with hospital infrastructure. Dave also shares his perspective on the ongoing industry push toward FHIR interoperability, while many hospitals continue relying on HL7 systems they trust. Above all, he reflects on why working in healthcare technology feels meaningful when the mission directly contributes to saving lives. Also, he and Ed discuss several horror films. Tune in to hear Dave Fox explore healthcare interoperability, connected care, and technology that truly impacts patient lives! Resources: Connect with and follow Dave Fox on LinkedIn. Follow Medtronic on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #240. Is AI Finally Fixing the EHR?, with David Cohen, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Greenway Health
What if AI is finally creating the moment to renew the EHR? In this episode, David Cohen, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Greenway Health, explains how AI is changing the pace, direction, and possibilities of healthcare technology. He shares how Greenway serves the independent ambulatory market, including thousands of providers across specialties, FQHCs, community health centers, and tribal health organizations. David discusses the launch of Navarre, Greenway’s AI-orchestrated EHR product, and why the company sees this moment as an opportunity to renew and reimagine how EHRs support clinicians, practices, and healthcare organizations. He also reflects on his career path, from software development to healthcare IT, and why calculated risk-taking has shaped some of his biggest professional decisions. Tune in to hear how AI, ambulatory care, and renewed product thinking are reshaping the future of healthcare technology! Resources: Connect with and follow David Cohen on LinkedIn. Follow Greenway Health on LinkedIn and visit the website here! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #239. One Attack. Thousands of Broken Workflows, with Greg Garcia
What happens when a single cyberattack disrupts prescriptions, patient care, reimbursements, and entire healthcare workflows across the country? In this episode, Greg Garcia, Executive Director of the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group, explains how the healthcare industry is rethinking cyber resilience following the Change Healthcare attack, which exposed dangerous operational chokepoints across critical workflows such as pharmacies, imaging, and blood supply systems. He shares how the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council’s SMART initiative maps healthcare dependencies, third-party risks, and continuity gaps, enabling organizations to better prepare for cyber, operational, and geopolitical disruptions. Greg also discusses the group’s growing work around AI governance, secure-by-design medical devices, workforce development, and updated cybersecurity frameworks that could shape future healthcare regulation. Reflecting on the growth of the Cybersecurity Working Group from 50 organizations to nearly 500, he explains why collaborative, ecosystem-wide security has become one of the most rewarding accomplishments of his career. Tune in to hear how healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mapping hidden risks, preparing for AI-driven threats, and building a more resilient healthcare ecosystem before the next major disruption occurs! Resources: Connect with and follow Greg Garcia on LinkedIn. Visit the Executive Director of the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #238. Can AI Keep a Secret?, with James Pham, CEO and Co-founder of Opsin
What happens when a hospital turns on thousands of AI licenses overnight before the security team is ready? In this episode, James Pham, CEO and Co-founder of Opsin, explains how healthcare organizations are rapidly adopting enterprise AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, and Claude while struggling to manage the security risks they entail. James shares how AI can unintentionally expose protected health information, as enterprise systems often contain overshared or improperly secured data that generative AI can instantly surface with a simple prompt. He discusses how Opsin protects organizations through API-level integrations that monitor AI activity across platforms, helping healthcare leaders adopt AI more confidently without slowing innovation. James also reflects on his journey from studying chemistry to machine learning at MIT, to building a company in Silicon Valley, and to embracing a collaborative culture that enables immigrants and entrepreneurs to create meaningful technology together. Tune in to hear how James Pham is helping healthcare organizations balance rapid AI adoption with the critical responsibility of protecting sensitive patient information! Resources: Connect with and follow James Pham on LinkedIn. Follow Opsin on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #236. Rural Healthcare Can’t Afford Bad AI Decisions, with Jim Roeder, CIO and VP of IT at Lakewood Health System
AI in rural healthcare is about balance: innovation vs. risk, automation vs. control, and doing more with less. In this episode, Jim Roeder, CIO and VP of IT at Lakewood Health System, discusses how rural healthcare systems are approaching AI adoption, with a strong emphasis on governance, security, and alignment with organizational values. He highlights the challenge of managing both new AI tools and existing, often unrecognized AI embedded in current systems. While innovation like ambient listening is rapidly gaining traction, emerging technologies such as agentic AI require careful evaluation due to potential risks. With limited resources, his organization focuses on strategic prioritization, infrastructure modernization, and maintaining operational autonomy. Tune in to hear how a rural health system CIO is navigating AI governance, infrastructure modernization, and the real-world tension between innovation and security! Resources: Connect with and follow Jim Roeder on LinkedIn. Follow Lakewood Health System on LinkedIn and explore their website! Check out the Health Sector Coordinating Council website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #235. If Nurses Don’t Trust Your AI, Your Innovation Is Dead, with Karie Ryan, Chief Nursing Officer at Artisight
Technology adoption in healthcare doesn’t hinge on innovation; it hinges on trust. In this episode, Karie Ryan, Chief Nursing Officer at Artisight, explains why clinicians remain skeptical after years of short-lived IT initiatives and how proving ROI and workflow alignment is critical. She explores how AI and virtual care can reduce burnout, enhance decision-making, and improve both patient and nurse experiences, without replacing the human element of care. Karie also highlights the growing importance of ambient documentation to eliminate administrative burden and restore presence at the bedside. Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders can drive meaningful transformation by focusing on trust, ethics, and clinician-centered design! Resources: Connect with and follow Karie Ryan on LinkedIn. Follow Artisight on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #234. The Silent Collapse of Healthcare AI Adoption, with Landon Ware, Strategic Growth Executive for Ambience Healthcare
Most hospitals celebrate 40% adoption of AI tools, but what if that’s actually failure? In this episode, Landon Ware, Strategic Growth Executive for Ambience Healthcare, explains how ambient AI is evolving from basic scribing into a comprehensive system that supports clinicians before, during, and after patient encounters. By combining accurate documentation with real-time coding, the technology helps healthcare organizations capture more value while reducing administrative burden. However, he highlights that the biggest issue in the industry isn’t innovation—it’s low adoption, with many tools only used 10–40% of the time. Looking ahead, expanding into nursing workflows, inpatient settings, and early-care moments like EMS will be key to unlocking the full potential of ambient AI. Tune in to learn why utilization is the real bottleneck in healthcare AI, and what it will take to fix it! Resources: Connect with and follow Landon Ware on LinkedIn. Follow Ambience Healthcare on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #233. AI Doesn’t Matter If Patients Don’t Win, with Michael Archuleta, Chief Information Officer with Mount San Rafael Hospital and Clinics
Healthcare needs patient-centered innovation that actually saves lives. In this episode, Michael Archuleta, Chief Information Officer with Mount San Rafael Hospital and Clinics, shares how he is leading digital transformation as CIO of Mt. San Rafael Hospital, with a strong focus on patient-centered innovation. He explains that AI is only valuable when it directly improves patient outcomes, highlighting real-world applications such as radiology tools that help detect strokes and brain bleeds more quickly. Michael also emphasizes the importance of transforming hospitals into digital-first organizations and leveraging tools like remote patient monitoring to expand access, especially in rural communities. Ultimately, he underscores that financial sustainability and operational efficiency can be achieved while keeping the patient at the center of every decision. Tune in to hear how Michael Archuleta is turning AI from a buzzword into a life-saving, patient-first strategy! Resources: Connect with and follow Michael Archuleta on LinkedIn. Follow Mount San Rafael Hospital and Clinics on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #232. Code Blue: When the Hospital Goes Offline, with Natalie Freels, clinician, researcher, and educator in hospital internal medicine at Mayo Clinic Florida
What happens to patient care when the systems everyone depends on suddenly go dark? In this episode, Natalie Freels, clinician, researcher, and educator in hospital internal medicine at Mayo Clinic Florida, shares her work as a physician assistant in hospital internal medicine at Mayo Clinic, where she operates at the intersection of clinical care, technology, and healthcare resilience. Her work includes implementing tools like continuous glucose monitoring, optimizing EHR systems, and leading downtime preparedness efforts to ensure care delivery continues safely when systems fail. She emphasizes that true resilience is not about recovery speed, but about maintaining consistent clinical workflows without technology. Natalie also reflects on her nontraditional career path and highlights the importance of purpose-driven work, thoughtful innovation, and embracing a portfolio career mindset in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven healthcare landscape. Tune in to hear how Natalie Freels is rethinking healthcare resilience at Mayo Clinic, designing clinical workflows that keep patients safe even when technology fails! Resources: Connect with and follow Natalie Freels on LinkedIn. Follow Mayo Clinic on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #231. Before We Automate Everything… Should We Fix Anything?, with Richard Staynings, Chief Security Strategist at Cylera
Healthcare is entering an AI-powered future, but its security and resilience foundations may not be strong enough to support it. In this episode, Richard Staynings, Chief Security Strategist at Cylera, shares over 30 years of experience in healthcare cybersecurity, spanning roles in industry, academia, and advisory work focused on AI-driven security and risk assessment. He highlights that healthcare is entering a major transformation driven by AI and robotics, but warns that cybersecurity maturity is not keeping pace with technological advancement. While robotic systems are already operating in hospitals today, he emphasizes that true innovation must be paired with safety, resilience, and better infrastructure planning. He also expresses deep concern about the fragility of the healthcare system, noting financial strain, workforce burnout, and systemic underinvestment in both clinical and cyber risk. Tune in to learn what’s really happening behind the scenes of healthcare’s digital transformation and why the risks may be growing faster than the solutions! Resources: Connect with and follow Richard Staynings on LinkedIn. Follow Cylera on LinkedIn and visit their website! Check out the Digital Health Entrepreneurship book here! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #230. No Beds. No Staff. Now What? Healthcare’s Capacity Crisis Is Here, with Robin Roberts, Director of Health IT Regulatory Affairs at PointClickCare
What happens when demand for care outpaces the number of beds and the people available to staff them? In this episode, Robin Roberts, Director of Health IT Regulatory Affairs at PointClickCare, explains how skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) face mounting pressure from rising patient acuity, workforce shortages, and limited bed capacity. She highlights how AI is being embedded into EHR systems to support staff through summarization, workflow augmentation, and improved care transitions. With the aging population driving demand, Robin foresees that care models like “hospital at home” will expand as SNF capacity becomes increasingly constrained. Ultimately, success will depend on equipping care teams with smarter tools and fostering cross-functional collaboration across the healthcare industry. Tune in to hear how AI, evolving care models, and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping the future of skilled nursing! Resources: Follow PointClickCare on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #229. Hack the Human, Win the System: The New Rules of Cybersecurity, with Ryan Witt, Head of Healthcare Solutions at Proofpoint
Cybersecurity in healthcare is no longer about hacking systems; it’s about hacking trust. In this episode, Ryan Witt, Head of Healthcare Solutions at Proofpoint, discusses how healthcare cybersecurity is evolving toward protecting people rather than just systems, as attackers increasingly exploit trust through AI-driven social engineering. He explains Proofpoint’s approach to securing communication layers and preventing data loss from various user risk types. Witt highlights the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare, which introduces new attack surfaces, especially through ambient and agent-based technologies. He underscores the importance of governance, industry-specific strategies, and long-term engagement in the healthcare community. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping the threat landscape, and what healthcare leaders must do now to stay ahead! Resources: Connect with and follow Ryan Witt on LinkedIn. Follow Proofpoint on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #228. When Cyber Fails, Patients Pay: The Leadership Test No One Escapes, with Skip Sorrels, Field CTO and CISO at Claroty
What does it take to lead cybersecurity well in healthcare when the stakes are operational, personal, and tied to patient safety? In this episode, Skip Sorrels, Field CTO and CISO at Claroty, reflects on the lessons that shaped his career across healthcare cybersecurity and leadership. He shares how early mistakes taught him never to underestimate threats, why preparation matters most when teams are under pressure, and how playbooks, tabletop exercises, and strong relationships help organizations respond more effectively. Skip also talks about the transition from provider to vendor, explaining why trust, empathy, and honesty matter more than any sales pitch. He also discusses how AI can help healthcare organizations better analyze risk by focusing on what is exposed, exploitable, and tied to operational resilience. Tune in for practical insight on cybersecurity leadership, partnership, and what it really means to stay ready in healthcare. Resources Connect with Skip Sorrels on LinkedIn. Follow Claroty on LinkedIn and explore their website here. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #227. We’re Tracking Everything… But Who’s Protecting Them?, with Sri Bharadwaj, COO and CIO at Longevity Health Plans
What if the patients with the most data are the ones least able to protect it, or advocate for themselves? In this episode, Sri Bharadwaj, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer at Longevity Health Plans, explains how Longevity Health uses data analytics and AI to improve care for elderly patients in skilled nursing facilities. By tracking activities of daily living, his team identifies early warning signs and intervenes before conditions worsen, often preventing hospitalizations. He highlights the ethical responsibility to protect sensitive patient data, especially for populations unaware of their rights. To support this model, Longevity Health built a custom EMR and works to strengthen cybersecurity in underfunded care settings. Tune in to learn how Longevity Health is using AI to change that, and extend both life and dignity in the process! Resources: Connect with and follow Sri Bharadwaj on LinkedIn. Follow Longevity Health Plans on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #226. Healthcare Innovation Is Broken, And More Tech Isn’t the Fix, with Stephanie Lahr
What if the key to fixing healthcare innovation isn’t more technology, but better partnerships and smarter leadership models? In this episode, Stephanie Lahr, an internal medicine physician and healthcare executive, shares her journey from practicing internal medicine to health system leadership and now fractional executive work across healthcare technology companies. She explains how this model allows organizations, especially early-stage ones, to access experienced leadership without the cost of full-time roles. Stephanie emphasizes her dual role supporting both product and commercial teams, bringing real-world clinical insight to technology development and market strategy. She also highlights the importance of vendor-health system partnerships, encourages aspiring clinicians to pursue healthcare for the right reasons, and sees AI as a key tool to reduce friction and restore joy in medicine. Tune in to learn how fractional leadership, vendor collaboration, and AI are reshaping the future of healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Stephanie Lahr on LinkedIn. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #225. 30 Days Before the Breach: When Cybersecurity Becomes Clairvoyant, with Ty Greenhalgh Healthcare Technology Strategist for Armis
What if your security platform could warn you about a cyberattack before it even happens? In this episode, Ty Greenhalgh, Healthcare Technology Strategist for Armis, explains how the company is evolving beyond medical device security by integrating AI-driven capabilities for early threat detection, code analysis, and automated remediation. Their platform can predict cyberattacks up to 30 days in advance, identify vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, and assign ownership of issues to accelerate response. New capabilities have driven significant outcomes, including a 90% reduction in remediation time and strong financial ROI through cost savings and reduced cyber insurance premiums. He also highlights growing concerns around “AI washing” in the industry and emphasizes the need for strong governance, standards, and responsible AI implementation. Tune in to hear how AI is shifting cybersecurity from reactive defense to predictive intelligence, and why governance matters now more than ever! Resources: Connect with and follow Ty Greenhalgh on LinkedIn. Follow Armis on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode#224. Kill the Password, Not the Workflow: Rewriting Healthcare’s Biggest Lie, with Dr. Sean Kelly CMO and SVP of Customer Healthcare Strategy at Imprivata
Healthcare has long accepted a false tradeoff: better security means worse clinician experience, but what if you could have both? In this episode, Dr. Sean Kelly, Chief Medical Officer and the SVP of Customer Healthcare Strategy at Imprivata, discusses the need to eliminate the tradeoff between cybersecurity and clinician experience by making secure behaviors the easiest option through passwordless technologies like facial biometrics and passkeys. He emphasizes that clinicians don’t resist technology; they resist bad technology that disrupts care. As AI becomes embedded in healthcare workflows, he raises concerns about governance, accountability, and the risks of autonomous agents making decisions with real clinical consequences. He underscores that identity will be central to managing security, trust, and patient safety going forward. Tune in to hear Dr. Sean Kelly unpack the shift to passwordless access, smarter authentication, and the real risks AI introduces into clinical workflows! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Sean Kelly on LinkedIn. Follow Imprivata on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #223. Don’t Replace It, Connect It: A Smarter Way to Fix Healthcare, with Sam Meckey, President of WestCX
What if fixing healthcare didn’t require replacing systems, but simply connecting them better? In this episode, Sam Meckey, President of WestCX, shares how his nearly 25-year healthcare career and unique background as a Navy pilot have shaped his leadership approach. He explains how WestCX combines messaging and voice technologies to orchestrate seamless, AI-powered communication across fragmented healthcare systems. The company’s mission is to bring a modern, retail-like consumer engagement experience to patients without requiring organizations to replace legacy infrastructure. Meckey emphasizes that solving meaningful problems, supporting clinicians, and working with the right people are central to both business success and personal fulfillment. Tune in to hear how AI-powered communication is reshaping patient engagement, and why solving the right problems matters most! Resources: Connect with and follow Sam Meckey on LinkedIn. Follow WestCX on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #222. Drowning in Data, Starving for Clarity, with Roelf Kuitse, Director of Customer Success and Experience at Censinet
Most organizations aren’t failing because of too little data; they’re failing because they’re drowning in too much of it. In this episode, Roelf Kuitse, Director of Customer Success and Experience at Censinet, explains how his team helps organizations focus on the most critical risks rather than getting overwhelmed by excessive data, using curated tools and best practices. He highlights that recent data confirms what many suspected: AI governance is still immature across organizations. Roelf is most excited about AI’s potential to automate repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on higher-value work. He advises students to develop adaptability and empathy, skills he learned through improv, as essential for success in customer-facing roles. Tune in to hear how Roelf Kuitse breaks down smarter risk prioritization, the reality of AI governance today, and the human skills that will matter most going forward! Resources: Connect with and follow Roelf Kuitse on LinkedIn. Follow Censinet on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #221. No Ride, No Care: The Barrier No One Talks About, with Robbins Schrader, Co-Founder and CEO of SafeRide Health
Access to care is not just about coverage. It is also about whether someone can physically get to the appointment that could keep them healthy, stable, or alive. In this episode, Robbins Schrader, Co-Founder and CEO of SafeRide Health, discusses the overlooked but essential role transportation plays in healthcare access. He explains how SafeRide helps Medicare and Medicaid members get to appointments for life-sustaining care, and why transportation can be a powerful lever for improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Robbins also shares what it has been like to build a healthcare company from the outside in, how fresh thinking can uncover opportunities in legacy industries, and why some of the most meaningful businesses are often hidden in unglamorous corners of the market. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, investor alignment, fraud prevention, and the next phase of growth for a company serving some of the nation’s highest-need members. Tune in to hear how Robbins Schrader is using transportation to restore access, dignity, and continuity of care. Resources: Connect with and follow Robbins Schrader on LinkedIn. Follow SafeRide Health on LinkedIn and visit their website here. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #220. The Real ROI of AI: Giving Doctors Their Time Back, with Pavitra Krishnamani, emergency physician at MD Anderson Cancer Center
What if the real ROI of AI in healthcare isn’t speed, but giving clinicians their time and purpose back? In this episode, Pavitra Krishnamani, emergency physician at MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains how building a strong foundation in AI and digital health education is essential to driving meaningful innovation in healthcare. At MD Anderson Cancer Center, multidisciplinary initiatives such as journal clubs and hackathons are fostering collaboration among clinicians, developers, and data scientists. She highlights ambient AI as a key early use case, not for productivity gains, but for reducing burnout and restoring time for patient care. Ultimately, she emphasizes that AI is a tool best used alongside other technologies, with human-centered design, leadership, and passion remaining critical to successful transformation. Tune in to hear how education, collaboration, and human-centered design are shaping the future of AI in healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Pavitra Krishnamani on LinkedIn and discover her website. Follow MD Anderson Cancer Center on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #219. Your Biggest Threat Isn’t Inside Your Hospital, with Paul Russell, Chief Product Officer for Censinet
Most healthcare breaches don’t start inside the hospital; they start with a vendor no one is watching closely enough. In this episode, Paul Russell, Chief Product Officer for Censinet, explains how healthcare organizations struggle to manage risk across thousands of third-party vendors, where many breaches originate. He describes how manual processes make risk assessment overwhelming and how Censinet uses AI and automation to identify and prioritize the most critical threats. A key innovation discussed is AI-driven GRC, which connects siloed data across finance, clinical, and cybersecurity teams to detect hidden risk patterns before they escalate. Russell emphasizes that the future lies in combining automation with human oversight, enabling smarter decisions while building trust in AI systems. Tune in if you want to understand how AI is transforming risk management in healthcare and why third-party vendors are the biggest blind spot! Resources: Connect with and follow Paul Russell on LinkedIn. Follow Censinet on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #218. When Hospitals Get Hacked, Patients Pay the Price with Omar Hussain, CEO and Co-Founder of QuellSecure
When ransomware hits a hospital, the real damage is not just technical. It can disrupt care, reroute patients, strain clinicians, and threaten the survival of the organization itself. In this episode, Omar Hussain, CEO and Co-Founder of QuellSecure, shares why he came out of retirement to tackle one of healthcare’s most devastating cyber threats. He explains how QuellSecure approaches ransomware differently by focusing on containment at the endpoint, assuming breach rather than relying only on prevention. Omar talks about the limits of traditional security layers, why recovery is still too painful for health systems, and why resilience has to be built into the stack before a crisis hits. He also reflects on startup life, the energy of solving meaningful problems, and the importance of passion, storytelling, and human skills in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Tune in to hear how Omar Hussain is rethinking ransomware resilience and why he believes the biggest problems are still worth going all in to solve. Resources: Connect with and follow Omar Hussain on LinkedIn. Follow QuellSecure on LinkedIn or visit the website here. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #217. Too Many Systems, Not Enough Connection: Healthcare’s Silent Problem, with Nancy Wright, Vice President of Digital Structures and Platforms at GE HealthCare
Breaking down silos across healthcare systems may be one of the most important steps toward safer care, stronger operations, and more sustainable performance. In this episode, Nancy Wright, Vice President of Digital Structures and Platforms at GE HealthCare, discusses how health systems can use digital platforms, data aggregation, and AI to connect fragmented hospital operations. She explains why hospitals often underestimate the number of disconnected systems they actually manage and why normalizing those data streams is essential for better decision-making, asset protection, and operational resilience. Nancy also shares her perspective on workforce shortages, arguing that technology should not be framed as replacing people, but as supporting already stretched teams facing retirements and rising complexity. Throughout the conversation, she makes the case for curiosity, nontraditional career paths, and more integrated thinking across clinical, operational, and cybersecurity functions. Tune in to hear how Nancy Wright is thinking about AI, interoperability, and the future of connected healthcare operations. Resources: Connect with and follow Nancy Wright on LinkedIn. Learn more about GE HealthCare on LinkedIn or visit their website here. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #216. If Data Doesn’t Flow, Nothing Works: The Unsexy Truth About Healthcare IT, with Oliver Galicki, Vice President of Clinical Applications at Memorial Hermann Health System
AI might be the headline, but the real transformation in healthcare IT is happening in the foundations most people overlook. In this episode, Oliver Galicki, Vice President of Clinical Applications at Memorial Hermann Health System, explains how his organization is evolving beyond a major Epic transformation into a new phase focused on ERP modernization, enterprise imaging, and AI adoption. He highlights three major industry shifts: EHR consolidation, ERP replacement, and imaging platform unification, describing them as rebuilding the system while still operating it. On the AI front, he emphasizes practical, near-term use cases like ambient documentation, chart summarization, and radiology workflow automation, while exploring future diagnostic enhancements. He also stresses that, despite innovation, foundational elements like data flow, interoperability, and workflow understanding remain critical to success. Tune in to hear how health systems are balancing massive infrastructure upgrades with practical AI use cases, and why understanding data flow may be the most valuable skill in the industry today! Resources: Connect with and follow Oliver Galicki on LinkedIn. Follow Memorial Hermann Health System on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #215. The End of Endless Notes? Inside the Rise of the AI Clinician Copilot, with Dr. Nancy Cibotti, US-Based Chief Medical Information Officer at Heidi Health
Curious about how AI is transforming healthcare documentation and evidence-based decision-making? In this episode, Dr. Nancy Cibotti, US-Based Chief Medical Information Officer at Heidi Health, shares her journey from managing large health systems to leading AI innovation for clinicians globally. Heidi began as an AI scribe to reduce documentation burdens and now serves 190 countries in 110 languages. Its latest tool, Heidi Evidence, provides free, ad-free, clinically curated information for healthcare professionals and organizations. Dr. Cibotti encourages passionate newcomers to join healthcare, highlighting the urgent need for smart, motivated problem-solvers. Tune in as Dr. Nancy Cibotti shares her journey from large health systems to leading AI innovation for clinicians worldwide! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Nancy Cibotti on LinkedIn. Follow Heidi Health on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #214. Pharmacy Roulette: Why Your Prescription Price Makes No Sense, with Miriam Paramore, Founder & CEO of RxUtility
You don’t know what your medication costs until you’re at the pharmacy, and by then, it’s too late to choose. In this episode, Miriam Paramore, Founder & CEO of RxUtility, shares how her company is tackling one of healthcare’s most frustrating gaps: the lack of transparent prescription pricing at the pharmacy counter. Drawing on over 40 years in health tech, she is building an AI-enabled, data-driven platform that aggregates pricing, coverage, and savings options to help consumers find the lowest-cost medications. RxUtility operates as a B2B utility, embedding into existing healthcare workflows to surface real-time pricing and empower better decisions. She also highlights major industry shifts, including direct-to-consumer pharma pricing, co-pay coupon access, and cash-pay options, that are reshaping affordability and consumer choice. Tune in to hear how Miriam Paramore is using data and AI to finally bring transparency and real choice to prescription drug pricing! Resources: Connect with and follow Miriam Paramore on LinkedIn. Follow RxUtility on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #213. The Myth of “Smart” Healthcare: Why People Still Matter Most, with Krista Arndt & Dan Spitzer
AI is moving fast in healthcare, but it’s not replacing the most important part: people! In this episode, Krista Arndt, Associate CISO of St. Luke's University Health Network, Dr. Dan Spitzer, the SVP and GM at Cyderes, discuss how AI is reshaping healthcare, emphasizing that it must remain human-centered with clinicians always “in the loop.” They highlight digital health equity as a critical mindset, focusing on expanding access to underserved communities rather than just building new tools. The discussion also underscores how cybersecurity is often misunderstood as a barrier, when in reality it is a key enabler of safe and scalable innovation. They close with advice for founders and professionals: focus on solving real customer problems, build meaningful connections, and be prepared for the cognitive demands of working in healthcare and cyber. Tune in to hear how leaders are balancing innovation, security, and human care! Resources: Connect with and follow Dan Spitzer on LinkedIn. Follow Cyderes on LinkedIn and visit their website! Connect with and follow Krista Arndt on LinkedIn. Follow St. Luke's University Health Network on LinkedIn and discover their website! Check out Krista’s book, Permission to be Real, here! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #212. AI Can’t Speak Every Language, But Leaders Still Have To, with Koh Kerdsri, Chief Information Officer at Clever Care Health Plan
The best healthcare technology strategies start with people, not platforms. In this episode, Koh Kerdsri, Chief Information Officer at Clever Care Health Plan, shares how he is leading enterprise IT, AI governance, security, and data strategy in a culturally sensitive Medicare Advantage organization serving diverse communities across Southern California. He discusses the growing importance of cybersecurity, the challenge of finding AI tools that can accurately support multilingual member populations, and why health plans must keep members at the center of innovation. Koh also reflects on his journey from Thailand to the U.S., the leadership lessons that shaped him, and why change should be seen as an opportunity to grow rather than something to resist. Tune in to hear how Koh is balancing innovation, security, and human connection in healthcare leadership. Resources: Connect with and follow Koh Kerdsri on LinkedIn. Follow Clever Care Health Plan on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #211. Build Fast, Break Nothing: Inside a Healthcare CTO’s Balancing Act, with Josh Prince, CTO and VP of Engineering at Censinet
Great technology leadership in healthcare starts with curiosity, close contact with users, and a willingness to solve the right problems in fast-changing environments. In this episode, Josh Prince, Chief Technology Officer and VP of Engineering at Censinet, shares his path from healthcare consulting and analytics into startup leadership and enterprise software development. He talks about what he loves most about startup environments, including the autonomy, stretch, and cross-functional problem-solving they demand. Josh also reflects on the lessons he has learned from building in healthcare for nearly two decades, why resource constraints can sharpen teams, and how staying close to customer needs keeps technology grounded in value. He closes with practical advice for aspiring engineering leaders: stay curious, keep experimenting, and never lose sight of real-world adoption. Tune in to hear how a hands-on healthcare CTO thinks about startups, engineering leadership, and building technology that actually works in high-stakes environments. Resources: Connect with and follow Josh Prince on LinkedIn. Learn more about Censinet. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #210. Why Most Healthcare AI Projects Never Make It Past the Pilot, with Jerry Buchanan, Head of Growth at Optura.AI
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. Resources: Connect with and follow Jerry Buchanan on LinkedIn. Follow Optura.AI on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #209. The First 12 Months That Define a Lifetime, with Hans Kullberg, CEO and co-founder of Avocado Health
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Hans Kullberg on LinkedIn. Follow Avocado Health on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #208. Innovation Without Oversight: Healthcare’s Next Risk, with Dr. Hamed Abbaszadegan, “The AI MD”
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Hamed Abbaszadegan on LinkedIn. For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #207. Healthcare Has a Data Problem, Not a Technology Problem, with Inderpal Kohli, Chief Technology Officer at Healthix
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Inderpal Kohli on LinkedIn. Follow Healthix on LinkedIn and explore their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Aditya Bansod on LinkedIn. Follow Luma Health on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #205. Healthcare’s Next Revolution Is… a Phone Call?, with Dr. Erin Palm, Medical Lead at Infinitus Systems
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Erin Palm on LinkedIn and check out her website! Follow Infinitus Systems on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #204. What If Healthcare AI Is Making Burnout Worse?, with Dr. Jay Anders, CMO at Medicomp
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Jay Anders on LinkedIn. Follow Medicomp Systems on LinkedIn and explore their website! Check out the Tell Me Where It Hurts IT Podcast here! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Greg Miller on LinkedIn. Follow Carta Healthcare on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #202. AI Is Everywhere… So, Why Is Everyone Still Confused? with Cambrey Ware, Chief Commercial Officer at Censinet
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Cambrey Ware on LinkedIn. Follow Censinet on LinkedIn and discover the website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Andrea Steele on LinkedIn. Follow the Health Care District of Palm Beach County on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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! Resources: Connect with and follow Steven Ramirez on LinkedIn. Follow Renown Health on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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. Resources: Connect with and follow Linda Stevenson on LinkedIn. Follow Fisher-Titus Health on LinkedIn and visit their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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. Resources: Connect with and follow Dennis Chornenky on LinkedIn. Follow Domelabs AI on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet, The Risk Never Sleeps Podcast highlights the people protecting patient safety in today's fast-paced, high-demand, increasingly digital healthcare environment.Through conversations with CIOs, CISOs, and Risk Leaders we highlight their insights and best practices around one core question: What must we do to protect patient safety?For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com
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