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Risk Never Sleeps Podcast
Hosted by Ed Gaudet · EN
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 #245. The Revenue Cycle Just Got a New Brain, with Ben Beadle-Ryby, Co-Founder at AKASA
1w ago00:25:39Summary readyHealthcare 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
1w ago00:24:30Summary readyWhat 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
1w ago00:13:59Summary readyWhat 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
2w ago00:17:31Summary readyHow 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
2w ago00:28:16Summary readyTechnology 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
2w ago00:22:56Summary readyWhat 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
3w ago00:26:42Summary readyWhat 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
3w ago00:19:39Summary readyWhat 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 #237. The Printer That Could Shut Down a Hospital, with Jim La Roe, CEO of Symphion
3w ago00:26:57Summary readyWhat if one of the biggest cybersecurity risks in healthcare is sitting in plain sight? In this episode, Jim La Roe, 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 La Roe 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 #236. Rural Healthcare Can’t Afford Bad AI Decisions, with Jim Roeder, CIO and VP of IT at Lakewood Health System
4w ago00:18:23Summary readyAI 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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