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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 #228. When Cyber Fails, Patients Pay: The Leadership Test No One Escapes, with Skip Sorrels, Field CTO and CISO at Claroty
Yesterday00:18:11Summary readyWhat 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
5d ago00:22:52Summary readyWhat 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
1w ago00:27:35Summary readyWhat 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
1w ago00:22:52Summary readyWhat 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
2w ago00:39:29Summary readyHealthcare 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
2w ago00:23:42Summary readyWhat 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
2w ago00:19:31Summary readyMost 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
3w ago00:14:19Summary readyAccess 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
3w ago00:24:45Summary readyWhat 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
3w ago00:22:11Summary readyMost 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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