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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 #249. The Human Side of AI No One Budgeted Form with Michael Meis, CISO for the University of Kansas Health System
Yesterday00:41:10Summary readyHealthcare AI isn’t failing because of the technology; it’s failing because organizations underestimate the human and governance systems required to make it work. In this episode, Michael Meis, Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Kansas Health System, explains how cybersecurity, identity and access management, and AI strategy are converging within a large academic health system. He emphasizes that cyber risk quantification is essential as a “translation layer” that helps align security with broader organizational goals and decision-making. In his AI strategy, he focuses on improving healthcare capacity and administrative efficiency, using AI to augment clinicians rather than replace them. Across both cybersecurity and AI adoption, he stresses disciplined governance, strong change management, and consistent communication as the foundations of successful transformation. Tune in for a conversation on how healthcare systems are actually operationalizing AI, cybersecurity, and transformation at scale. Resources: Connect with and follow Michael Meis on LinkedIn and visit his website! Follow the University of Kansas Health System 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 #248. The Cybersecurity Risk Hiding in Retired Technology, with Gus Thompson, Executive Vice President-Client Strategy at Maxxum
1w ago00:29:31Summary readyWhat happens to your organization's data after a laptop, server, or hard drive reaches the end of its life, and could AI still recover information you thought was gone forever? In this episode, Gus Thompson, Executive Vice President-Client Strategy at Maxxum, discusses how Maxxum helps organizations securely dispose of and remarket end-of-life technology assets through IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services. He explains that AI has increased the risk of data recovery from improperly sanitized devices, making comprehensive data destruction more important than ever. Maxxum differentiates itself by exceeding industry standards for data wiping and offering physical destruction for highly sensitive assets. The company is also leveraging AI, machine learning, and automation to improve operational efficiency and asset valuation processes. Gus emphasizes that cyber resiliency is a business issue, not just an IT issue, and requires leadership attention at the highest levels. Tune in to hear how Gus Thompson is helping organizations rethink data destruction, cyber resiliency, and AI-driven innovation while transforming one of cybersecurity's most overlooked industries! Resources: Connect with and follow Gus Thompson on LinkedIn. Follow Maxxum 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 #247. You Can’t Ban AI: Securing Healthcare’s New Reality, with Michael Prakhye CISO and Director of Information Security at Adventist HealthCare
2w ago00:35:21Summary readyAs 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
2w ago00:26:57Summary readyWhat 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
3w ago01:02:08Summary readyWhat 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
4w 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
Jul 700:24:30Summary 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
Jul 600:13:59Summary 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
Jul 100:17:31Summary 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
Jun 3000:28:16Summary 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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