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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 #219. Your Biggest Threat Isn’t Inside Your Hospital, with Paul Russell, Chief Product Officer for Censinet
May 1100:22:11Summary 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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Episode #218. When Hospitals Get Hacked, Patients Pay the Price with Omar Hussain, CEO and Co-Founder of QuellSecure
May 700:25:19Summary readyWhen 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
May 500:18:26Summary readyBreaking 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
May 400:17:28Summary readyAI 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
Apr 3000:20:43Summary readyCurious 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
Apr 2800:20:10Summary readyYou 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
Apr 2700:28:56Summary readyAI 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
Apr 2300:15:44Summary readyThe 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
Apr 2100:16:19Summary readyGreat 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
Apr 2000:14:28Summary readyAI 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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