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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 #170. Building Security From Chip To Cloud In Connected Care, with Florence Hudson, Executive Director at Columbia University
Dec 1800:28:30Summary readyThis episode of the AI Med 25 Insights series is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet. Trustworthy AI-enabled healthcare depends on standards that harden identity, privacy, safety, and security across devices, data, and institutions. In this episode, Florence Hudson, Executive Director at Columbia University, discusses using data and AI “for good” through federally funded innovation work. She explains how she led the development of IEEE’s TIPS standard for clinical IoT, focusing on Trust, Identity, Privacy Protection, Safety, and Security, and why it drew contributions from over 300 experts across 33 countries. Florence examines how lessons from aerospace and mission-critical systems apply to healthcare reliability, encompassing the provenance, reproducibility, and repeatability of AI outputs. She also delves into digital twins and “virtual human” initiatives that combine genomics, exposomics, imaging, and biomarkers for precision medicine, as well as remote monitoring use cases, such as external sensors that detect breathing challenges. Finally, she closes with mentoring future leaders and building open, interoperable foundations for responsible innovation. Tune in and learn how standards and digital twins can make AI healthcare safer, more trustworthy, and truly scalable! Resources: Connect with and follow Florence Hudson on LinkedIn. Follow Columbia University 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 #169. Why AI Systems Fail When We Assume They Behave Like Software, with Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer for Exabeam
Dec 1800:25:31Summary readyAI security is no longer optional; it's the foundation that determines whether innovation in healthcare will thrive or fail. In this episode, Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer for Exabeam and author, discusses the hidden vulnerabilities inside modern AI systems, why traditional software assumptions break down, and how healthcare must rethink safety, trust, and security from the ground up. He explains the risks of prompt injection and indirect prompt injection, highlights the fragile nature of AI “intuition,” and compares securing AI to training unpredictable employees rather than testing deterministic code. Steve also explores issues such as supply chain integrity, output filtering, trust boundaries, and the growing need for continuous evaluation rather than one-time testing. Finally, he shares stories from his early career at Sun Microsystems, Java’s early days, startup lessons from the 90s, and how modern AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity operations. Tune in and learn how today’s most advanced AI systems can be both powerful and dangerously gullible, and what it takes to secure them! Resources: Connect with and follow Steve Wilson on LinkedIn. Follow Exabeam on LinkedIn and visit their website! Buy Steve Wilson’s book The Developer's Playbook for Large Language Model Security 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 #168. How AI Is Unlocking Breakthroughs From Both Massive And Minimal Data, with Yves Lussier, Chair of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Medicine
Dec 1700:17:33Summary readyAdvances in AI are transforming both large-scale population analytics and ultra-precise, small-data insights that can guide individualized treatment. In this episode, Yves Lussier, Chair of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Medicine, discusses the deep legacy of innovation behind modern electronic health records, the evolution of biomedical informatics, and the rise of AI techniques that extract meaning from both massive and minimal datasets. He explains how the “blessing of dimensionality” enables N-of-1 precision genomics, why counterfactual data and adversarial risks matter for large language models, and how engineered negative datasets could strengthen future AI systems. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from pioneering pen-based AI medical records in 1991 to building clinical data warehouses and founding major bioinformatics programs. Yves shares lessons on risk, career leaps, and the cultural ecosystems that fuel innovation. Tune in and learn how cutting-edge informatics is reshaping research, care, and the future of AI-driven medicine! Resources: Connect with and follow Yves Lussier on LinkedIn. Follow the University of Utah School of Medicine 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 #167. Agentic AI in Action: Reaching Patients and Improving Outcomes, with Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation
Dec 1700:14:17Summary readyWhat happens when AI meets real-world healthcare challenges? In this episode, Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation, discusses how AI is being practically applied to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. She explains the importance of moving past hype, piloting AI solutions safely, and integrating them into workflows with input from clinicians and administrators. Kali highlights the growing AI literacy among healthcare professionals and shares how agentic AI is helping healthcare providers reach patients for preventive care while identifying risks such as elder abuse or suicidal ideation. She also emphasizes the need for structured evaluation and clear metrics to ensure that results are meaningful. Tune in to hear how Northwestern Medicine is leveraging AI to make a real difference in hospitals, clinics, and communities! Connect with and follow Kali Ihde on LinkedIn. Follow Northwestern Medicine 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 #166. The Moment Curiosity Turns Into a Career-Altering Breakthrough, with Dr. Harvey Castro, Chief AI Officer for Phantom Space
Dec 1600:18:55Summary readyBold ideas often look risky until they reshape an entire field. In this episode, Dr. Harvey Castro, Chief AI Officer for Phantom Space and prolific healthcare innovator, discusses his rapid leap into AI after discovering ChatGPT, how his first book on AI in healthcare went viral, and how that moment catapulted him onto global stages, including advising the Ministry of Health in Singapore. He shares earlier entrepreneurial breakthroughs like building top-ranked medical apps, creating freestanding emergency rooms focused on empathy, and scaling a healthcare system to hundreds of employees. Harvey also explores his digital twin project, wearable-driven longevity optimization, military background, storytelling in TED Talks, and his mindset around risk, conviction, and manifesting opportunities, illustrated through stories about Tony Robbins, bungee-less bridge jumps, and future ambitions. Tune in and learn how innovation, curiosity, and courage can radically change what’s possible! Resources: Connect with and follow Harvey Castro on LinkedIn. Follow Phantom Space on LinkedIn and visit their website! Buy Harvey’s book ChatGPT and Healthcare 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 #165. How AI is Making Hospital Workflows Smarter and Faster, with Nicholas Lin, Co-founder and CEO of Guava
Dec 1600:16:38Summary readyWhat if hospitals could reduce hours of administrative work to minutes, without ever compromising sensitive patient data? In this episode, Nicholas Lin, cofounder and CEO of Guava, explains that their company automates prior authorization for hospitals without accessing PHI or EHR data. Their AI agents handle up to 95% of time-consuming administrative tasks, like coverage checks and policy reviews, by performing automated calls and warm transfers to human specialists only when necessary. The solution arose from their personal healthcare backgrounds and conversations with providers, aiming to streamline workflows while addressing hospitals’ strict data privacy concerns. Currently piloting with NewYork-Presbyterian, Guava hopes to scale nationally and sees education around AI’s capabilities as key to overcoming provider hesitation. Tune in to hear Nicholas Lin explain how Guava’s AI agents are revolutionizing prior authorization, helping specialists work faster, smarter, and stress-free! Connect with and follow Nicholas Lin on LinkedIn. Follow Guava 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 #164. Fighting Burnout And Missed Findings With A Unified AI View, with Lior Eshel Ansher, Founder and CEO of TestDynamics
Dec 1500:16:51Summary readyAI is reshaping radiology from image reading to clinical orchestration, and the human-plus-AI model will define the future of the field. In this episode, sponsored by Outcomes Rocket and Censinet, Lior Eshel Ansher, founder and CEO of TestDynamics, discusses how his father’s late lung cancer diagnosis pushed him to investigate radiology errors and discover that 30% of cases are misdiagnosed. He explains how burnout, staffing shortages, and exploding image volumes strain radiologists who are measured on speed while still expected to catch every abnormality. Lior describes Satori, a platform that unifies outputs from multiple imaging AI tools into a single, actionable view, allowing clinicians to activate several AI engines without juggling fragmented interfaces. Finally, he shares his vision of radiologists evolving from readers to “orchestrators,” similar to pilots working with autopilot, and reflects on Israel’s startup culture, his entrepreneurial journey, and the mission to turn AI chaos into clarity for clinicians. Tune in and learn how AI orchestration can make radiology safer, faster, and more human! Resources: Connect with and follow Lior Eshel Ansher on LinkedIn. Follow TestDynamics 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 #163. From Stroke Care to AI: How Technology Can Reach Everyone, with Junaid Kalia, Founder & CEO of SaveLife.AI
Dec 1500:14:30Summary readyImagine detecting stroke and critical conditions instantly, even in the most resource-limited settings. In this episode, Junaid Kalia, Founder & CEO of SaveLife.AI, discusses how edge-based radiology AI can make lifesaving diagnostics accessible in low-resource environments worldwide. He shares how falling imaging costs and the off-patent status of stroke medications are transforming global stroke care. He explains the urgency created by massive radiologist shortages and why AI must fill the gap. He also reflects on the partnerships, pain points, and trust frameworks shaping the next generation of clinical AI. Tune in to hear how technology can bring equitable care within reach! Connect with and follow Junaid Kalia on LinkedIn. Follow SaveLife.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 #162. From Ideas to Patients: The Mission of Physician Entrepreneurs, with Dr. Arlen Meyers
Dec 1200:30:08Summary readyWhat happens when clinicians have groundbreaking ideas, but no roadmap to bring them to life? In this episode, Dr. Arlen Meyers, Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health, and President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, discusses how SOPE helps clinicians transform ideas into innovations that reach patients. He explains why most healthcare professionals lack formal entrepreneurship training and how that gap leaves them unsure of what to do with their ideas. He explores the rising challenges of burnout and moral injury in medicine, and how fear, ego, and identity keep many clinicians from pursuing new paths. He also shares how SOPE uses “radical candor,” idea euthanasia, and practical entrepreneurial frameworks to help innovators pivot, persevere, or let go. Tune in to hear how physician innovators can finally connect the dots! Connect with and follow Dr. Arlen Meyers on LinkedIn. Follow the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs 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 #161. Why Trust In AI Depends On Telling The Whole Truth, with Anthony Lee, Executive Communication coach and head of Heroic Voice Academy
Dec 1200:27:19Summary readyAI will only build trust if we’re honest about both its potential and its risks. In this episode, Anthony Lee, executive communication coach and head of Heroic Voice Academy, discusses how AI is reshaping conferences, clinical workflows, and the craft of speaking. He contrasts the adoption of beginner-level AI in healthcare with cutting-edge innovation at events like TED AI, highlighting the urgent need for more experimentation, compelling stories, and faster learning. Anthony explains how AI can support peer review, pre-consult patient interviews, and patient education while always keeping a human in the loop. He also explores job displacement, the speed of AI-driven disruption, and why strong communication and prompting skills are becoming non-negotiable. Finally, Anthony shares his “green room” lessons, from choosing events based on the producer, audience, and peers to preparing for the stage by speaking to three specific people in your mind. Tune it and learn how to partner with AI without losing human trust in practice today! Resources: Connect with and follow Anthony Lee on LinkedIn. Follow Heroic Voice Academy on LinkedIn and visit their website! Listen to Anthony’s previous interview on the Risk Never Sleeps podcast. 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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