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Aug. 1, 2024

Episode #91. Enhancing Patient Care with AI: Benefits, Risks, and Governance Strategies, with Jason Alexander, VP and CISO of VCU Health

Episode #91. Enhancing Patient Care with AI: Benefits, Risks, and Governance Strategies, with  Jason Alexander, VP and CISO of VCU Health

Are healthcare and cybersecurity prepared for the next wave of tech?

In this episode, Jason Alexander shares his insights on the cautious adoption of new technologies like ChatGPT and DAX Copilot and the importance of evaluating their cost-effectiveness and integrating them through established governance structures. He delves into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, from automating physician notes to revolutionizing diagnostics in radiology and pathology. Jason also offers a reality check on the AI buzz, stressing the need for credibility and substantiating claims.

So, fasten your seatbelts as we explore the fascinating crossroads of healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity.


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About Jason Alexander:

Jason Alexander, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for VCU Health System

As VCU Health’s Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Jason leads enterprise information security vision, strategy, and program to protect our information assets and technologies, both proactively and in response to threats. He is directly responsible for policies, standards, and oversight of all information security operations affecting the health system. Jason drives implementation for our vulnerability management, information security monitoring and operations, and threat intelligence programs.

Jason and his team foster and maintain more than security software and systems; they also foster and promote a security-aware culture. Team members must be aware of the very real threats to our health system and the potential impact on our patients and our team members, and, importantly, the steps they can take to ensure they always make good decisions when accessing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or doing such simple tasks as reading email and text messages.

Jason has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, focusing on Information Assurance. Before joining VCU Health, he worked as an information security officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals, University of Virginia, and CarMax. 

Things You’ll Learn:

  • The importance of a structured approach to adopting new healthcare technologies. 
  • Involving legal teams and established governance structures ensures that innovations like ChatGPT and DAX Copilot deliver cost-effective and valuable outcomes.
  • Jason cautions against the overuse of the AI buzzword and stresses the need to verify the credibility of AI solutions in cybersecurity. 
  • How AI transforms radiology, pathology, and diagnostics, providing a balanced view of its benefits and potential pitfalls.
  • With thousands of job openings in Virginia, Jason highlights diverse paths into cybersecurity, from military experience to self-learning. 

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