Episodes

AI doesn’t need its own strategy; it should support the strategy you already have. In this episode, Linda Stevenson, Chief Operations and Chief Digital Information Officer at Fisher-Titus Health, discusses how rural health systems can thoughtfully integrate AI to strengthen financial performance and expand community access to care. She explains why strong data foundations and vendor partnerships are essential for smaller hospitals adopting AI. She also shares how Fisher-Titus is using AI to red...

AI doesn’t need its own strategy; it should support the strategy you already have. In this episode, Linda Stevenson, Chief Operations and Chief Digital Information Officer at Fisher-Titus Health, discusses how rural health systems can thoughtfully integrate AI to strengthen financial performance and expand community access to care. She explains why strong data foundations and vendor partnerships are essential for smaller hospitals adopting AI. She also shares how Fisher-Titus is using AI to r...

AI governance is becoming the difference between deploying safely at speed and getting stuck in endless review cycles. In this episode, Dennis Chornenky, Founder and CEO of Dome Labs AI, joins Ed Gaudet to break down why large enterprises, especially healthcare and government, struggle to adopt emerging tech even when everyone agrees it matters. Dennis shares lessons from his path through finance, telehealth, the White House, and UnitedHealth Group’s first Chief AI Officer role, then explains...

Healthcare labs are overloaded, under-recognized, and still running on manual workarounds, and biology-inspired AI can help change that. In this episode, Julian Wilkison-Duran, founder of Astor Mind, shares his path from caregiver to clinical lab science to software, and why he’s now building a different kind of AI, one designed to be more transparent, domain-specific, and accessible (even running on a consumer laptop). Julian breaks down the day-to-day realities inside hospital labs, from in...

Cybersecurity compliance isn’t about checklists; it’s about trust, maturity, and building businesses that can withstand real-world risk. In this episode, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA, discusses the evolution of cybersecurity compliance and what it truly means for MSPs and the broader IT services ecosystem. He shares his unconventional path into IT — from entrepreneurship to burnout in high-stakes risk assessments, to leading IT for a school dist...

When a nation-state attack turns theory into reality, security leadership is tested in ways no playbook can fully prepare you for. In this episode, Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Security for SolarWinds, reflects on his journey from security product builder to frontline CISO during one of the most consequential supply-chain attacks in history. He shares firsthand lessons from the SolarWinds breach, including how incident response plans held up under unprecedented scal...

AI is no longer a future concept in oncology; it’s becoming a necessity. In this episode, Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care, talks about how AI-driven virtual cancer care is reshaping healthcare delivery and rapidly becoming the standard of care. He explains how rising patient volumes, clinician shortages, and burnout are pushing providers to adopt AI to bridge the widening supply–demand gap in oncology. Nardi shares how Reimagine Care has supported over 10,000 patients, reduced avoidable ER v...

Why do so many organizations invest in technology but overlook leadership in security? In this episode, M.K. Palmore, the founder and principal advisor at Apogee Global, talks about building a people-centered approach to cybersecurity, physical security, and leadership advisory for growing organizations. He shares how his experience across the FBI, Marines, and Silicon Valley shaped his mission to bring enterprise-level security expertise to small and mid-sized organizations without Big Four ...

The endocannabinoid system could become a platform as consequential as GLP-1s, starting with non-addictive, disease-modifying therapies for women’s health and chronic pain. In this episode, Caitlyn Krebs discusses how generative AI is accelerating the design of oral small molecules that target CB1 and CB2 receptors for pain, inflammation, and endometriosis. She breaks down why today’s endometriosis treatments often force patients into intolerable tradeoffs, how AI helps optimize and prioritiz...

Medical imaging AI is shifting from narrow, single-task tools to foundation models, and that shift will demand better access to standardized, privacy-safe data. In this episode, Martin Willemink, co-founder and chief scientific officer of a medical imaging data startup, discusses how hospitals can securely de-identify and standardize imaging datasets so researchers can search, filter, and learn from real-world scans. He also shares founder lessons on pivots, fundraising, dilution, and what ac...

Want to take control of your health before it’s too late? In this episode, Hunter Ziesing, co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Longevity Health, discusses how his company leverages data, AI, and personalized care to enhance longevity and prevent disease. He shares his journey from Wall Street to cancer advocacy, culminating in the creation of a virtual clinic that combines comprehensive testing, longitudinal health tracking, and expert care teams. Hunter also explains how AI, paired with d...

AI only works when it’s tied to real business outcomes, governed responsibly, and built on clean internal data, not hype. In this episode, Will Conaway, healthcare technology executive and AI advisor, rejoins the podcast and discusses his shift from large enterprise leadership into consulting and what he’s seeing as organizations rush into AI. He breaks down what clients should have ready before starting: clear definitions, realistic expectations, measurable metrics, and honesty about what is...

AI is no longer optional in healthcare or law; it’s becoming a defining line between those who adapt and those who fall behind. In this episode, Carrie Nixon, Founder and Managing Partner of Nixon Law Group, discusses the rapid rise of AI in healthcare and legal services, exploring its implications for innovation, regulation, and the future workforce. She explains how AI is most powerful when used to solve complex, multi-variable problems rather than simple contract tasks. Carrie also shares ...

Cost optimization through application decommissioning is one of the largest untapped financial levers in healthcare today. In this episode, Jason Rose breaks down how healthcare systems can reduce operating costs, eliminate redundant applications, lower cyber risk, and repurpose decades of clinical and financial data. He explains why cost containment has become the top priority for healthcare leaders, how application rationalization delivers massive ROI, and how data enablement supports longi...

What if the key to stopping cyberattacks before they happen isn’t chasing malware, but outsmarting it with extreme network visibility and never-forgetting threat intelligence? In this episode, Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion, explained that the company focuses on extreme network visibility, maintaining institutional memory of threats, and blocking malicious communications to prevent cyberattacks, including zero-day threats. He emphasized the importance of monitoring both inbound and outbound tra...

Technology only improves healthcare when it removes burdens from clinicians and strengthens patient care—not when it adds complexity. In this episode, Joyce Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer, discusses how her organization is navigating AI adoption, operational maturity, and the realities of modern healthcare technology. She explains why the next two years are focused on stabilizing and operationalizing AI, establishing governance, evaluating risk, and ensuring limited ...

What if technology could give every nurse an extra set of hands? In this episode, Brittany Cyriacks, Clinical Informatics Program Director at UCHealth, discusses transforming bedside care with intelligent, in-room assistance. She describes how smart tools can support newer nurses in the moment, reducing uncertainty and strengthening confidence. She highlights how reducing alert fatigue and automating routine tasks can free up time for genuine patient connection. She also shares why deep clini...

This episode is brought to you by Censinet and Outcomes Rocket. Trust and regulation are the real bottlenecks preventing AI from safely transforming healthcare. In this episode, Brian Yam, Chief Operating Officer at Sonology, discusses the fast-evolving role of AI in healthcare, the risks of handling protected health information, and why building AI solutions internally can enhance security and regulatory control. He explains how medical-grade data, device-agnostic platforms, and strict cy...

Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, yet their voices are often overlooked. In this episode, Rosa Hart, a nurse, media consultant, and author recognized globally for advancing health communication, digital engagement, and nursing innovation, discusses her journey of hosting podcasts to educate stroke survivors and caregivers, as well as exploring the role of AI in healthcare. She shares how she created Stronger After Stroke and Nurse Rose’s Insights to provide guidance and as...

AI in healthcare is accelerating rapidly, and the winners will be those who lean in, set smart guardrails, and help shape what comes next. In this episode, Hamed Abbaszadegan, an internal medicine–trained physician and clinical informatics leader known as “The AI MD,” discusses the rapid shift from cautious curiosity to full-on AI adoption across healthcare, fueled by personal user experiences and rising trust. He unpacks optimism from the conference floor, discussing AI’s impact on mental he...

Unlock the secret to building high-performing, resilient teams in the age of AI. In this episode, Raghunath Sapuram, CEO of the TLEX Institute, discusses unlocking human potential through resilience and leadership training, building high-performing teams, and promoting well-being and engagement in the workplace. He explains how immersive programs, such as the Sky Immersion Program, reduce stress and enhance focus while strengthening trust and collaboration. Sapuram emphasizes that technology,...

AI is finally eliminating the documentation burden that has slowed physicians for decades. In this episode, Dr. James Maisel, CEO and founder of ZyDoc, shares his three-decade journey from retina surgeon to health-tech entrepreneur and how AI is transforming clinical documentation. He reflects on early attempts to build electronic health records in the 1990s, the inefficiencies created by click-heavy systems, and why dictation consistently outperformed keyboard-based workflows. Dr. Maisel exp...

What if AI could not only track your health but truly care for you when your doctor isn't around? In this episode, Dr. Jennie Luna, Founder and CEO of NuVee, discusses creating an AI health companion called Koa, designed to provide empathy and support to patients between doctor visits. She explains the difference between GLP-1 and GIP+GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity. Dr. Luna also shares her journey in healthcare, discussing how AI is transforming the industry and the need for more...

Patients deserve transparency when AI influences their care, and health systems need governance that makes AI accountable at scale. In this episode, Dr. Jodyn Platt, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, discusses how patients and the public perceive AI in healthcare, why many are interested in knowing when AI is used, and how trust and shared decision-making influence acceptance. She explains three common reactions to health data use: some people shrug, some wa...