Risk Never Sleeps Podcast

This 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 wor...

AI 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. H...

Advances 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 ext...

What 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 admini...

Bold 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 share...

What 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...

AI 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 e...

Imagine 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 strok...

What 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 idea...

AI 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 urge...

The future of healthcare hinges on unlocking siloed data and enabling agentic, AI-driven innovation. In this episode, Doug Fridsma, CMIO at Health Universe and former federal leader in health IT, discusses the historic shift from paper to electronic records, the challenges of data consolidation, and why lazy data must be activated to improve patient care. Doug breaks down how modern agentic AI, am...

AI won’t replace clinicians, but clinicians who embrace AI might. In this episode, Hassan Bencheqroun, CEO of the Medical AI Academy, talks about what it means to become an “AI-ready doctor.” He breaks down common misconceptions among clinicians who fear AI will replace human connection. He shares real examples of AI improving care, from hospital fall-prevention tools to enhanced medical education...

A patient’s story is the key to better care, yet modern healthcare rarely gives people the time to tell it. In this episode, Chris Brigham, founder of Smart Medical History AI, explains how AI-driven, adaptive patient interviewing can enhance the depth and accuracy of clinical history-taking. He shares his unusual journey from IT pioneer to physician and editor, emphasizing that decades of experie...

Doctors are rising to reclaim healthcare from third-party profiteers. In this episode, Dr. Kianor Shah, Founder and Chair of the Global Summits Institute, talks about the “doctor-to-doctor” movement and how it’s restoring physicians to the center of healthcare. He explains how AI can level the playing field, removing unnecessary intermediaries to benefit doctors and patients. Shah shares how globa...

Agentic AI is evolving fast, and it’s learning far more about us than we realize. In this episode, Robin Farmanfarmaian, co-founder and CEO at i-GENTIC AI, explores both the promise and the dangers of agentic AI, emphasizing that generative models learn human flaws as well as human knowledge. She explains how her company, i-GENTIC, helps organizations stay compliant amid rapidly evolving AI regula...

Healthcare is hitting an inflection point where AI is no longer a curiosity; it’s becoming the engine driving the next decade of clinical transformation. In this episode, Nilesh Bhandari, Chairman and CEO at the Advanced Health Academy, explains that this year marks a turning point in healthcare's embrace of AI, with unprecedented enthusiasm from clinicians, administrators, and even boardrooms. He...

How do you build AI that actually feels loving to the people it serves? In this episode, Dr. Apurv Gupta, Founder and Board Member of A Loving Organization, explains that the Loving Organization Consortium aims to bring more love and compassion into healthcare by improving nine interconnected systems, people, processes, culture, workflows, and especially technology, through a framework called INTE...

Thoughtful, problem-first innovation—not hype—drives real clinical impact in healthcare. In this episode, Saul Marquez and Ed Gaudet from Censinet host Dr. Jason Hill, Innovation Officer at Ochsner Health, and David Leingang, Director of Innovation Data Science at Ochsner Health, to discuss how their team uses machine learning, workflow redesign, and data-driven insights to reduce physician messag...

The fastest way to stay relevant in tech is to understand the business before the technology. In this episode, Neil Morris discusses the evolution of energy-as-a-service, the rising strain of AI-driven power consumption, and why scaling energy independence is becoming essential for hospitals, manufacturers, and beyond. He explains how aging U.S. infrastructure, AI’s exponential growth, and the eme...

A life-saving technology finally solves the biggest flaw in hypertension care, and it’s as simple as wearing a patch. In this episode, Jay Heimsoth, National Director of Sales at Biobeat, explains that Biobeat has launched the first FDA-cleared cuffless 24-hour blood pressure monitor, addressing a massive unmet need for hypertension management where 74% of 120 million U.S. patients remain uncontro...

A cybersecurity future where humans and machines share identities is already here. In this episode, Matt Topper, CEO of UberEther, discusses how identity has expanded beyond individuals to encompass devices, machines, and AI systems, and why securing these relationships is now crucial. He explains how identity’s compliance-driven past created fragmented systems and slow implementations, and why th...

Rapid shifts driven by AI are rewriting the future of healthcare publishing, search, and the workforce—and those who adapt quickly will thrive. In this episode, Russell Rothstein examines the decline of search-driven traffic, the emergence of AI-driven healthcare engagement, and how his network connects millions of clinicians and consumers through targeted data solutions. He explains why middle-ti...

Clinicians are entering a new era, one where technology, innovation, and empathy must work in harmony. In this episode, Dr. Alessio Morley-Fletcher explores how clinicians can lead innovation responsibly in an AI-driven world. He shares how his work in mind-body medicine, simulation, and systems-based care strengthens resilience, teamwork, and psychological safety. Dr. Morley-Fletcher also discuss...

AI can now detect diseases just by listening to your voice. In this episode, Henry O’Connell, CEO and Co-Founder of Canary Speech, explains how vocal biomarkers are transforming healthcare diagnostics. By processing over 15 million data elements per minute, Canary can detect conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with up to 99% accuracy from just 40 seconds of speech. Henry also shares how AI...

Scaling mental health support for millions starts with a conversation. In this episode, Alex Frenkel, CEO and co-founder of Kai. AI, discusses how evidence-based psychology and conversational AI are revolutionizing access to mental health services. Kai has supported over 200,000 people globally, showing a 30% improvement in well-being after just four weeks. Frenkel also discusses how the clinician...