Risk Never Sleeps Podcast

A deep understanding of healthcare comes from experiencing it as a patient, a caregiver, and a professional within the industry. In this episode, Andrea Daugherty shares her predictions for the healthcare industry in 2025, noting expected shifts in policy, and highlights that healthcare organizations should prioritize strengthening their core infrastructure before adding new, advanced technologies...

The key to overcoming challenges in healthcare technology, especially with AI, lies in addressing governance, workflow, and interdepartmental collaboration, not just the technology itself.  In this episode, Ty Greenhalgh shares how his role at Claroty involves coordinating departments and supporting government initiatives to better protect medical devices. Ty also underscores the importance of thi...

What does it take to safeguard the most targeted sector in cybersecurity? In this episode, Kate Pierce emphasizes the disparity in cybersecurity resources between well-funded and underfunded healthcare providers and advocates for government and state-level initiatives to elevate minimum cybersecurity standards. She also discusses the growing demand for fractional CISOs, the need for responsible AI...

From battling a 13-year misdiagnosis to pioneering cutting-edge AI healthcare innovations, Robin Farmanfarmaian’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Robin Farmanfarmaian discusses her journey in healthcare innovation, focusing on AI-driven solutions and patient empowerment. She is passionate about empowering patients to take control of their healthcare and works with early-sta...

Staying curious, prioritizing family, and aligning personal mission with a corporate mission is key to professional success, especially in technology and healthcare. In this episode, Scott Nelson emphasizes the growing importance of AI in decision-making and highlights its ability to provide objective recommendations, even in complex situations like those seen during the pandemic's impact on delin...

How do you manage risk in a world where it’s impossible to eliminate every threat? In this episode, James Case emphasizes that managing risk, especially in initiatives like data loss prevention, requires collaboration across multiple teams. He advocates for viewing risk as a business issue, highlighting the importance of transparency, prioritization, and building strong relationships to navigate r...

The rapid advancement of AI in healthcare presents exciting opportunities and crucial considerations for the future of patient care.  In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee discusses the transformative impact of AI, particularly ambient AI, on medical education and clinical practice and highlights its potential to reduce clinician burnout, improve patient care, and streamline documentation processes. Tune in...

Mastering the art of impactful presentations requires intentional practice, collaboration, and a deep connection with the audience. In this episode, Anthony Lee emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and collaboration in developing effective presentation skills. He believes that the key elements of impactful presentations are a clear vision, strong values, and a focus on building trust w...

The ransomware crisis demands a fundamental shift in the cybersecurity approach, not just basic training.  In this episode, Chris Bowen, CISO of ClearDATA, discusses the crucial need to address this escalating threat and the ongoing challenges in healthcare cybersecurity. Chris highlights the talent shortage in the field, the difficulty of modernizing legacy systems, and the potential of a collabo...

Accurately identifying patients is one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare. In this episode, Clay Ritchey explores healthcare technology, focusing on the "last inch" problem of patient identity. His company uses a unique matching system to connect patient data accurately, unlike traditional methods. He also explores leadership, emphasizing trust, making a difference, and putting custom...

Continuous learning is essential for staying relevant in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.  In this episode, Jessica Skinner, Health IT Senior Manager for Amgen, discusses her team's ambitious goal to significantly reduce cardiac events by 50% by 2030 through collaboration with EHRs and IDMs to implement guideline-based therapies. She touches on the importance of mentorship, particularly for...

Discover how safeguarding data through robust cybersecurity measures and nurturing talent with mentorship can shape the future of healthcare IT, the ever-evolving field. In this episode, Kerri Gallagher shares her journey in healthcare IT, from medical devices to EHRs, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, flexibility, and communication in healthcare cybersecurity. The episode also reveals her p...

How do you secure healthcare data in a world of rising cyber threats while navigating the complexities of innovation, personal resilience, and emerging AI challenges? In this episode, Jared Jeffery discusses the importance of securing healthcare data exchange and ensuring data integrity for emerging AI applications. Drawing inspiration from blockchain technology, healthKERI focuses on enhancing ke...

Can healthcare quality be truly measured without frontline insights, or are patients being misled by manipulated metrics? In this episode, Taylor Davis shares his mission to improve healthcare quality by gathering unfiltered insights from frontline clinicians. He aims to provide patients with a more accurate picture of provider quality. He also discusses CareLuminate's efforts to address inefficie...

Transforming cancer care requires innovative solutions that extend support beyond the clinic. In this episode, Dan Nardi discusses the company's innovative on-demand cancer care platform, which leverages technology and oncology-trained professionals to enhance patient care beyond traditional clinical settings. He highlights recent successes and plans, including partnerships with Memorial Hermann a...

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, leaders are redefining the intersection of quality and technology to drive transformative change within their organizations. In this episode, Andrea Steele discusses her strategic initiatives, which focus on integrating quality into IT, adopting the Scrum methodology to improve delivery times, and establishing a combined AI governance and data governance...

More robust endpoint security in healthcare starts with rethinking the role of Windows and embracing virtualization. In this episode, James Millington discusses his company's shift from a thin client vendor to a focus on secure endpoint operating systems for healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in IT and healthcare, Millington emphasizes improving endpoint security by minimizing Windows re...

The healthcare industry faces unique challenges that require innovative solutions like AI-driven workflows and strategic risk management. In this episode, Ed Ricks, managing director of Baker Tilly’s healthcare information technology consulting group, shares his journey from engineering to healthcare IT, emphasizing his passion for improving care delivery. He discusses current challenges in health...

With ransomware on the rise and AI transforming healthcare, cybersecurity leaders face the urgent challenge of defending critical systems while driving innovation. Hugo Lai shares his top priorities in this episode, including preventing ransomware attacks, building business resilience, and improving third-party risk assessments. He discusses Temple Health's cautious approach to AI, the challenge o...

Ever wondered how cybersecurity intersects with cutting-edge cancer research? In this episode, Adam Rosen delves into the challenges of managing cybersecurity, where clinical care, research, and education converge. He highlights his shift to a business-focused approach in risk management, involving various departments to assess impact and align technical findings with business risks while explorin...

Effective cybersecurity relies on actionable intelligence to balance technological advancements with solid risk management strategies. For the 100th episode of the Risk Never Sleeps podcast, Tim Swope explores his role in enhancing cyber posture through risk assessment and corrective action plans when a CISO departs. He highlights the critical need for managing AI-related risks using actionable in...

Effective healthcare cybersecurity requires a proactive, multi-layered approach integrating advanced risk management tools, continuous improvement, and strong incident response plans. In this episode, David Woska, PhD discusses his role in securing the company and advancing healthcare cybersecurity through tools like the NIST AI RMF assessment and new performance goals. He also explores how quantu...

Ever wondered how the healthcare industry is fending off cyber threats in a world of connected devices? In this episode, Chad Holmes discusses healthcare's challenges in managing cybersecurity risks due to limited resources and expertise, emphasizing immediate, practical solutions like network detection and response tailored for healthcare. He also highlights how Cynerio uses AI and big data analy...

Protecting sensitive healthcare and academic data requires a strategic blend of risk management, privacy safeguards, and cutting-edge AI innovation. In this episode, Jigar Kadakia discusses his role in managing risk, security operations, and cloud security, highlighting the unique challenges of protecting healthcare and university data. He also recounts Emory's response to the CrowdStrike breach a...

Balancing technical security with regulatory compliance is critical in healthcare IT to protect patient data and maintain trust. In this episode, Cari Daniels shares her journey from a network engineer in a rural hospital to her current role, highlighting the vast scope of UNC Healthcare's system and her team's focus on policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts. She discusses her Navy b...