The Business of AI in Healthcare

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  AI Governance in Healthcare Explained: ISO 42001, AI Risk Management & Compliance 16.07.2026 31min

  Can AI governance actually accelerate innovation instead of slowing it down?In this episode of the Business of AI in Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser sits down with Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware and a leading expert in AI risk management and compliance, to explore how healthcare organizations can safely scale artificial intelligence while meeting growing regulatory expectations.The discussion explains why AI governance has a perception problem, how organizations can balance innovation with risk management, and why ISO 42001, the world's first certifiable AI management system standard, is becoming a foundational framework for responsible AI adoption.You'll learn how healthcare providers, AI vendors, and executives can navigate evolving regulations including the EU AI Act, state AI laws, and emerging industry standards while building trust with patients, partners, and regulators. The episode also explores why executive leadership is essential for successful AI governance and how organizations of every size can begin implementing practical AI risk management strategies.In this episode, you'll learn:What AI governance really means in healthcareWhy ISO 42001 is becoming the global standard for AI managementThe difference between AI standards, certifications, and regulationsHow AI risk management can accelerate innovation instead of creating bureaucracyBest practices for healthcare organizations adopting AI responsiblyThe impact of the EU AI Act and emerging U.S. AI regulationsWhy executive leadership is critical for successful AI governancePractical first steps for building an AI governance programWhether you're a healthcare executive, physician leader, compliance professional, CIO, CMIO, AI developer, or digital health innovator, this episode provides practical guidance for deploying AI responsibly while preparing for the next generation of healthcare regulation.Guest: Walter Haydock, Founder & CEO, StackAware
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  Using AI to Detect Heart Abnormalities in 7 Seconds: The 15-Year-Old Founder Building Circadian AI 25.05.2026 27min

  In this episode of The Business of AI in Healthcare, Dr. Bob Kaiser speaks with Siddharth Nandiala, the 15-year-old founder and CEO of Circadian AI, a healthcare AI company working on early cardiovascular screening.Siddharth shares how a childhood interest in STEM, coding, and entrepreneurship led him to build technology that uses iPhone-recorded heart sounds to help identify potential heart health abnormalities. The conversation covers AI in healthcare, preventive screening, rural healthcare access, clinical validation, FDA pathways, and the role of young innovators in shaping the future of medical technology.This episode explores how artificial intelligence may help expand access to heart health screening, support clinicians, and bring earlier detection tools to communities that need them most.
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  Fixing the Black Box of Health Insurance with AI: Insights from Ty Wang 20.04.2026 29min

  Ty Wang, co-founder and CEO of Angle Health, reveals how AI is rewriting employer-sponsored health insurance for small businesses—bringing faster quotes, transparent pricing, and custom plans once reserved for Fortune 500 companies. From Palantir to healthcare, Ty shares why rising premiums, hidden costs, and outdated systems created the perfect opportunity for disruption. If you’re an employer tired of unpredictable renewals, this conversation offers a smarter path forward.
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  Reinventing Physical Therapy Notes with AI: Insights from Christina Rama 11.12.2025 32min

  In this episode of The Business of AI in Healthcare, PT‑turned‑tech founder Christina Rama explores how AI can finally bring physical therapy documentation into the 21st century. She shares hard truths about why talented PTs are burning out and walks us through a clinician‑led AI platform designed to restore time, energy, and clinical focus to rehab professionals. If you care about the future of rehab, clinician workload, or digital health innovation — this one will change the way you think about PT notes.
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  Real-Time Air Data: How AI Lets Us See What We Breathe 13.11.2025 37min

  In this episode of The Business of AI in Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser sits down with Kris Klein, CEO and Co-Founder of Pollen Sense, to explore how AI and real-time air data are transforming the way we understand and manage allergies, asthma, and environmental health.Kris shares how her team built a patented AI-powered sensor system that captures live pollen and mold data—empowering researchers, clinicians, and even everyday users to make better health decisions. From climate change’s impact on allergy seasons to the AI models driving real-time detection, this episode dives into how data, innovation, and healthcare intersect to help us all breathe easier.
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  The MDS Engine - How AI Automates RAI Workflows, PDPM Coding, and Quality Measures 06.11.2025 38min

  MDS touches everything from Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to quality ratings in skilled nursing facilities. Kelly Roberts, SVP of CoreCare, unpacks how AI streamlines documentation, prevents costly errors, and empowers care teams to focus on residents, not red tape.
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  AI in Healthcare Needs Governance with Pelu Tran 30.10.2025 35min

  Ferrum Health’s Pelu Tran reveals how hospitals can move beyond pilot projects to real AI transformation with governance as the catalyst. Discover why the future of clinical AI depends on infrastructure that empowers safe, scalable innovation. From lung cancer detection to system-wide model monitoring, this is a roadmap for making AI work in healthcare.
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  Machine Learning in Medical Sensing: Innovation at the Edge of What’s Possible 02.10.2025 30min

  Jim Pollock, CEO of LumenAstra, reveals how a microwave sensor born from space research is transforming patient care—from battlefield heat stress to ICU brain monitoring. Learn how his team uses AI to decode human tissue and why federal funding, not venture capital, powered this deep-tech breakthrough. Discover why measuring the "warmth within" may be the next frontier in non-invasive diagnostics.
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  How AI is Reshaping Healthcare Operations with Dr. Heather Bassett 31.07.2025 29min

  Dr. Heather Bassett, Chief Medical Officer at Xsolis, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare operations from streamlining hospital workflows to bridging gaps between payers and providers. She breaks down the culture shifts, trust-building, and responsible AI practices driving real adoption across health systems. Discover why embracing machine learning isn’t just innovation, it’s survival in modern healthcare.
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  Decoding Human Personality through Artificial Intelligence. 21.05.2025 39min

  Can AI decode your personality from just a photo? In this episode, Roman Kikta, CEO of Phenometrix, joins Dr. Bob Kaiser to explore facial phenotyping, AI-driven personality assessment, and how computer vision and large language models are transforming emotional intelligence, hiring, and human connection in healthcare. A must-listen for anyone curious about AI in healthcare and behavior prediction.
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  AI’s Role in Behavioral Health and Ethical Patient Care with Loren Larsen 05.05.2025 30min

  How can AI deepen behavioral health care without crossing ethical lines? Loren Larsen, CEO of Videra Health, reveals how AI-driven conversations, facial analysis, and patient follow-ups are reshaping mental health treatment—and why model cards are crucial for transparency. Tune in to explore the fine line between innovation and patient trust.
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  Developing AI for Healthcare: Challenges, Breakthroughs, and What Comes Next with Richard Kedziora 03.04.2025 35min

  Can AI elevate—not replace—human decision-making in healthcare? Richard Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, shares lessons from 23 years at the intersection of software, data, and medicine, exploring how augmented intelligence is redefining clinical workflows, diagnostics, and digital health. From diabetic retinopathy detection to ambient AI listening, this conversation reveals what’s next in practical AI for patient care.
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  Connecting Data and AI: Advancing Healthcare Through Secure Collaboration 14.03.2025 27min

  How can AI accelerate medical breakthroughs while keeping patient data secure? Mary Beth Chalk, co-founder of BeeKeeperAI, shares how privacy-enhancing technologies and secure collaboration platforms are reshaping AI-driven healthcare innovation. Plus, her personal journey underscores why ethical AI is critical for the future of precision medicine.
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  Cybersecurity for AI in Healthcare with Josh Spencer 27.12.2024 33min

  Can AI be both a game-changer and a threat in healthcare cybersecurity? Josh Spencer, a certified ethical hacker and founder of FortaTech, unveils the double-edged sword of AI—how generative models empower attackers and the tools combating these threats. Explore how innovations like Bastion GPT are reshaping secure, HIPAA-compliant AI for healthcare.
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  AI ready data: Enabling Precision in Healthcare Operations with Don Woodlock 16.12.2024 32min

  How do healthcare organizations make data AI-ready for meaningful innovation? Don Woodlock, Head of Global Healthcare Solutions at InterSystems, shares insights into the critical role of data integrity, retrieval-augmented generation, and ethical AI. Discover how precision data fuels groundbreaking applications in patient care and revolutionizes healthcare operations.
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  Navigating Disruption: Strategies for Leading Through Innovation 25.10.2024 39min

  In this episode, Dr. Bob Kaiser speaks with Terry Jones, the visionary behind Travelocity and Kayak, about his journey from a history major to a tech leader in travel. Terry shares his insights on navigating risk, fostering innovation, and how AI is reshaping industries. He reveals how embracing digital disruption can help businesses stay competitive and avoid being left behind. Packed with real-world examples and key lessons on leadership, this episode offers valuable takeaways for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to drive change.
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  Healthcare 4.0: How Generative AI is Driving the Future. 09.10.2024 44min

  In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser talks with Dr. Robert Pearl, author of ChatGPT MD, about how generative AI is reshaping healthcare by empowering doctors and patients to manage chronic diseases, reduce costs, and save lives. Discover the groundbreaking potential of AI in transforming modern medicine, and learn why Dr. Pearl believes AI will revolutionize the future of healthcare.
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  Beyond Medicine- How Emotional Intelligence Elevates Doctors in an AI World 27.09.2024 26min

  Join Dr. Bob Kaiser and neurosurgeon Dr. Nimesh Patel as they explore the power of emotional intelligence in medicine. Dr. Patel discusses his new book, Extraordinary Doctor, sharing insights on how EQ skills help doctors stand out in an AI-driven world. Learn how effective communication, vulnerability, and empathy can transform not just patient care but personal growth. Whether you're in healthcare or any high-performance field, this episode offers practical takeaways to elevate your leadership and success.Subscribe to The Business of AI in Healthcare on your favorite podcast platform. Visit The Business of AI in Healthcare for more details
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  Streamlining Revenue Cycle Management with AI: Real Solutions for Healthcare Providers 12.09.2024 34min

  In this insightful episode of The Business of AI in Healthcare podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser sits down with Dumi Gunawardena, Co-Founder of Synergen Health, and Sunil Konda, Chief Product Officer, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming revenue cycle management (RCM) in healthcare. Learn how AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation are being used to streamline complex processes, reduce costs, and improve cash flow for healthcare providers. The discussion covers everything from denial management and payment reconciliation to the challenges posed by cyberattacks on key players in the industry. Tune in to discover how technology can make healthcare operations more efficient and transparent
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  Transforming Retinal Care: AI image assessment and diagnosis 29.08.2024 38min

  In this episode of the “Business of AI in Healthcare” podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser engages in a compelling discussion with Vicky Demas, CEO of identifeye HEALTH, about the revolutionary potential of AI in preventing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Demas explains how Identifeye Health is pioneering a new approach to diagnostic care through retinal imaging, offering early detection that can prevent 95% of vision loss cases if caught in time. They delve into the complexities of diabetic retinopathy, the challenges of FDA approval, and the broader vision for AI in healthcare diagnostics. Dr. Demas shares insights from her experiences at Google, Grail, and her current role at Identifeye, highlighting the innovation driving the future of healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, healthcare, and the future of patient care.