Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Jason Elrod, Healthcare Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Advisor, Elisity, discusses how health systems can manage AI agent risk through operational governance, distinct identities, least privilege, segmentation and clear shutdown protocols.

This episode is sponsored by Elisity.

In this episode, Anthony Andre, PhD, CPE, Director, Interface Analysis Associates LLC, discusses how human factors can improve the safety, usability and adoption of healthcare products and systems. He explores the role of AI as a tool for clinicians, designing technology around real-world workflows, and lessons healthcare organizations can learn from medication errors.

In this episode, Austin Willuweit, CFO, Monument Health, discusses managing rising Medicare payer mix, tightening margins and disciplined capital allocation while continuing to grow and expand services in rural healthcare. He also shares lessons from integrating Rapid City Medical Center and how AI, automation and autonomous coding are creating near-term opportunities across finance and revenue cycle.

In this episode,Katrina Ascencio-Holmes, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Officer, Sutter Health, discusses strategies to recruit, retain and develop the health system’s 18,000 nurses, including career development, mentorship, shared governance and frontline engagement. She also shares how Sutter is investing in workplace safety and technology while creating an environment where nurses can build meaningful, long-term careers.

In this episode, Halsey Wise, CEO, Lyric, discusses the importance of trust, truth and transparency in healthcare AI, including decision lineage, governed AI and keeping humans in the loop. He also explores how AI can reduce administrative waste, improve decision-making and strengthen trust among payers, providers and patients.

This episode is sponsored by Lyric.