Censinet and AHA Deliver Webinar on Navigating GRC, Cybersecurity, and Patient Safety in the Era of AI
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Censinet and the American Hospital Association (AHA) are hosting a webinar titled “Protecting Patient Safety at the Crossroads of AI, Cybersecurity, and GRC” on March 25, 2025, at 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT.
Healthcare executives, CISOs, and risk leaders seeking strategies to manage AI-related risks while ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Ed Gaudet, CEO of Censinet. John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at AHA. James Case, CISO at Baptist Health. Chuck Podesta, CIO at Renown Health.
How AI is reshaping the healthcare cybersecurity threat landscape. The intersection of AI, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), and cybersecurity. Strategies for assessing, managing, and governing AI-related risks. Best practices for creating effective AI governance and oversight.
AI is transforming healthcare operations but introduces significant risks. This webinar provides actionable insights to help healthcare organizations adopt AI responsibly and securely.
Healthcare leaders can register for the webinar via the Censinet website or the provided registration link.
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 18, 2025 – Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare risk management solutions, today announced an upcoming webinar, “Protecting Patient Safety at the Crossroads of AI, Cybersecurity, and GRC”, in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA). This exclusive discussion will provide healthcare executives, CISOs, and risk leaders with key insights on assessing, managing, and governing AI-related risks while ensuring patient safety, security, and compliance. Register here for this event on March 25, 2025, at 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT.
Hosted by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet, and John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, the webinar will feature special guests James Case, Chief Information Security Officer at Baptist Health and Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer at Renown Health. Together, they will discuss how AI is reshaping healthcare cybersecurity and will offer practical strategies to help organizations establish effective AI governance and risk management. This webinar is designed to equip healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness AI’s benefits while managing AI risks to ensure the safety and security of patient care.
"AI is transforming healthcare operations at an unprecedented pace, but without proper governance, it also introduces significant risks," said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. "We’re privileged to be joined by industry leaders in this webinar who bring invaluable experience in cybersecurity, risk, and AI governance, and we look forward to offering healthcare organizations actionable insights and strategies to ensure AI is adopted responsibly, securely, and in alignment with industry regulations."
During the webinar, the panel will explore the following topics:
- How AI is transforming the current threat landscape in healthcare
- How GRC and cybersecurity are impacted by AI’s rapid evolution
- Strategies for assessing, managing, and governing AI-related risks
- Best practices for creating effective AI governance and oversight
"As adversaries exploit AI-driven attack methods, it is imperative that hospitals integrate AI risk governance into their broader operational and cybersecurity strategy,” said John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association. “I encourage all hospitals and health systems to attend this webinar and begin internal discussions at their organizations so they are prepared for the threats AI presents to patient safety and care operations."
About Censinet
Censinet®, based in Boston, MA, takes the risk out of healthcare with Censinet RiskOps, the industry’s first and only cloud-based risk exchange of healthcare organizations working together to manage and mitigate cyber risk. Purpose-built for healthcare, Censinet RiskOpsTM delivers total automation across all third party and enterprise risk management workflows and best practices. Censinet transforms cyber risk management by leveraging network scale and efficiencies, providing actionable insight, and improving overall operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to patient safety, data, and care delivery. Censinet is an American Hospital Association (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity Provider. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Contacts:
Censinet
Justyn Thompson
jthompson@censinet.com
Key Points:
What is the Censinet webinar on AI, Cybersecurity, and GRC about, and why should healthcare leaders attend?
Overview of the Webinar:
- The webinar, titled “Protecting Patient Safety at the Crossroads of AI, Cybersecurity, and GRC”, is hosted by Censinet in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA).
- Scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT, it is tailored for healthcare executives, CISOs, and risk leaders.
- Focus:
- Assessing, managing, and governing AI-related risks while maintaining patient safety, security, and compliance.
Key Speakers and Topics:
- Hosted by Ed Gaudet, CEO of Censinet, and John Riggi, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk.
- Featured speakers include James Case (CISO, Baptist Health) and Chuck Podesta (CIO, Renown Health).
- Topics to be covered:
- The impact of AI on the healthcare cybersecurity threat landscape.
- The intersection of AI, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), and cybersecurity.
- Practical strategies for assessing and governing AI-related risks.
- Best practices to ensure effective AI governance and oversight.
Why It’s Important:
- AI is rapidly transforming healthcare operations, introducing both opportunities and significant risks.
- The webinar provides actionable insights for healthcare organizations to responsibly adopt AI while aligning with industry regulations.
- It emphasizes the importance of integrating AI risk governance into broader operational and cybersecurity strategies to protect patient safety and care delivery.
Key Quotes from Industry Leaders:
- Ed Gaudet: "AI is transforming healthcare operations at an unprecedented pace, but without proper governance, it introduces significant risks. This webinar delivers actionable insights for adopting AI responsibly and securely."
- John Riggi: "Adversaries are exploiting AI-driven attack methods. Hospitals must integrate AI risk governance into their strategies to safeguard patient safety and ensure care operations remain secure."
Why Should Healthcare Organizations Prioritize AI Governance and Risk Management?
- The rapid evolution of AI in healthcare introduces both opportunities and new vulnerabilities:
- AI’s impact on cybersecurity: AI reshapes the threat landscape, requiring updated risk management strategies.
- GRC and compliance challenges: AI’s adoption must align with industry regulations to avoid compliance violations.
- Patient safety: Ensuring AI does not inadvertently compromise the security and quality of patient care.
- Practical solutions discussed in the webinar will empower healthcare leaders to:
- Understand AI’s role in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Implement governance frameworks that mitigate AI-related risks.
- Strengthen their organization’s overall risk posture while leveraging AI’s potential benefits.
How Can Healthcare Leaders Register for the Webinar?
- Those interested in gaining insights on AI governance, cybersecurity, and risk management can register for the webinar by visiting the Censinet website or the provided registration link.
