October 17, 2024

Leveraging AI for Effective Healthcare Solutions | A Brand Story Conversation From HITRUST Collaborate 2024 | A HITRUST Story with Walter Haydock and Steve Dufour

25 minutes

The Emergence of Innovative Partnerships: As AI becomes increasingly integral across industries, healthcare is at the forefront of adopting these technologies to improve patient outcomes and streamline services. Sean Martin emphasizes the collaboration between StackAware and Embold Health, setting the stage for a discussion on how they leverage HITRUST to enhance healthcare solutions.

A Look into StackAware and Embold Health: Walter Haydock, founder and CEO of StackAware, shares the company's mission to support AI-driven enterprises in measuring and managing cybersecurity compliance and privacy risks. Meanwhile, Steve Dufour, Chief Security and Privacy Officer of Embold Health, describes their initiative to assess physician performance, guiding patients toward top-performing providers.

Integrating AI Responsibly: A key theme throughout the conversation is the responsible integration of generative AI into healthcare. Steve Dufour details how Embold Health developed a virtual assistant using Azure OpenAI, ensuring users receive informed healthcare recommendations without long-term storage of sensitive data.

Assessment Through Rigorous Standards: Haydock and Dufour also highlight the importance of ensuring data privacy and compliance with security standards, from conducting penetration tests to implementing HITRUST assessments. Their approach underscores the need to prioritize security throughout product development, rather than as an afterthought.

Navigating Risk and Compliance: The conversation touches on risk management and compliance, with both speakers emphasizing the importance of aligning AI initiatives with business objectives and risk tolerance. A strong risk assessment framework is essential for maintaining trust and security in AI-enabled applications.

Conclusion: This in-depth discussion not only outlines a responsible approach to incorporating AI into healthcare but also showcases the power of collaboration in driving innovation. Sean Martin concludes with a call to embrace secure, impactful technologies that enhance healthcare services and improve outcomes.

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Guests:

Walter Haydock, Founder and CEO, StackAware

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-haydock/

Steve Dufour, Chief Security & Privacy Officer, Embold Health

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/swdufour/

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