Outcomes Rocket

Application decommissioning only creates lasting value when health systems treat it as a long-term operating discipline rather than a one-time IT cleanup effort.

In this episode, Jason Rose, CEO and Board Member of Clearsense, explains why application decommissioning has become one of the most important financial strategies for health systems facing margin pressure, rising costs, and growing demands for innovation. He shares that many organizations are carrying bloated application stacks filled with redundant, legacy, and “zombie” systems created by mergers, EHR rollouts, cloud migrations, and years of technical debt. Jason also discusses how Clearsense and Trinity Health built a programmatic approach to application rationalization that has already removed hundreds of applications and is approaching $100 million in software licensing cost savings. By combining governance, procurement planning, data extraction, curation, and decommissioning into an “assembly line” model, organizations can move faster, reduce risk, and create permanent savings that fund future priorities.

Tune in to hear why application rationalization is no longer optional, and how health systems can turn it into a repeatable strategy for cost optimization and operational transformation.

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AI-driven scribe solutions are freeing doctors to focus on patient care.

Unburdening physicians through AI documentation. In this episode, Pat Williams, CEO and Co-Founder at iScribeHealth, talks about making EHRs easier to navigate for high-volume specialty physicians. He discusses transitioning from a network of human scribes to a high-accuracy AI model that leverages a decade of market data. He also explains how real-time AI can coach providers to adhere to managed care rules and prevent claim denials at the front end. This episode focuses on removing the administrative boat anchor so doctors can focus on patients and their families. 

Tune in to recapture your time and focus!

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Recovery outcomes improve when support is continuous, trust-based, and built around human connection rather than episodic treatment alone.

In this episode, Chris Thompson, founder and CEO of Sober Sidekick, shares how his personal experience with addiction inspired him to build a platform focused on reducing isolation and providing real-time support. He explains why relapse, overdose, and crises often occur outside traditional care settings, where support is limited. The platform addresses this gap through peer support, behavioral signals, and care navigation to engage people when it matters most. Chris also critiques traditional treatment incentives and emphasizes the need for a more empathetic, proactive, and trust-based approach to long-term recovery.

Tune in and learn how always-on, empathy-driven support can help people sustain recovery and rethink how addiction care is delivered!

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Healthcare resilience depends on more than cybersecurity alone; it requires a broader view of risk, readiness, and the ability to act before disruption spreads.

In this episode, Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, returns to discuss the growing momentum in healthcare risk, governance, and AI. He explains how the industry has moved from early curiosity about AI to a focus on practical implementation, measurable value, and real outcomes. Ed shares Censinet’s latest work in benchmarking cybersecurity and AI governance maturity, along with its expansion into systemic risk to strengthen organizational resiliency. He also highlights the company’s GRC AI vision, including agentic capabilities designed to move healthcare organizations from passive documentation to more actionable, connected governance.

Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders can think more broadly about resiliency, embrace AI with intention, and build systems that are better prepared for disruption. 

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Listen to Risk Never Sleeps Podcast here. 

Clinical decision support only works when it fits naturally into the workflow and helps clinicians act without adding more friction.

In this episode, Bo Bartholomew, CEO and chairman of EvidenceCare, shares how his experience as a hospital administrator shaped his focus on improving care and clinical operations. He explains how EvidenceCare embeds insights and decision support directly into the electronic health record, replacing manual processes with workflow-friendly automation. Bo discusses how the platform supports clinical, care management, and financial leaders by improving documentation, reducing administrative burden, and enabling better decisions at the point of care. He also emphasizes that real value in AI comes from solving clear problems without disrupting security or clinical workflows.

Tune in to learn how smarter clinical decision support can give providers more time, improve operational efficiency, and create meaningful value for hospitals.

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What if the biggest barrier to better behavioral health outcomes isn’t access to data, but how carefully we protect it?

In this episode, Helen Oscislawski, a healthcare data privacy and interoperability attorney, explains that behavioral health and substance use data require stricter privacy protections due to their sensitivity and history of misuse, and are governed by laws such as 42 CFR Part 2. She highlights how modern interoperability and AI create new opportunities to share data more precisely, but also introduce greater legal and ethical risks. Updated regulations now allow more flexible data sharing to improve care coordination, while introducing stronger enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. She emphasizes that success depends on “privacy by design,” strong governance, and a deep understanding of consent frameworks to preserve patient trust.

Tune in to learn how smarter consent, stronger privacy frameworks, and better governance can unlock safer, more effective data sharing in behavioral health!

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Better cardiovascular care starts with better visibility, and too often, the right insights arrive too late.

In this episode, Marc Zemel, CEO of Retia Medical, shares the personal story that led him from engineering into medtech after losing his father to sudden cardiac arrest. He explains how Retia is rethinking cardiovascular monitoring by moving beyond bedside hardware into software-driven, distributed intelligence that leverages data hospitals already collect. Marc discusses the recent FDA clearance of Argos Infinity, Retia’s cardiovascular intelligence software platform, and how it expands access to advanced hemodynamic insight across operating rooms, ICUs, and tele-ICU environments. He also highlights why traditional monitoring models have been too limited, how earlier detection can reduce costly delays in care, and why hospitals now need technologies that help clinicians do more with fewer resources.

Tune in to learn how distributed cardiovascular intelligence could help clinicians detect deterioration earlier, improve outcomes, and reshape how critical care decisions are made!

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Read more about Argos Infinity and Retia’s recent FDA clearance here.

What if the biggest problem in healthcare tech isn’t the tech at all, but the data behind it?

In this episode, Megan Schmidt, President and CEO of Madaket Health, and Nicole Berryman, SVP of Growth and Partnerships at Verisys, expose how healthcare’s provider data problem stems from poor data quality, not a lack of technology. The industry’s pursuit of a single “golden record” is misguided, as provider data is constantly changing and must be continuously monitored and refreshed. A data-first approach, focused on clean, validated, and actively managed data, is essential before applying technology. By partnering across credentialing, monitoring, and enrollment, organizations can create a more accurate, efficient, and proactive data ecosystem.

Tune in to hear why chasing the “golden record” may be holding healthcare back, and what a true data-first strategy looks like in practice!

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Mental health care works better when access is timely, care is coordinated, and patients receive the right support before their needs escalate.

In this episode, Lindsay Arnold Sugden, CEO of SOL Mental Health, joins Saul Marquez to discuss what it takes to build a mental health organization centered on access, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Lindsay shares how SOL Mental Health serves as a front door to care through a broad outpatient model that supports adults, children, adolescents, and couples, both in person and virtually. She explains why untreated behavioral health conditions drive major downstream medical costs, why primary care clinicians need stronger behavioral health partners, and why patient education is essential when people do not know what kind of help they need. Lindsay also highlights SOL’s W-2 employment model, weekly supervision structure, and commitment to building a more connected, less fragmented care experience for patients and providers alike.

Tune in to learn how thoughtful mental health care delivery can improve patient outcomes, strengthen provider partnerships, and reduce avoidable costs across the healthcare system.

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Behavioral addictions like gambling are real behavioral health conditions, not character flaws, and they can hide in plain sight.

In this episode, Davina Mena, Tribal Liaison for the Arizona Division of Problem Gambling, explains how behavioral addictions work and why gambling is often misunderstood, including how it can rewire the brain’s reward system much like substance use disorders. She describes how gambling addiction can surface at work through distraction, missed time, stress, and financial pressure, even when individuals appear high-functioning. Davina offers practical guidance for families and individuals, emphasizing empathy, healthy boundaries, honest self-checks, and awareness of local resources. She also urges providers to integrate brief screening questions into routine care and discusses the unique realities for tribal communities, where casinos support economic sovereignty while still posing risks that deserve proactive attention.

Tune in to better understand behavioral addictions, reduce stigma, and learn concrete ways families, providers, and communities can respond.

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