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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.