In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze settles into The Fox and Pantry in Plymouth, MN — a space so thoughtfully designed it immediately earns your trust — and uses that feeling as the perfect lens for a conversation about AI and healthcare privacy. Over a Pineapple Mango Mint Refresher on a blazing Minnesota afternoon, Jen breaks down a growing blind spot: millions of people are using AI tools to interpret health information, but many of those tools aren't subject to HIPAA the same way your provider is. 

The app looks secure. The interface feels clinical. But confidence and verification are not the same thing. 

Key Topics Covered:  

• Why many AI health tools aren't covered by HIPAA — even when they market as "healthcare-focused"  
• What to look for in a privacy policy before uploading any medical information  
• How polished design creates a false sense of data security  
• What business owners need to know when employees use AI with patient or customer data 
• The one-minute habit that protects your most personal information 

This isn't about avoiding AI — it's about using it with eyes open. Your health history, mental health concerns, and lab results deserve the same scrutiny you'd give any tool handling your most sensitive data. 

☕ Featured Spot: The Fox and Pantry, Plymouth, MN 

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