The Signal Room | AI in Healthcare & Ethical AI

Welcome to The Signal Room, your go-to podcast for expert insights on ethical AI, AI strategy, and AI governance in healthcare and beyond. Hosted by Chris Hutchins, this show explores leadership strategies, responsible AI development, and real-world implementation challenges faced by healthcare AI leaders. Each episode features deep conversations covering healthcare AI innovation, executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and how to build trustworthy AI systems that transform clinical and operational realities.

Whether you are an AI strategist, healthcare executive, or AI enthusiast committed to ethical leadership, The Signal Room equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead AI transformation effectively and responsibly.

Join us to learn from industry experts and healthcare leaders navigating the evolving landscape of AI governance, leadership ethics, and AI readiness.

Follow The Signal Room and stay updated on the latest trends shaping the future of ethical AI and healthcare innovation.

Contributors

Host

Chris Hutchins

Christopher Hutchins is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare data and analytics, known for his transformative vision and pragmatic approach to leveraging data, technology, and AI to improve community health. With over 25 years of experience spanning provider operations, data governance, and enterprise analytics, Chris has held executive roles at Northwell Health and LifePoint Health, where he led strategic initiatives to empower clinicians, streamline operations, and advance patient, centered care.

https://www.hutchinsdatastrategy.com

Guests

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Aleida Lanza

Founder & CEO of Casedok

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleidalanza/

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Healthcare AI and Leadership Challenges with Medical Records | Aleida Lanza

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Amanda Roser

VP Marketing, Social Strategy | Head of Marketing, Ketotic Hypoglycemia International | Parent advocate navigating rare disease care

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabroser/

Guest appearance on:

Healthcare AI and Rare Disease Caregiving: Why Patient Advocates Deserve a Seat at the Table | Amanda Roser

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Amit Shivpuja

Director of Data & AI Enablement at Walmart

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitshivpuja/

Guest appearance on:

Data Governance and Trust Infrastructure for Scaling AI | Amit Shivpuja

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Andre Samokish

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresamokish/

Guest appearance on:

The AI Shutdown is Here: Why Most Projects Will Fail in 2026 | AI Governance & Ethical AI Strategy with Andre Samokish

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Anitha Mareedu

Network Security Engineer at Cadence

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitha-m-a94744134/

Guest appearance on:

Healthcare AI Security Risks and Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges | Anitha Mareedu

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Asha Mahesh

AI Ethics & Responsible Data Expert

https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-mahesh-4417265/

Guest appearance on:

Ethical AI and Leadership in Healthcare: Building Responsibility into the Ways of Working | Asha Mahesh

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Brian Sutherland

Lead AI Product Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandsutherland/

Guest appearance on:

From AI Strategy to Execution: Ethical Leadership, Trust and the Operational Reality of Healthcare AI | Brian Sutherland

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Carly Caminiti

Guest appearance on:

Good People Are Quietly Quitting: Ethical Leadership, AI Strategy & Why Culture Determines AI Success | Carly Caminiti

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Carol Velandia

Founder of Equal Access Language Services

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-velandia-mba-chi-pmp-msw-560b2219/

Guest appearance on:

AI and Language Access in Healthcare: Communication Equity and Patient Safety | Carol Velandia

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Danette McGilvray

Data Quality Expert & Author

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danette-mcgilvray/

Guest appearance on:

Data Quality and AI Strategy: The Rising Cost of Ignoring Data Governance | Danette McGilvray

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David Finkelshteyn

CEO of Pivotal AI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-finkelshteyn-03191a130/

Guest appearance on:

Why AI Verification Is the Real Bottleneck in Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery | David Finkelshteyn

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Dr. Barry Chaiken

Healthcare AI & Clinical Informatics Leader

https://barrychaiken.com/

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Dr. Larry Kuhn

Organizational Psychologist & Healthcare Leadership Expert

https://www.aspirevue.com

Guest appearance on:

The Human-AI Leadership Equation in Healthcare: Trust, Psychological Safety, and the Seven Dimensions of Credible Authenticity with Dr. Larry Kuhn

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Dr. Mark Gendreau

Emergency Medicine Physician & CMO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgendreaumd/

Guest appearance on:

Healthcare Leadership: Balancing AI, Human Judgment and Clinical Trust | Dr. Mark Gendreau

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Dr. Natasha Dole

Emergency Medicine Consultant & Digital Health/AI Lead

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashadole/

Guest appearance on:

AI Regulation in ER and Clinical Judgment: Why AI Tools Must Be Designed for 3 AM, Not 3 PM | Dr. Natasha Dole

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Elena Rodin

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Gary Cao

Chief Data & Analytics / AI Officer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycao/

Guest appearance on:

Enterprise AI Journey: Agentic AI, Generative AI and Data Foundations in Healthcare | Gary Cao

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Guman Chauhan

Cybersecurity & Risk Leader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/guman-chauhan-m-s-cissp-cism-600824103/

Guest appearance on:

No Alerts, Still Breached: Ethical Leadership in AI Security and Why Undetected Cyberattacks Threaten Healthcare AI Governance | Guman Chauhan

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Keshavan Seshadri

Senior ML Engineer at Prudential Financial

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshavan-seshadri/

Guest appearance on:

AI Explainability, Algorithmic Bias, and Human-in-the-Loop Design in Healthcare | Keshavan Seshadri

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Lorraine Fernandes

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MarKeisha Snaith

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Parth Gargish

SaaS & AI Product Leader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/parth-gargish-0803b897/

Guest appearance on:

AI Healthcare Leadership and Strategy: From Hype to Real Value | Parth Gargish

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Poonam Patel

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Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee

Data Analytics & AI Strategy Leader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratnadeep-bhattacharjee/

Guest appearance on:

Healthcare Data Readiness and AI Adoption: Why 85% of Organizations Aren't Prepared |Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee

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Ritu Chakrawarty

Ritu Chakrawarty is a seasoned technology and business transformation leader with more than two decades of experience helping global enterprises modernize operations, data governance, and AI readiness. She has led large-scale digital initiatives across healthcare, financial services, and enterprise technology, guiding organizations from early strategy to sustainable adoption.

Ritu’s work centers on aligning innovation with trust — ensuring that AI systems are built with transparency, accountability, and measurable value. Known for her ability to bridge vision and execution, she’s helped executive teams design governance frameworks that keep organizations ready for what’s next, even when the spotlight is off.

Guest appearance on:

Tailoring AI Strategy for Healthcare Leaders: Product Adoption and AI Literacy | Ritu Chakrawarty

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Sid Dutta

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Susie Branagan

Trauma-Informed Nurse Executive

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-branagan-bsn-rn-b6319339/

Guest appearance on:

Human-Centered AI Governance and Just Culture in Healthcare Leadership | Susie Brannigan

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The Signal Room | AI in Healthcare & Ethical AI

Contributors

Chris Hutchins

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Aleida Lanza

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Amanda Roser

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Amit Shivpuja

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Andre Samokish

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Anitha Mareedu

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Asha Mahesh

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Brian Sutherland

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Carly Caminiti

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Carol Velandia

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Danette McGilvray

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David Finkelshteyn

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Dr. Barry Chaiken

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Dr. Larry Kuhn

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Dr. Mark Gendreau

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Dr. Natasha Dole

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Elena Rodin

Gary Cao

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Guman Chauhan

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Keshavan Seshadri

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Lorraine Fernandes

MarKeisha Snaith

Parth Gargish

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Poonam Patel

Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee

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Ritu Chakrawarty

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Sid Dutta

Susie Branagan

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Tom Davenport