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Episode #183. Why Building AI In-House Can Be Safer Than Buying It, with Brian Yam, Chief Operating Officer at Sonology

Jan 6, 2026
25:10

Episode Description

This episode is brought to you by Censinet and Outcomes Rocket.

Trust and regulation are the real bottlenecks preventing AI from safely transforming healthcare.

In this episode, Brian Yam, Chief Operating Officer at Sonology, discusses the fast-evolving role of AI in healthcare, the risks of handling protected health information, and why building AI solutions internally can enhance security and regulatory control. He explains how medical-grade data, device-agnostic platforms, and strict cybersecurity standards are key to earning clinician trust and avoiding HIPAA breaches. Brian also explores AI regulation, human-in-the-loop systems, and why healthcare AI differs from consumer technology. He shares Sonology’s mission to improve sleep health, empower individuals with understandable medical data, and reflects on career risk-taking, leadership, and lessons from sports and law.

Tune in and learn how trustworthy AI, medical-grade standards, and human oversight can responsibly shape the future of healthcare innovation!

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