Healthcare Rethink HIMSS 2025 - John Landy and Greg Surla
At HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the dynamic duo of FinThrive, CTO John Landy and Chief Information Security Officer Greg Surla, hosted a forward-thinking conversation on the state of IT security and the role AI in the healthcare industry.
The Constantly Evolving Security Landscape
In an environment where cybersecurity is constantly evolving, Greg expressed his excitement for the challenges that this entails. The healthcare sector, in particular, has seen an increase in cyber attacks, which he acknowledges necessitates a proactive approach in ensuring IT security.
Investment in Cybersecurity
Despite a disproportionate investment in cybersecurity across differing healthcare organizations, Greg emphasised FinThrive's commitment to work with both smaller and larger healthcare providers. Initiatives such as the AI and Security Customer Council illustrate FinThrive's dedication to fostering information sharing and engaging in best practices.
The Integration of AI and Security
John delved into how AI has influenced productivity in software development and testing processes. Offering insights into FinThrive's AI security framework, Greg explained their approach to managing cybersecurity threats using AI, while ensuring data security and privacy in alignment with FinThrive's business ethics.
Novel Features and Investment in Data Security
Touching upon FinThrive's investment in a data fabric platform and the subsequent launch of features such as the 30-60-90 cash flow predictor, John reiterated FinThrive's commitment to data privacy and secure AI usage.
Starting a Security Program: The Essential Steps
From a security standpoint, Greg highlighted the importance of security awareness across the organization. Due to the risk of phishing attacks, he underscored the significance of creating a culture of security consciousness as a preventive measure.
The Evolution of AI in FinThrive
John explored the democratization of AI deployment within FinThrive, noting how it has significantly impacted the manner in which it is implemented in different product development teams. He also shared insights into FinThrive's work on Agentic AI, which packages a unit of work creating a more efficient workflow.
Partnerships, Continual Learning and an Eye to the Future
Wrapping up their insightful conversation, both John and Greg reiterated the importance of the lessons learned during HIMSS 2025 and highlighted the exciting work FinThrive is doing in AI and cybersecurity. The pair concluded by inviting their clients and partners to join them in further discussions at their booth.
FinThrive continues to pave the way in end-to-end revenue management solutions for the healthcare sector, showcasing a deep understanding of the complexities of the industry, and the necessary investment in AI and cybersecurity to assure the safety of their client's data.