ScAIry Stories in Healthcare:
What You Can’t See
- October 22nd, 2026
- 2:00 PM CST
Russell Teague
Chief Strategy & Security Officerr
Fortified Health Security
Dr. Murali Naidu
Chief Medical Officer
Vitea
The most unsettling moment in a scary movie is not when the monster appears. It’s when you realize it has been there the whole time.
Healthcare AI is entering that territory. As AI becomes embedded in workflows, vendor platforms, and everyday decisions, its influence can become harder to see.
In this campfire-side chat, Russell Teague and Dr. Murali Naidu will explore what happens when AI moves from innovation to infrastructure, what starts fading into the background, and what healthcare leaders need to spot before unseen risk comes back to haunt them.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Spot What’s Hiding in the Background
- Recognize When the Plot Starts to Change
- Avoid the Risk You Didn’t See Coming
- See Who’s Really Behind the Mask
- Write Your Own Happy Ending
About the presenters
Russell Teague
Chief Strategy & Security Officer
Fortified Health Security
With an illustrious career spanning over 20 years, Russell Teague’s expertise covers the spectrum of Information Security, from Healthcare, Pharma, and Life Science to Financial, Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Utility sectors.
A distinguished veteran, Russell served in the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. Throughout his cybersecurity career, he’s held multiple senior leadership roles, including Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and senior leadership roles with leading cybersecurity service providers.
His sought-after cybersecurity expertise has led him to consult with the White House on the National Cybersecurity Healthcare Strategy, contribute thought leadership to numerous publications, and presentations at leading industry conferences, including RSA, Blackhat, MUSE, HIMSS, VIVE, Healthcare IT Institute, Health Connect Partners, and Oracle Health Conference.
Dr. Murali Naidu
Chief Medical Officer
Vitea