Foundations: governance, drift, and controls

In this episode, Gene German, Chief Technology Officer at Lyric, explores how small, domain-specific language models (SLMs) are driving measurable improvements in claims and payment integrity. He outlines how combining AI with human judgment can increase efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance accuracy across complex healthcare workflows. Gene also shares a practical roadmap for scaling AI, from identifying the right use cases to building the data, governance, and feedback systems needed for sustained impact.

This episode is sponsored by Lyric.ai.