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The 229 Podcast

Podcasts Hosted by Bill Russell, Sarah Richardson, and Drex DeFord

In-depth interviews with healthcare CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders. Bill Russell explores the decisions, strategies, and innovations shaping healthcare transformation.

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Sep 3, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Epic’s Growing Ecosystem and Today’s AI Realities with Srini Koushik

September 2, 2024: Srini Koushik , President AI and Sustainability & CTO at Rackspace joins Bill for the news. How do healthcare organizations balance the promise of AI with the potential risks it introduces? Is the rapid advancement of AI technology outpacing our ability to manage its implications, particularly in sensitive areas like patient care? The conversation challenges listeners to consider whether AI is ready to take on the complex tasks it's designed for, or if the industry is movi

Aug 28, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Business Continuity, Upcoming PAC Systems, and All Things UGM with Lindsey Jarrell

August 28, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell , CEO of Healthlink Advisors , joins Bill for the news. How can healthcare organizations better prepare for ransomware attacks from the business side of operations? What are the implications of Epic's three-tier business continuity model? As imaging systems become more fragmented, is it time to rethink governance and enterprise architecture to ensure better performance and security across the board? Dive into these issues from a health advisors perspective in thi

Aug 19, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: AI Augmentation vs Automation and Patient Privacy under AI with Jacob Hansen

August 19, 2024: Jacob Hansen , Chief Product Officer at AvaSure joins Bill for the news. How are AI-driven solutions, like computer vision and natural language processing, reshaping the workflows in hospitals? Jacob Hansen sheds light on AvaSure's approach to leveraging AI to augment and automate care, ultimately aiming to reduce the cognitive load on clinicians and improve patient outcomes. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of data analytics in healthcare, particularly in tackli

Aug 14, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Crowdstrike and Delta Responsibility and Growth by Simplification with David Ting

August 14, 2024: David Ting , Founder and CTO at Tausight joins Bill for the news. The discussion revolves around the recent CrowdStrike incident, raising critical questions about the vulnerabilities in kernel-level coding and the rigorous testing needed to prevent such widespread disruptions. How should CIOs balance the need for rapid deployment with the risks of untested releases? The conversation further explores the intricate architecture of healthcare systems, the increasing interdependency

Aug 7, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: AI Leadership Questions, CrowdStrike Impact, and Evolution of the CISO with Laura O’Toole

August 7, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO at SureTest joins Bill for the news. How are health systems adapting to the changing demands of RPA, and what strategies are being employed to build centers of excellence around automation? The discussion also touches on the profound impact of recent cybersecurity incidents, including the CrowdStrike breach, prompting a reevaluation of cloud strategies and the essential skills needed for CISOs in the current environment. Additionally, the conversation explores

Jul 31, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: ServiceNow on Automation and Efficiency with Drew Koerner and Muhammad Siddiqui

July 31, 2024: Bill Russell hosts a solution showcase with Drew Koerner , Healthcare CTO at ServiceNow , and Muhammad Siddiqui , CDO and CIO of Reid Health , on the transformative power of digital automation in healthcare. The conversation delves into the practical applications of ServiceNow in healthcare IT, addressing how it streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, and enhances patient care experiences. How can automating routine processes improve efficiency in healthcare systems? What rol

Jul 26, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Unified Endpoints, Rising Ransomware, and Human in the Loop with Michael Robinson

July 26, 2024: Michael Robinson , VP of Healthcare Solutions for the Americas at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. They delve into the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, emphasizing the rise in ransomware demands and the crucial need for mature security postures in health systems. How can health systems better manage the increasing threat vectors from device proliferation? What role does AI play in enhancing security measures, and how effective is the adoption of zero-trust architect

Jul 24, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Exploring Cloud Solutions With CDW, Children’s Health, and Cook Children’s

July 24, 2024: Tom Stafford (Healthcare CTO at CDW ), Chris Akeroyd (Executive VP and CIO of Children’s Health ), and Theresa Meadows (SVP and CIO of Cook Children’s ) join Bill for a Solution Showcase. They discuss how initial cloud enthusiasm meets real-world challenges, such as data retrieval issues and vendor lock-in, and how these experiences shaped their current strategies. What lessons can be drawn from early cloud adoption missteps, and how do healthcare organizations ensure security and

Jul 22, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Cloud Integration, Change Management, and Communication with Melissa Pettigrew

July 22, 2024: Melissa Pettigrew , Strategic Engagement Manager at Rackspace , joins Bill for the news. They explore the rise of cloud integration in healthcare and its impact on hosting critical applications like Epic. What role does effective change management play in driving successful digital transformations? How can health systems overcome strategic alignment issues and avoid scope creep? The discussion delves into the communication challenges between technology and business units and the i

Jul 17, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: EPIC’s Global Growth, Ambient Advancements, and Building for the Future with Steven Hendrick

July 17, 2024: Steven Hendrick , SVP of Implementation and Selection at Healthlink Advisors , joins Bill for the news. They explore the growing dominance of EPIC as the leading EHR system worldwide. What will the EHR landscape look like in 10 years, and how will AI and ambient listening technology advancements revolutionize patient care? As they discuss the potential for cameras and microphones in patient rooms, the conversation shifts to ethical and logistical implications of such surveillance.

Jul 8, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Conversational AI, Patient Portals, and Navigating ROI with Scott D'Entremont

July 8, 2024: Scott D'Entremont , Chief Revenue Officer at Parlance , joins Bill for the news. They explore the persistent preference for voice communication among patients despite advancements in AI chatbots, asking if the healthcare system is ready to embrace generative AI for improving patient experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of integrating new technologies with existing systems, questioning how healthcare can balance automation and personalization. The discussion also

Jul 1, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: IT Preparedness, Data Breaches, and Apple's Privacy Moves with David Ting

July 1, 2024: David Ting , CTO and Founder of Tausight , joins Bill for the news. They delve into the ramifications of recent data breaches, particularly focusing on the CDK Global breach affecting car dealerships and its parallels to healthcare vulnerabilities. How prepared is healthcare for extended IT outages in critical sectors? David explores the Champion/Challenger model as a proactive strategy, questioning the cost and benefit of maintaining redundant systems. They further discuss the imp