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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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Mar 12, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: AI Agent Collaboration and Vendor Partner Integration with Jacob Hansen

March 12, 2025: Jacob Hansen , Chief Product Officer at AvaSure , joins Bill for the news at HIMSS 2025. How will the delicate balance between augmentation and automation reshape clinical workflows? As Jacob envisions a future where AI models collaborate without human intervention, what does this mean for patient care across the continuum? With healthcare margins under pressure, the discussion highlights the critical need for open systems that deliver immediate ROI while enabling different platf

Mar 10, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: AI Cyberthreats and Giving the Power Back to the Patient with This Week Health

March 10, 2025: Our three former CIOs Sarah Richardson, Drex DeFord, and Bill Russell discuss the news from the floor of HIMSS 2025 in Vegas. What's the difference between robotic process automation and emerging agentic AI systems that adapt to changing conditions? As cybersecurity threats evolve with AI assistance, how can health systems make security training engaging rather than tedious? The conversation shifts to concerns about upcoming telemedicine reimbursement changes and their potential

Mar 3, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Making the Most of your Conference and What Makes a Salesman with Laura O’Toole

March 3, 2025: Laura O’Toole , Founder and CEO of SureTest , joins Bill for the news. They discuss what makes a conference experience truly valuable in healthcare for both health leaders and vendors. Laura shares insights on meaningful relationship-building versus transactional sales approaches, explaining how pre-work determines conference success long before booths are even set up. As the conference winds down, Laura advises on measuring success beyond lead generation, emphasizing how authenti

Feb 26, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Virtual Care Evolution and Patient Privacy Unlocked with Jacob Hansen

February 26, 2025: Jacob Hansen , CPO of AvaSure , discusses their new groundbreaking virtual assistant Vicky while exploring the possibilities and difficulties of managing multiple AI systems in a single room. How will the delicate balance between technological advancement and patient privacy shape the future of healthcare delivery? What does the future hold as healthcare technology continues to evolve, and how will the arbitration of these various systems impact the quality and efficiency of p

Feb 24, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: DeepSeek Shakes the Industry and Energy Grid Alternatives with Toby Eadelman

February 24, 2025: Toby Eadelman , CTO of AvaSure , explores the intricate dance between technological advancement and healthcare delivery. With China's DeepSeek challenging U.S. AI dominance will it force more innovation? As healthcare systems grapple with increasing energy demands due to AI technology, how do we ensure that our pursuit of cutting-edge solutions doesn't overshadow our primary mission of improving patient care? Key Points: 02:25 DeepSeek Industry Shifts 11:10 Ambient Techn

Feb 12, 2025·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Data Monitoring to Help Clinicians Rest Easy with James Wellman and Vik Patel

February 12, 2025: James Wellman , VP and CIO of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home , and Vik Patel , COO of Tido , as they explore advancing data integration, operational efficiency, and patient care. Learn what happens when a healthcare IT partnership transcends traditional vendor relationships to become a true team extension, and discover how trust-based partnerships drive success in healthcare IT. Don't miss this engaging solution showcase. Key Points: 01:28 The Power of Relationshi

Feb 10, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: DeepSeek AI Shakes the Industry and Security Counters with Drex DeFord and Bill Russell

February 10, 2025: Drex and Bill Discuss the News. How does the rapid rise of China's DeepSeek AI challenge the dominance of U.S. tech companies? As AI adoption accelerates, are policies and training enough to prevent misuse, or will enterprise browsers and stricter controls become the new standard? And with the future of mergers and acquisitions in healthcare, how can CIOs and CISOs ensure they aren’t integrating unseen security risks? Bill and Drex tackle these urgent questions, exploring the

Jan 15, 2025·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Equipping Health Systems for Downtime with Eli Tarlow and Rajeeb Khatua

January 15, 2024: Eli Tarlow , Director and Healthcare Strategist at CDW , and Rajeeb Khatua , COO of ReMedi Health Solutions , discuss their strategy to keep health systems afloat during EHR downtimes. CDW’s four-base system takes health leaders through a process of ensuring quality continuous care, to equip clinicians with the tools to function on downtime for up to and beyond a month. Get a peek into the future of healthcare preparedness in this solution showcase. Key Points: 05:28 Anal

Jan 13, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Maintaining Efficiency while Ensuring Quality and Secure Data with Jason Rose

January 13, 2025: Jason Rose , CEO of Clearsense , explores the delicate balance between accessibility, accuracy, and security in data management. Jason delves into pressing questions: How do organizations tackle the dual challenge of maintaining data integrity while protecting against cyber threats? What cultural shifts are necessary to maximize the value of 20 years of digitized healthcare data? And as mergers and acquisitions reshape the landscape, how can systems ensure efficiency without co

Dec 18, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: End of Year Recap and Looking to the Future with Bill, Drex, and Sarah

December 18, 2024: Drex, Sarah, and Bill Join to discuss the highlights of 2024 and speculate on 2025. How do third-party risks and architectural vulnerabilities in systems like Change Healthcare and CrowdStrike reshape the priorities of CIOs? Can generative AI transition into a mature, reliable force in medicine without disastrous missteps? What does the rise of cybersecurity threats and evolving cloud operations mean for organizational resilience? Key Points: 02:12 Third-Party Risks and

Dec 16, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Retaining Clinicians and Incremental Interoperability with Melissa Pettigrew

December 16, 2024: Melissa Pettigrew , Strategic Engagement Manager at Rackspace joins Sarah for the news. As U.S. healthcare organizations invest heavily in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, how can CIOs strategically allocate budgets to balance short-term needs with long-term goals? What does it take to build infrastructure that is both future-proof and agile enough to meet evolving challenges? Key Points: 03:51 Risk Management 05:22 Interoperability and AI Integration 08:46 Consumer

Dec 11, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Private Equity Risks, AI Bias, and Imaging Evolution with Lindsey Jarrell

December 11, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell , CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Together, they unpack how operating margins reflect the lingering struggles of post-pandemic healthcare systems. Are budget cuts and private equity reshaping the future of care delivery? The conversation explores critical questions about the modernization of imaging systems, the role of AI in consulting and clinical workflows, and the growing intersection of regulation, transparency, and bias in healthcare i