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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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Apr 15, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: The Evolving Role of CIOs and AI in Healthcare's Future with Lindsey Jarrell

April 15, 2024 : Lindsey Jarrell , CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Amidst a backdrop of financial turbulence and technological advancements, Jarrell and our host dissect the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare sector today. How has the financial impact of recent healthcare changes reverberated through the industry, and what does it mean for future business continuity and dependency management? The conversation takes a critical turn towards the role

Apr 10, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: How Baptist Health Enhanced Clinician Experience by Saving 7 Million Clicks with DrFirst

April 10, 2024: In this engaging episode from VIVE 2024 in Los Angeles, we delve into the transformative journey of Baptist Health Jacksonville under the leadership of Stacey Johnston , Chief Application Officer, and their remarkable achievement of a ten-star EPIC implementation. The conversation also focuses on the clinician experience, specifically medication reconciliation (MedRec) challenges, as Colin Banas , Chief Medical Officer with DrFirst , outlines the persistent hurdles despite advanc

Apr 8, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Mandates, Regulations, and Other Ways to Protect Your Data with David Ting

April 8, 2024: David Ting , Founder and CTO at Tausight joins Drex DeFord , President, 229 Risk & Security at This Week Health for the news. As we delve into the conversation, Ting shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly in light of recent high-profile cyber events. How will increased regulations and mandates impact healthcare organizations, and is there a balance to be struck between compliance and g

Mar 27, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: The Journey of Automation at Children's Health with SureTest

March 26, 2024: Live from ViVE, Bill Russell joins Children’s Hospital CIO Chris Akeroyd and SureTest ’s President & COO Mark Scruggs to talk about testing automation. How does the intersection of automation and healthcare redefine the roles of IT professionals within the industry, particularly in relation to human versus automated processes in testing and quality assurance? What strategies can be employed to build trust in automated systems among healthcare professionals, ensuring these tec

Mar 25, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: AI and Nurses, Change Healthcare, and the Role of the CIO with Drex Deford and Bill Russell

March 25, 2024: Drex DeFord , President, 229 Cyber/Risk Community at This Week Health joins Bill for the news. Does the integration of AI devalue the nursing profession, or does it offer a pathway to enhance the care they provide by offloading mundane tasks? Furthermore, we explore the accountability quandary posed by AI's increasing involvement in patient care. Who bears the responsibility when AI fails to catch a critical health issue? This episode also takes a deep dive into the recent cybers

Mar 20, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Navigating Application Rationalization and Application Archiving with Clearsense

March 20, 2024: In this solution showcase with Tanya Wrathell , Manager of IT Operations for one of the largest non-profit, faith-based health organizations, they delve into the complexities and strategic approaches to application archiving and rationalization within a sprawling healthcare system spanning 27 states. How did their partnership with Clearsense help to ease the transition? Wrathell shares invaluable insights into their journey towards becoming an Epic shop, revealing the nuanced dec

Mar 18, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Change Healthcare, Application Rationalization, and Site of Care with Laura O’Toole

March 18, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO at SureTest joins Bill for the news. From the stark realities of homelessness and its communal aspects to the intricate challenges of healthcare security and the implications of major cyberattacks, Laura lends her insights into the resilience and adaptability of the healthcare sector. How do communities form in the midst of societal challenges like homelessness, and what can we learn from their solidarity? With the recent formidable cyberattack on Change Healt

Mar 11, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Marketing at Events and Security Breach Response Strategies with Samuel Hill and Drex DeFord

March 11, 2024: Samuel Hill , Head of Marketing, and Drex DeFord , President of the Cyber and Risk Community, at This Week Health join Bill for the news at ViVE. They delve into the intricate world of healthcare technology, discussing the recent Change Healthcare breach, communication strategies during cybersecurity incidents, the evolution of marketing tactics at industry events like ViVE, and the challenges faced by vendor partners in navigating multiple conferences. They explore the effective

Mar 4, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Straight from ViVE 2024 with Charles Boicey and Drex DeFord

March 4, 2024: Charles Boicey , Chief Innovation Officer at Clearsense joins Bill and Drex for the news. They delve into a multitude of topics surrounding the modern healthcare technology landscape at VIVE 2024, LA. What are some of the prevalent risks in the cyber world that health professionals are being confronted with today? Dig into these and other questions in this episode as Charles discusses his work in India, recent happenings in Change Healthcare as well as the controversial implicatio

Feb 26, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: LockBit Shutdown, Healthcare Conferences, and Navigating Cloud Security with Drex DeFord

February 26, 2024: Drex DeFord , President of Cyber and Risk Community at This Week Health , joins Bill for the news. They explore the impact of cybersecurity on healthcare, illustrated by the shutdown of LockBit ransomware operations, and the implications for the industry. How does the arrest of cyber criminals and the seizure of decryption keys alter the landscape of health IT security, and what does it signify for future cybersecurity strategies? The conversation shifts to the nuances of heal

Feb 19, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: New Cyber Threats, Financial Feedback, and Integrated IT Teams with Lindsey Jarrell

February 19, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell , CEO at Healthlink Advisors , joins Bill for the news. How can healthcare organizations better prepare for and defend against sophisticated cyber attacks, like the one involving a deepfake CFO that led to a significant financial loss? What strategies should health IT leaders adopt to ensure their operations remain robust and responsive to the ever-evolving demands of healthcare delivery? With the financial landscape of healthcare institutions showing signs of

Feb 12, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: What does Government Involvement In Cybersecurity Look Like with Wes Wright

February 12, 2024: Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr , joins Bill for the news. As we tread the path of progress, how far have we come since the introduction of meaningful use in healthcare? Has healthcare effectively capitalized on the digital wave set in motion by the electronic health records (EHR)? These questions form the crux of our conversations as they discuss the origin, trajectory, and the potential future of healthcare security. The advent of AI has undoubtedly catapulted