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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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Oct 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Bringing Care to the Patient and Apple’s Big Healthcare Goals with Ryan Busing

October 9, 2024: Ryan Busing , Strategic Sales Director, Healthcare East at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. How are health systems like Mass General Brigham revolutionizing patient care by setting up acute care in patients' homes? The conversation explores the role of secure digital platforms in facilitating seamless patient experiences, the impact of new AI tools like Apple's Edge technology, and how these changes might alter the very fabric of healthcare. As home care becomes more common, w

Oct 7, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Particle Lawsuit Revisited and Lessons from Epics Success with Laura O’Toole

October 7, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO and Founder at SureTest joins Bill for the news. The lawsuit against Epic’s alleged monopolistic behavior is also discussed—does its strong client satisfaction reflect a true monopoly, or is it simply good business? They touch on Epic’s recruitment strategy—how does hiring for culture impact the long-term success of tech giants? The episode ends on leadership, with reflections on gender diversity in healthcare and the power of effective hiring processes. Can

Sep 23, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: CFO-CISO Collaboration and Encouraging Healthy Growth with John Kirkman

September 23, 2024: John Kirkman , VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island joins Drex for the news. They dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly the crucial relationship between CISOs and CFOs in mitigating cyber risks. How do budget constraints and evolving technologies challenge security leaders, and can collaboration across departments simplify security while saving costs? What can healthcare organizations learn from recent outages like CrowdStrik

Sep 23, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Finding the Essential Information In a Fast-Changing World

September 23, 2024: Drex DeFord interviews several healthcare cybersecurity leaders to explore how professionals stay ahead of evolving cyber threats amidst a flood of information. Can tapping into community knowledge and aggregating threat intelligence from organizations like HISAC and Gartner truly provide an edge in cybersecurity? What role do internal IT teams play in cybersecurity intelligence, and how can organizations strengthen business continuity and resilience in the face of ransomware

Sep 11, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Health IT's Future- VMware Cloud Foundation and AI with Mary Washington Hospital

September 11, 2024: In this Solution Showcase from VMware Explore in Las Vegas, we sit down with Michael Miller , Enterprise Solutions Technical Architect at Mary Washington Hospital, and Marjorie Abdelkrim , U.S. Healthcare Solutions Lead at VMware by Broadcom . The discussion covers key innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of disaster recovery and IT resilience in a post-COVID world. Learn how these technologies transform healthcare operati

Sep 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Calculating Risk, CTO & CIO Dynamics, and Courageous Experimentation with Wes Wright

September 9, 2024: Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr joins Bill for the news. How has the organic growth of health IT led to inefficiencies in system upgrades? As the conversation shifts to bold experiments in IT, they discuss the role of imagination and courage in leadership—can healthcare systems afford to play it safe, or does innovation require calculated risk? The conversation also touches on the significant stress of roles like CIOs and CISOs. Key Points: 02:52 Why Does Healthc

Sep 4, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Cure-All or Co-Pilot? Discussions of AI and Technology Adaptability with Jacob Hansen

September 4, 2024: Jacob Hansen , CPO at AvaSure joins Bill for the news. The discussion delves into how healthcare systems leverage AI and virtual care platforms to enhance patient engagement, reduce wait times, and optimize clinician efficiency. How can we balance the integration of AI while maintaining the human touch in patient care? As the healthcare industry embraces new technologies, what role does simplicity play in meeting diverse patient needs across generations? Key Points: 01:4

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 26, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Journey of the CISO: Advice From the Past and Discussions of the Future

August 26, 2024: Drex DeFord dives into the often unexpected journeys of healthcare CISOs, unraveling how their varied career paths—from helpdesk roles to legal backgrounds—have shaped their current positions. Discussion focuses on how these leaders navigated the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and what advice helped them on their journey. Drex is joined by Shawna Hofer, CISO of St. Luke in the wrap-up segment further to discuss these issues and their personal experiences. Key Points:

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