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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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Feb 24, 2025·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Meaningful Metrics and Stopping Breaches Before They Happen with Steven Ramirez

February 24, 2025: Steven Ramirez , VP and CISTO of Renown Health , discusses how organizations are grappling with increasingly sophisticated threats. What makes the 60-minute breach window so critical in today's threat landscape, and how are healthcare organizations reshaping their approach to identity security? As Ramirez shares insights from his journey at Renown, we explore the delicate balance between rapid threat response and strategic planning, while questioning what makes an effective cy

Feb 21, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: CISA Shake-up, Palo Alto Vulnerability, and HealthNet's $11.2M Fine with Drex DeFord

Drex covers major developments in cybersecurity including significant staffing changes at CISA, where the DOJ has laid off 130 employees and controversially granted facility access to 19-year-old Edward Korrestien. We also discuss a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0111) discovered in Palo Alto firewalls that requires immediate attention. The episode concludes with news of HealthNet Federal Services receiving an $11.2M fine for falsely certifying cybersecurity compliance in their TRICARE program

Feb 21, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Zero Trust Hospital Series: Mythbusting Zero Trust with Tamer Baker

February 21, 2025: This is the fourth episode in the Zero Trust Hospital Series . Tamer Baker , Healthcare CTO for Zscaler , dives into the myths surrounding zero trust implementation in healthcare settings. As healthcare systems grapple with digital transformation, what really stands between organizations and successful zero trust adoption? Through their discussion of real-world examples and strategic partnerships, they challenge conventional wisdom about vendor relationships and implementation

Feb 20, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Academic-Clinical Integration and Innovation Without Limits with Alistair Erskine

February 20, 2025: Dr. Alistair Erskine , Enterprise CIO and CDO of Emory Healthcare , explores the unique fusion of university and healthcare IT at Emory, challenging conventional wisdom about institutional separations. As we delve into innovative approaches to leadership, including streaming rounds and trickle feedback systems, how might these methods reshape organizational culture in healthcare? Through fascinating anecdotes from building a hospital in Qatar with unlimited resources to implem

Feb 19, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: OmniGPT Breach Claims, Italian Defense Minister Deepfake, and Hacking Collaborations with Drex DeFord

Drex covers the alleged breach of OmniGPT affecting 30,000+ users with 34M+ exposed messages. Then, sophisticated deepfake scam using Italian defense minister's voice targeting business leaders. Lastly, a growing partnership between financial cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers from Russia, China, and Iran. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation f

Feb 18, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: Building the Bridge to Better Care Through Ambient Listening with Shiv Rao

February 18, 2025: Shiv Rao , CEO and co-founder of Abridge , delves into their revolutionary ambient listening technology. Through the lens of 100+ enterprise deployments, Rao explores the delicate balance between technological advancement and clinical practicality. As the discussion unfolds, we discover how contextual reasoning is reshaping documentation and bringing joy back to clinicians. Key Points: 02:24 Feedback and Improvement Process 05:41 Building Financial Models 06:49 Clinician Love

Feb 17, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Flourish: Leading with Humility and the Art of Risk with Andrew Kerr

February 17, 2025: Andrew Kerr , CEO and Managing Partner of FortyAU and author of The Humility Imperative, draws from his transition from HCA to leading a Nashville-based software and AI consulting firm to explore essential questions about modern leadership. How does a leader maintain authenticity while driving innovation in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape? Through discussions of AI implementation in healthcare and the challenges of building sustainable company cultures, Andrew challeng

Feb 14, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Zero Trust Hospital Series: Understanding the Anatomy of a Breach with Tamer Baker

February 14, 2025: This is the third episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series . Tamer Baker , Healthcare CTO for Zscaler , dissects the anatomy of a breach—how attackers identify vulnerabilities, move laterally through systems, and execute double-extortion ransomware. How does Zero Trust disrupt each stage of an attack, preventing even compromised credentials from being useful? And can collective intelligence across organizations create a real-time defense against emerging cyber risks? Wa

Feb 13, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Deepfake Job Applicants, OpenAI's Non-Breach, and iOS Updates with Drex DeFord

A San Francisco cybersecurity company recently uncovered multiple deepfake attempts by North Korean actors during their hiring process, highlighting a growing concern in technical recruitment. OpenAI has concluded an investigation finding no evidence of a system breach, despite hackers' claims of possessing 20 million user credentials. The claimed data was likely assembled from other sources according to third-party threat intelligence. Additionally, Apple has released important security updates

Feb 13, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Unlocking New Standards of Care through Genomics with Sue Schade and Albert Oriol

February 13, 2025: Sue Schade , Principal at StarBridge Advisors , interviews Albert Oriol , CIO of Rady Children's Hospital , to discuss how genomics and technology partnerships are transforming pediatric care. How can precision medicine and newborn screening change the trajectory of a child’s life? What role does IT play in addressing workforce burnout and cybersecurity risks? And how do visionary leaders balance cutting-edge technology with operational demands? Key Points: 05:19 Advance

Feb 11, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Device Security, Federal System Concerns, and Employee Targeting with Drex DeFord

Drex explores Health-ISAC's new comprehensive paper addressing the critical aspects of medical device lifecycle security management and cybersecurity responsibilities. He discusses growing concerns among healthcare executives regarding DOGE's takeover of federal systems and its potential impact on regulatory compliance. The episode concludes with an alarming trend where cybercriminals are actively recruiting healthcare employees for insider threats, offering financial incentives for company info

Feb 11, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Road to Flourish: Career Pivot Points and What Makes a Team with Beth Lindsay Wood

February 11, 2025: Erica Williams , RTO of Texas for Ascension , sits down with Beth Lindsay Wood , CIO and CTO at Moffitt Cancer Center , to explore the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey in healthcare technology. From leading digital transformation efforts like CancerX and AI-driven clinical outcomes to navigating a career pivot between provider and consulting roles, Beth shares hard-won lessons on leadership, adaptability, and resilience. What does it take to recognize when a career