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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.
Jul 24, 2024·UnHack the News
July 24, 2024: Russell Teague , CISO at Fortified Health Security , joins Drex to dissect the recent global impact of a CrowdStrike update gone wrong. How do businesses effectively prepare for unexpected system failures? What lessons can be gleaned from the rapid response and recovery efforts witnessed during this crisis? The discussion delves into the intricacies of business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and the interconnected nature of modern cybersecurity. They explore the real-worl
Jul 22, 2024·Newsday
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 22, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
UnHack (the Podcast) : Regulation Realities - Navigating New Norms in Cybersecurity July 22, 2024: In this episode of Unhack the Podcast, Drex DeFord brings together top healthcare CISOs to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations and how healthcare organizations prepare to meet these new requirements. Featuring insights from Jason Elrod, Jigar K., Greg Garneau, and Aaron Weismann, the discussion covers challenges such as impending regulations, government mandates, and
Jul 19, 2024·UnHack the News
July 19, 2024: Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr joins Drex for the news. They explore the persistent vulnerabilities of medical devices, highlighting the importance of segmentation and the challenges posed by unpatched systems. How can healthcare organizations balance the need for cybersecurity with the operational realities of small, resource-constrained hospitals? Drex and Wes also delve into the implications of upcoming regulations and the potential benefits and limitations of te
Jul 17, 2024·Newsday
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 15, 2024·UnHack the News
July 15, 2024: Russell Teague , CISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. They explore how ransomware is not only increasing in frequency but also inflating cyber insurance costs, raising questions about the future of coverage and premiums. How do health organizations balance the need for cyber insurance with the rising cost and risk of breaches? They also discuss the pervasive issue of third-party data breaches and the extended risk to fourth and fifth parties. How can health s
Jul 8, 2024·Newsday
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
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
Jun 24, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
UnHack (the Podcast) : Cybersecurity Synergy: Strengthening CISO and CTO Partnerships in Healthcare June 24, 2024: In this episode of UnHack the Podcast, host Drex DeFord dives deep into the critical relationship between CISOs and CTOs in healthcare. Featuring insights from top cybersecurity leaders, the discussion explores how these key roles can collaborate effectively amidst inherent conflicts. Learn how empathy, open communication, and strategic compromise can lead to stronger cybersecurity
Jun 24, 2024·UnHack the News
June 24, 2024: Cristian Rodriguez , the Field CTO of the Americas at CrowdStrike , joins Drex for the news. The conversation delves into the growth of CrowdStrike from a 100-person team to a 9,000-strong cybersecurity powerhouse. How do organizations adapt their incident response plans when adversaries infiltrate their communication systems? What motivates cybercriminals, and how does the quest for recognition shape their activities? The episode also touches on the psychological profiles of cybe
Jun 17, 2024·UnHack the News
July 17, 2024: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health , joins Drex for the news. They delve into the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity in healthcare, focusing particularly on the vulnerabilities of rural hospitals. How do rural healthcare providers manage thin operational margins and still maintain robust cybersecurity? How can boards and executives balance regulatory compliance with genuine safety? They also discuss the rising importance of board-level governance in cybersecurity and t
Jun 10, 2024·Newsday
June 10, 2024: Sarah Richardson , President of Exec Development at This Week Health , joins Bill for the news. They discuss Epic's groundbreaking move to release an open-source AI validation tool on GitHub, questioning what this signifies for AI equity and usability in health systems. The conversation delves into the challenges CIOs face in proving ROI for AI investments, prompting us to consider how governance and data quality play pivotal roles in successful AI integration. Sarah's insights on
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