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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, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord dives into the recent global cybersecurity incident caused by a CrowdStrike content update. He explains how the update led to millions of Windows machines worldwide showing the blue screen of death, the immediate impacts on various industries, especially healthcare, and CrowdStrike's steps to address the situation. Drex also highlights the efforts of IT and security professionals in resolving the crisis and the lessons learned from this unprecedented event. Remember, Stay a little pa
Jul 24, 2024·Solution Showcase
July 24, 2024: Tom Stafford (Healthcare CTO at CDW ), Chris Akeroyd (Executive VP and CIO of Children’s Health ), and Theresa Meadows (SVP and CIO of Cook Children’s ) join Bill for a Solution Showcase. They discuss how initial cloud enthusiasm meets real-world challenges, such as data retrieval issues and vendor lock-in, and how these experiences shaped their current strategies. What lessons can be drawn from early cloud adoption missteps, and how do healthcare organizations ensure security and
Jul 23, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex discusses crucial updates on upcoming cyber regulations, insights from US Senator Mark Warner's push for mandatory cyber standards, a new bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act, and the escalating costs of UnitedHealth's recent breach. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealth Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer - http
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 17, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord covers the potential $23 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz by Google's parent company Alphabet. He also discusses significant data breaches at Rite Aid and AT&T, including the implications and the latest updates. - Russell Teague Interview - https://youtu.be/GnArT9n7FUo - CISA Event - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7214345143653404673/ Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company
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 12, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into the critical feedback surrounding CISA's proposed Cyber Incident Reporting rule, addressing concerns from healthcare organizations about reporting strains and exemptions. He also covers the recent challenges faced by Snowflake due to clients leaving off multi-factor authentication and highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with the ubiquitous QR code. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/c
Jul 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine and its profound implications on healthcare cybersecurity regulations. Explore how this ruling could slow down regulatory processes when speed is crucial. Drex also discusses a major data breach involving Geisinger Health System and Nuance Communications, and wraps up with a look into the emerging digital afterlife industry, where generative AI brings back digital versions of the deceased. Remember, Stay a little
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 6, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Drex brings you the latest cybersecurity updates and insights from the healthcare sector. Learn about the forthcoming cybersecurity performance goals and healthcare regulations expected to be issued soon and the potential financial penalties for hospitals that fail to comply. Drex discusses the interconnected nature of healthcare security and the importance of third-party partners meeting higher standards. He also covers recent cybersecurity incidents, incl
Jul 3, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Drex DeFord dives into the complexities of obtaining cyber insurance for healthcare organizations, highlighting the increasing scrutiny from underwriters and the impact of weak IS governance on insurance premiums. Drex also discusses the significant issue of third-party data breaches, with healthcare leading as the most affected industry. He emphasizes the importance of strong governance and reducing complexity to mitigate risks. Tune in for valuable insigh
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
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