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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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Aug 8, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Smooth EHR Transitions and Enthusiastic AI Adoption with Heather Nelson and Sue Schade

August 8, 2024: Sue Schade , Principal of StarBridge Advisors , interviews Heather Nelson , SVP and CIO at Boston Children's Hospital , about the transformative power of technology in healthcare. Heather shares insights from Boston Children's recent transition to an all-Epic EHR system, highlighting the significance of internal resource utilization and the challenges of governance and willingness to change. She emphasizes the importance of connected care, the role of AI in driving transformation

Aug 7, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: AI Leadership Questions, CrowdStrike Impact, and Evolution of the CISO with Laura O’Toole

August 7, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO at SureTest joins Bill for the news. How are health systems adapting to the changing demands of RPA, and what strategies are being employed to build centers of excellence around automation? The discussion also touches on the profound impact of recent cybersecurity incidents, including the CrowdStrike breach, prompting a reevaluation of cloud strategies and the essential skills needed for CISOs in the current environment. Additionally, the conversation explores

Aug 1, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Patient Engagement and The Evolving Role of the CIO with Tressa Springmann

August 1st, 2024: Tressa Springmann , SVP, CIO, and CDO for LifeBridge Health , explores the dynamic and evolving role of the CIO in healthcare. Tressa shares her unique journey from biochemistry research to healthcare IT leadership, emphasizing mentorship's critical role and adaptability's importance in career development. As they discuss digital transformation, Tressa highlights LifeBridge Health's innovative digital front door strategy and its unexpected successes, such as the touchless check

Jul 31, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: ServiceNow on Automation and Efficiency with Drew Koerner and Muhammad Siddiqui

July 31, 2024: Bill Russell hosts a solution showcase with Drew Koerner , Healthcare CTO at ServiceNow , and Muhammad Siddiqui , CDO and CIO of Reid Health , on the transformative power of digital automation in healthcare. The conversation delves into the practical applications of ServiceNow in healthcare IT, addressing how it streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, and enhances patient care experiences. How can automating routine processes improve efficiency in healthcare systems? What rol

Jul 26, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Unified Endpoints, Rising Ransomware, and Human in the Loop with Michael Robinson

July 26, 2024: Michael Robinson , VP of Healthcare Solutions for the Americas at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. They delve into the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, emphasizing the rise in ransomware demands and the crucial need for mature security postures in health systems. How can health systems better manage the increasing threat vectors from device proliferation? What role does AI play in enhancing security measures, and how effective is the adoption of zero-trust architect

Jul 25, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Educating Families, Third-Party Risk, and Cybersecurity Compliance with Alan Cain

July 25, 2024: Alan Cain , the CISO of the Rail Delivery Group in the UK joins for this Keynote episode. With his extensive background in cybersecurity, he discusses the lessons that can be found in UK cyber regulations when applied to healthcare systems. Alan's insights into supply chain management, third-party risk, and the importance of proactive monitoring raise essential questions about the robustness of current cybersecurity practices. What measures can organizations take to ensure continu

Jul 24, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Exploring Cloud Solutions With CDW, Children’s Health, and Cook Children’s

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·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: Empowering Clinicians and Seamless Integration with Michael Robinson

July 23, 2024: In this Executive Interview Bill Russell is joined by Michael Robinson , VP of Healthcare Solutions for the Americas at Omnissa , to explore the evolution of Omnissa. How does Omnissa's independence from Broadcom enable greater agility and innovation in healthcare IT solutions? What impact will their emphasis on a seamless, secure, and efficient digital foundation have on both patient and employee experiences? The discussion delves into the integration of generative AI in healthca

Jul 22, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Regulation Realities - Navigating New Norms in Cybersecurity

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 22, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Cloud Integration, Change Management, and Communication with Melissa Pettigrew

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 18, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: NFL's Digital Athlete Project, Change Champions, and Health Insights with Jennifer Langton

July 18, 2023: Reid Stephan , VP and CIO of St. Luke’s Health System , interviews Jennifer Langton , the Senior Vice President of Health and Innovation at the NFL . The conversation delves into Jennifer's fascinating career journey, the transformative Digital Athlete Project, and the innovative use of AI to enhance player health and safety. How is the NFL working to leverage data to predict and prevent player injuries? What are the implications of integrating vast amounts of data for player heal

Jul 17, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: EPIC’s Global Growth, Ambient Advancements, and Building for the Future with Steven Hendrick

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.