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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 26, 2024·Newsday
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 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 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 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 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, 2024·2 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 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 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
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