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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.
Apr 11, 2024·The 229 Podcast
March 22: In this Interview in Action at HIMSS 2024, Bill Russell interviews Kenneth Harper , VP and GM from Nuance Communications . Harper discusses the revolutionary impact of DAX Copilot in healthcare documentation, highlighting its seamless integration into Epic and its ability to save clinicians valuable time. But with the democratization of technology, how do we ensure quality and accuracy? As organizations rush to adopt similar solutions, what distinguishes true innovation from mere imita
Apr 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex delves into the recent cyber attacks on Change Healthcare, revealing the tactics of ransomware gangs like Alpha VAKA Black Cat and Ransom Hub. With a ransom of $22 million in Bitcoin and stolen sensitive data at stake, the episode explores the harsh realities of cyber extortion in the healthcare sector. Drex also highlights the outdated National Vulnerability Database and its implications for cybersecurity. Featuring insights from Scripps Health's CE
Apr 9, 2024·The 229 Podcast
April 9 : First, we join Justin Coran , Chief Analytics Officer at Renown Health , and Steven Ramirez , Chief Information Security & Technology Officer at Renown Health , at the HIMSS conference. The duo shares their ambitious initiatives for the year, focusing on transitioning to a multi-cloud environment with AWS and Azure, and the importance of building a sustainable infrastructure that ensures security and prevents data leakage. They emphasize the critical role of analytics maturity in h
Apr 8, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex highlights crucial cybersecurity updates impacting the healthcare sector. Key points include a social engineering campaign targeting IT help desks, suggestions from the HIPAA Journal for updating security processes, insights from the HISAC annual report on resiliency, and notable cybersecurity incidents, including a foiled attempt to insert a backdoor into widely-used compression software. Sponsored by ORDR, this episode is a must-listen for staying in
Apr 8, 2024·The 229 Podcast
April 8, 2024: In this episode Bill Russell sits down with Andy Chu , Chief Product Officer at Providence Digital Innovation Group , to delve into the intricacies of healthcare product development. Andy explains the mission of his role, emphasizing problem-solving and innovation within Providence's digital landscape. Through thoughtful discussion, Andy articulates the complex process of identifying healthcare challenges, generating solutions, and ultimately building sustainable platforms. As the
Apr 5, 2024·The 229 Podcast
April 5, 2024: In this episode, Brett Oliver , CMIO of Baptist Health System KY & IN , Lacy Knight , CHIO at Piedmont Healthcare , and Matthew Sullivan , CMIO of Atrium Healthcare , have open discussion around a variety of topics. Is AI at its current stage worth the challenges it poses in terms of cost, efficiency, and interoperability. They delve into the complexities of adopting AI platforms, the need for standardization in imaging technologies, and the role of clinical decision support i
Apr 4, 2024·The 229 Podcast
March 4, 2024: In this episode of This Week Health, Bill Russell discusses Meditech’s new advancements in EHR data systems with Dara Bartels , CEO of Mile Bluff Medical Center . They discuss the evolution of their EHR system, highlighting challenges faced with dual systems, interoperability issues, and clinician burden. The conversation focuses on the implementation of Meditech Expanse coupled with Google Health's search and summarization capabilities, offering insights into how it streamlines w
Apr 3, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of The Two Minute Drill, Drex discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, referencing a Wall Street Journal article advocating for increased automation in cyber defenses. The conversation touches on the balance between technology and human oversight, the shifting roles within IT departments, particularly in healthcare, and the recent AT&T data leak. With insights into the role of CISOs and the ongoing challenge of securing sensitive information, this episode offers a n
Apr 3, 2024·The 229 Podcast
April 4, 2024: In this insightful episode, Drex DeFord , President, 229 Risk & Security at This Week Health delves into the transformative world of healthcare data management with Kevin Field , President of Clearsense , recorded at HIMSS 2024. With a rich background in healthcare technology and a pivotal role at Clearsense, Kevin shares his journey from leading Epic implementations to focusing on making healthcare data a valuable asset. But what does it truly take to organize and utilize vas
Apr 2, 2024·The 229 Podcast
April 2: In this Interview in Action from HIMSS ‘24 Ray Lowe , SVP of AltaMed , and Kevon Kothari , Chief Growth Officer at Certify , delve into the realm of patient experience. They discuss all things workflow optimization, shedding light on Certify's efforts to streamline patient intake processes and enhance the overall healthcare journey. Thought-provoking questions arise: How can technology like facial recognition improve accessibility for elderly patients? What role does automation p
Apr 1, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Dive into the latest episode of the Two Minute Drill where we explore the unexpected HIMSS-CHIME merger, uncover a cybercrime leader, and tackle new social media legislation, all with a touch of humor. Contributions & Community: Become part of the conversation and help shape future episodes by contributing stories and insights. Visit thisweekhealth.com/news and click on "Become a Contributor." Stay Connected: Don't miss out on our upcoming episodes focused on hacking healthcare. Follow our p
Mar 29, 2024·2 Minute Drill
In this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex discusses the latest in cybersecurity regulations affecting the healthcare sector. Key points include the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRSIA), new proposed reporting rules by CISA, and the Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act introduced by Senator Mark Warner. Plus, how these developments signal increased regulatory oversight for healthcare providers and the importance of public commentary in shaping these regulation
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