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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 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, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Crowdstrike Estimated Costs and Insurance Impacts with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord discusses the financial impact of the recent CrowdStrike incident, estimating healthcare losses at $1.9 billion. He explores the implications for cyber and business interruption insurance, highlighting the potential for rising insurance costs and the likelihood of litigation. Drex also delves into the broader risks associated with consolidation in the industry and the interconnected nature of cybersecurity and risk management. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.

Jul 30, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: CrowdStrike’s Crisis Clean-Up, HHS Cloud Security Gaps, and the Rise of SearchGPT

Discover the response to CrowdStrike’s recent blue screen incident and the steps being taken to prevent future issues. Learn about the critical cloud security gaps found in the Department of Health and Human Services, and get a glimpse of OpenAI’s new SearchGPT prototype, a potential game-changer in the AI search landscape. Plus, find out why cloud security company Wiz is opting for an IPO over a major deal with Google. Tune in for all this and more in just two minutes! Remember, Stay a little p

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, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: CrowdStrike's Content Update Fallout with Drex DeFord

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 23, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: New Regulations, Legislative Movements, and Costly Breaches with Drex DeFord

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 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·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, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Google and Wiz, AT&T Breach Info, and Upcoming CISA Events with Drex DeFord

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

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.