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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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Mar 18, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24: Cybersecurity in the Zero Trust Age with Kate Pierce and Tamer Baker

March 18, 2024: In this 2024 ViVE IIA double feature health leaders Kate Pierce , Senior vCISO at Fortified Health Security , and Tamer Baker , CTO at Zscaler . Pierce delves into the complex landscape of healthcare cybersecurity, with a particular focus on third-party risks, the implications of the Change Healthcare breach, and the burgeoning field of zero trust. How are health systems navigating the murky waters of third-party risks, and what lessons can be drawn from recent breaches to fortif

Mar 15, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Leading the Charge with Technology Integration in Healthcare Systems with Donna Roach

March 15, 2024: In this insightful episode Donna Roach , CIO at University of Utah Health , engages in a deep conversation about the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of innovative technology in healthcare settings. They delve into the intricacies of rolling out new systems to ambulatory doctors, the critical role of budgetary reviews, and the importance of demonstrating efficiency. Through anecdotes and practical examples, they explore the impact of technology on patie

Mar 14, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Mike Smith, KLAS and David Ting, Tausight

March 14: Today on the Conference channel, it’s a double Interview in Action live from ViVE 2024. First, Bill speaks with Mike Smith , VP of Business Development at KLAS .As the healthcare landscape rapidly transforms, understanding how technological solutions are performing becomes paramount for advancing patient care. Mike shares how KLAS, through extensive provider feedback and analysis, identifies the "best in class" vendors, shining a light on who's excelling and who's faltering in deliveri

Mar 11, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24: Sameer Sethi, Hackensack Meridian Health & Jason Rose, Clearsense

March 11, 2024: In this Interview In Action double feature Sameer Sethi of Hackensack Meridian Health and Jason Rose of ClearSense explore the topics ranging from AI data organization analytics to improving platform technology in healthcare. How is Hackensack Meridian leveraging AI and RPA to predict patient needs and improve decision support within the clinical workflow? What role does Google's cloud platform play in accelerating access to vital health data? Then, Jason Rose addresses how

Mar 8, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Dark Web Drama: Navigating the Chaos of Cyber Threats

In this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex delves into the latest saga of cybercrime affecting Change Healthcare, where internal conflicts among cybercriminals expose terabytes of sensitive data. Discover the intrigue of Black Cat's betrayal and the potential fallout for healthcare data security. Plus, insights on the legal repercussions of ransomware attacks and how organizations can possibly mitigate damage. Join us for a gripping discussion on the real-world implications of cyber warfare and

Mar 8, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Highlights from ViVE Interviews in Action

March 8, 2024: Live from ViVE, Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson hit the floor to interview healthsystem leaders across the board. Sharing top of mind and any innovative ideas, this episode covers quickfire answers to some prevalent questions. Highlights include interviews with Daniel Nigrin (CIO for MaineHealth ), Theresa Meadows (CIO for Cook Children's ), Jeffrey Blade (VP of Applications for Fairview Health Services ), Jason Swoboda (Director of Innovation for Tampa General ), Steve Eckert (C

Mar 7, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Daniel Nigrin, MD, MaineHealth & Scott D'Entremont, Parlance

March 7: Today on the Conference channel, it’s a double Interview in Action live from ViVE 2024. First, Drex speaks with Daniel Nigrin, MD , Chief Information Officer at MaineHealth . The complexities of advancing healthcare systems post-pandemic take center stage as well as the interplay between established vendors and emerging innovators at conferences like ViVE. Does this synergy hint at a new era of collaboration in health technology, offering a beacon of hope for more agile and innovative h

Mar 6, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Terri Couts, Laura O'Toole, and Michael Matthews

March 6, 2024: In this episode of This Week Health, it’s a double Interview In action with Terri Couts from the Guthrie Clinic and then Laura O’Toole of Suretest & Mike Mattews at Yale New Haven . They delve into the transformative journeys of healthcare institutions as they navigate through the complexities of modern IT challenges and innovations. From the expansive operations of the Guthrie Clinic to the intricate automation projects at Yale New Haven Health, our guests share their firstha

Mar 5, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Revelations and Cybersecurity Updates - Navigating New Terrain

In this episode of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex delves into the evolving drama surrounding Change Healthcare's encounter with ransomware, including the complexities of ransom payments and the treacherous landscape of ransomware as a service models. Amidst the backdrop of the Change Cyber event, two critical developments in cybersecurity went under the radar: the release of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0, introducing a new focus on governance, and the Health Sector Coordinati

Mar 4, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Theresa Meadows and Toby Gouker

March 4: Today on the Conference channel, it’s a double Interview in Action live from ViVE 2024. First, Drex speaks with Theresa Meadows , Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Cook Children’s Health Care System . Delving into the realities of clinician burnout, her efforts towards a happier, more effective workforce are prominent. Theresa discusses a problem-based approach focusing on mitigating burnout and improving workflow efficiency. With a myriad of tech innovations floa

Mar 2, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Beyond the Breach: A Closer Look at Cybercrime Syndicates and Healthcare's Cyber Crisis

In an in-depth special of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex unpacks the aftermath of a significant cyber event shaking the healthcare sector, spotlighted by the recent attack on Change Healthcare. This episode takes you behind the scenes of cybercrime syndicates, revealing their sophisticated organizational structures and strategies. Drex delves into the disruptive ransomware attack by Black Cat, highlighting its far-reaching impact on healthcare organizations nationwide and comparing it to

Mar 1, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Unraveling the Change Healthcare Cyber Crisis: A Deep Dive

In this extended edition of the Two Minute Drill, Drex takes us through the aftermath of the Vive conference, focusing on the significant cyber attack on Change Healthcare and its ripple effects across the healthcare industry. He discusses the downfall of the LockBit King, the resurgence of the Black Cat ransomware group, and how these events culminate in unprecedented disruptions in healthcare services nationwide. This episode not only sheds light on the intricacies of ransomware as a service b