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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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Nov 18, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Flourish: The Key to AI-Driven Healthcare with Sherri Douville; Standards, Success, and Building Trust

November 18, 2024: In this episode of Flourish , Sarah Richardson sits down with Sherri Douville , CEO of Medigram , a visionary in healthcare technology. Sherri shares her deep-rooted insights on bridging the gap between clinical literacy and technical expertise, emphasizing the power of trust, governance, and AI ethics. Discover how she’s pioneering the IEEE UL 2933 standard to revolutionize digital transformation in healthcare and what she sees as the critical components for leaders in this s

Nov 18, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: AI in Drug Development, Complex Care, and Tech-Driven Safety with Laura O'Toole

November 11, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO at SureTest joins Sarah for the news. They question the real impact of AI on the pace of drug development—could it genuinely reduce the 15 year-long process to bring new treatments to patients? They discuss the role of clinicians in embracing automation, but will traditional mindsets hold back these advances? How can healthcare systems prioritize critical innovations without overwhelming staff with too many solutions? The conversation shifts to the rising c

Nov 15, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: DNA Data Privacy and Atlas Biomed with Drex DeFord

Drex delves into the challenges facing companies like 23andMe and Atlas Biomed, highlighting critical concerns around DNA data privacy and the impact of financial struggles on sensitive information. Learn actionable insights to tighten your organization's data agreements, ensure privacy compliance, and mitigate risks in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade S

Nov 14, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: CMIO Insights, AI Made Realistic, and Changing our Views with Dirk Stanley

November 14, 2024: Dirk Stanley , CMIO at UConn Health , takes listeners through a journey of healthcare technology's profound evolution and its impact on patient care. How does a clinical informaticist balance IT complexities and medical nuances? And what challenges arise in standardizing medical terminology, especially when simple differences in words can shape a patient's treatment? Together with host Bill Russell, Dr. Stanley examines the need for precise data standards, the promise and pitf

Nov 13, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Third-Party Risk, New Breaches, and ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ with Drex DeFord

First, learn about third-party risk management as Drex discusses the recent data breach involving Presbyterian Healthcare Services and a law firm with access to sensitive patient data. Next, explore how lapses in multi-factor authentication led to Snowflake platform hacks—and the arrest of a suspect linked to these breaches. Finally, discover the emerging threat of “Advanced Persistent Teenagers,” where young, skilled hackers are creating challenges for organizations worldwide with social engine

Nov 11, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: CrowdStrike, Health Catalyst, and a New Digital Currency with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the latest cybersecurity acquisitions as CrowdStrike expands its SaaS security capabilities by acquiring Adaptive Shield and Health Catalyst gains new strength through the acquisition of Enterprise Health. We also explore an unexpected story about Brazil’s newly launched digital currency, "DREX," and the potential cybersecurity concerns it brings. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemo

Nov 11, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Practical AI, Data Governance, and Tech Modernization with Vik Patel

November 11, 2024: Vik Patel , COO at Tido Inc. joins Sarah for the news. Vik shares his journey from hospital IT to founding Tido Inc., discussing the nuanced challenges of integrating AI and the role of strong governance frameworks in avoiding unintended biases. Together, we tackle questions of strategic prioritization, from the intricacies of data migration and legacy archiving to the pressing need for reliable, responsive tech solutions in high-stakes clinical environments. Through the lens

Nov 7, 2024·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Crisis Management, Burnout, and Innovation vs. Recklessness with Joel Klein

November 7, 2024: Joel Klein , SVP and CIO of the University of Maryland Medical System , discusses the intricate intersection of clinical experience and executive IT leadership. How can lessons learned from crisis management in the ER inform the high-stakes world of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system-wide initiatives? Dr. Klein shares candid insights on the challenges of integrating innovation while addressing clinician burnout and navigating the demands of an aging population. With r

Nov 6, 2024·UnHack the News

UnHack (the News): Unmanaged Credentials, CISO Role Shifts, and Chaos Engineering with George Pappas

November 6, 2024: George Pappas , CEO at Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices amidst resource constraints and evolving regulatory burdens. Can a split CISO role better navigate the increasing demands of compliance and governance? The show also highlights Mainline Health's strategic use of chaos engineering to test vulnerabilities and improve resilience—how does such a proactive approach redefine prepa

Nov 5, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Disinformation, Election Threats, and Healthcare Preparedness with Drex DeFord

Drex covers critical election day cybersecurity updates, highlighting disinformation campaigns from Russian and Iranian actors, potential hacking threats targeting networks and news outlets, and the importance of staying vigilant. He also shares insights from the recent Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, emphasizing key takeaways from industry leaders on maintaining resilience. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate:

Nov 4, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Get Out and Vote with Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson

November 4, 2024: Drex DeFord , President of the 229 Cyber & Risk Community, and Sarah Richardson , President of the 229 Executive Development Community, of This Week Health join Bill for the news. They delve into the intricate ties between healthcare policy and community impact, touching on issues from rural access to cybersecurity and AI regulation. As cybersecurity and data privacy take center stage, how can hospitals keep pace with ever-evolving threats? And with the complexities of AI i

Oct 31, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: HIPAA Regulations, Rapid7 Sale, and Apple's Urgent Software Fixes with Drex DeFord

Drex shares timely updates including potential changes to HIPAA regulations aimed at clarifying security rules, Rapid7's possible sale exploration and its implications, and the importance of updating Apple devices to address critical security vulnerabilities. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer