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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 28, 2025·Newsday
July 28, 2025: Jacob Hansen , Chief Product and Technology Officer at AvaSure , examines how healthcare is shifting from siloed departments to cross-functional journey teams. How are these collaborative approaches finally breaking through traditional barriers that have slowed healthcare innovation? The conversation explores the emerging world of agentic AI while grappling with where automation enhances care versus where the human touch remains irreplaceable. As ambient clinical documentation tec
Jul 28, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
Even cyber pros have technical issues sometimes – our camera caught a bug, but the audio is clean and packed with security insights! July 28, 2025: Aaron Heath , CISO and Cybersecurity Counsel at the Medical University of South Carolina , and Brian Zegers , Information Security Officer at Lee Health , discuss a variety of security topics. The conversation takes a turn when both leaders address their growing concerns about AI's rapid evolution from helpful tools to autonomous agents with privileg
Jul 21, 2025·Newsday
July 21, 2025: Josh Tacey , Enterprise Architect at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. They discuss all things HIPAA security-related as the refinement process continues to advance. The conversation centers on the controversial 72-hour business continuity requirement—can health systems really restore operations within three days when current ransomware recoveries take weeks? Josh explores whether mandated network segmentation actually helps attackers by providing a standard blueprint, and why Ac
Jun 23, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
June 23, 2025: Chris Plummer , Senior Cybersecurity Architect from Dartmouth Health , discusses the realities of defending healthcare systems against sophisticated threats. Chris shares his path from childhood computer enthusiast to cybersecurity leader, including the surprising story of how he discovered a major Google security flaw that made national headlines. Why do over 6,000 hospitals still fight cyber battles independently when other sectors have found strength through consolidation? Chri
Jun 23, 2025·Newsday
June 23, 2025: Samme Diaz , Vice President of Advisory Services at Healthlink Advisors , joins Sarah for the news. How can healthcare organizations address the persistent challenge of EHR-driven nurse burnout when clunky interfaces and poor workflow integration continue to hinder their progress? And as Emory Healthcare pioneers the nation's first Apple-powered hospital environment, what possibilities emerge when consumer technology meets clinical care? Beyond the technology itself, Sarah and Sam
Jun 16, 2025·Newsday
June 16, 2025: Philipp von Gilsa , CEO of Kontakt.io , joins Bill Russell for the news. What happens when America's hospitals reach dangerous occupancy thresholds that could make them unable to function properly? And as workplace violence against healthcare workers spikes, what combination of technology and process can effectively protect staff? The conversation delves into the tension between technology capabilities and practical healthcare applications, questioning whether approaches to new in
Jun 9, 2025·Newsday
June 9, 2025: Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented challenge as potential Medicaid cuts threaten heavy IT staff reductions, but what if the real solution lies hidden in plain sight within their own systems? Jason Rose , CEO of Clearsense , discusses how "zombie applications" - applications that are neither fully alive nor completely dead - are silently draining millions from healthcare budgets. The conversation delves into the harsh realities of crisis governance models, the hidden cos
Jun 2, 2025·Newsday
June 2, 2025: Chris Jenkins , EVP of Digital Strategy and Enterprise Imaging for Healthlink Advisors , joins Bill for the news. As the industry appears to shift focus from cybersecurity to AI adoption, they explore whether this transition is happening too quickly. Then, what does it mean when four major health systems make strategic investments in companies like Rad AI? The conversation also covers Emory Healthcare's decision to deploy the first fully Apple-powered hospital, raising questions ab
May 26, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
May 26, 2025: Dennis Leber, Cybersecurity Executive with a rich military and CISO background, discusses the current healthcare landscape. Dennis shares his unique journey from police officer to cybersecurity leader, challenging common assumptions about career paths in the field. As boards increasingly face responsibility for security breaches, what fundamental communication strategies should security leaders employ when explaining complex technical risks to non-technical executives? The conversa
May 26, 2025·Newsday
May 26, 2025: Ryan Pfeffer , Head of Engineering at Notable , joins Sarah for the news. How are healthcare CIOs navigating the overwhelming influx of AI vendors in a market projected to exceed $500 billion by 2032? The conversation explores the practical challenges of integration, testing processes, and the importance of transparent, explainable features. How is natural language processing transforming healthcare communication and documentation? Ryan shares compelling success stories of staff fr
May 19, 2025·Newsday
May 26, 2025: Amy Oliver , VP of Marketing at Panda Health , joins Sarah for the news. What does World Health Day 2025's focus on maternal health reveal about global disparities, and how can digital solutions bridge these gaps? The conversation delves into alarming statistics showing the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, with 80% of these deaths being preventable. How are states addressing social determinants of health for pregnant Medicaid beneficiar
May 12, 2025·Newsday
May 12, 2025: Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson join Bill for the news. How do you prioritize when everything seems urgent? The group shares stories of impossible expectations and political realities while debating the true cost of innovation in healthcare. Bill, Drex, and Sarah discuss the rising number of CXOs who are shifting to new jobs throughout the industry. With insider insights, this discussion pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead technology in an industry where lives,
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