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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 14, 2025·UnHack the News
April 14, 2025: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health , joins Drex DeFord for the news. The conversation explores Chris Hughes' insights on how machine-readable security controls and dynamic monitoring could revolutionize cybersecurity frameworks. How are rural hospitals surviving in a landscape where financial constraints clash with escalating security demands? The discussion takes a critical look at the regulatory environment, where HIPAA audits have been sparse since 2017 despite record-br
Apr 7, 2025·Newsday
April 7, 2025: Drex DeFord joins Bill Russell for the news. As Oracle faces scrutiny over a potential security breach affecting their cloud infrastructure, how should healthcare organizations respond when transparency is lacking from major vendors? The conversation then tackles the VMware price shock that's disrupting IT budgets across healthcare, prompting leaders to consider: when is the right time to escape vendor lock-in, and what hidden costs lurk behind seemingly simple transitions? T
Mar 31, 2025·Newsday
March 31, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord of This Week Health explore the most impactful events in healthcare today. As cybersecurity regulations continue to advance, how do struggling systems keep up? They discuss the recent Johnson & Johnson investment of $55 billion in healthcare and what the current financial landscape means for innovation. Lastly, governance continues to be a complex issue for system leaders, but the solution could be as simple as saying “no”. Key Points: 02:56 R
Mar 24, 2025·UnHack the News
March 24, 2025: Brad Marsh (BSN, RN, CEN, CHISL) EVP for Government, Health, and Security Technology at First Health Advisory , joins Drex for the news. How do we protect healthcare systems when everyday medical devices become potential security vulnerabilities? The conversation examines why governance matters more than acquiring new security tools, how organizations should approach comprehensive risk assessment, and what healthcare leaders can learn from the operational strategies of both milit
Mar 19, 2025·UnHack the News
March 19, 2025: Troy Ament , Industry Leader for Healthcare at Palo Alto Networks Joins Drex for the News. The conversation delves into the importance of establishing relationships with law enforcement before a crisis occurs and why including them in tabletop exercises is crucial. Troy examines why threat actors deliberately target healthcare systems during weekend hours when staffing is minimal. From DDoS attacks serving as distractions to threat actors contacting board members directly, this e
Mar 17, 2025·UnHack the News
March 17, 2025: John Kirkman , VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education from Island , joins Drex for the news. With organizations managing an average of 76 different security tools—up from 64 the previous year—what approaches to rationalization and accountability might create more sustainable security postures? As John introduces the concept of user-centric guardrails rather than purely data-focused defense strategies, the discussion illuminates potential paths forward for an industry where s
Mar 12, 2025·Newsday
March 12, 2025: Jacob Hansen , Chief Product Officer at AvaSure , joins Bill for the news at HIMSS 2025. How will the delicate balance between augmentation and automation reshape clinical workflows? As Jacob envisions a future where AI models collaborate without human intervention, what does this mean for patient care across the continuum? With healthcare margins under pressure, the discussion highlights the critical need for open systems that deliver immediate ROI while enabling different platf
Mar 10, 2025·Newsday
March 10, 2025: Our three former CIOs Sarah Richardson, Drex DeFord, and Bill Russell discuss the news from the floor of HIMSS 2025 in Vegas. What's the difference between robotic process automation and emerging agentic AI systems that adapt to changing conditions? As cybersecurity threats evolve with AI assistance, how can health systems make security training engaging rather than tedious? The conversation shifts to concerns about upcoming telemedicine reimbursement changes and their potential
Mar 5, 2025·UnHack the News
March 5, 2025: Christian Boucher , Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions at Island , joins Drex for the news. How can healthcare organizations better leverage cloud solutions to shift IT resources from merely "keeping the lights on" to actually improving clinical workflows? How might healthcare leaders create more meaningful partnerships with clinicians to ensure technology enhances rather than hinders patient care? The conversation explores the delicate balance between standardization and c
Mar 3, 2025·Newsday
March 3, 2025: Laura O’Toole , Founder and CEO of SureTest , joins Bill for the news. They discuss what makes a conference experience truly valuable in healthcare for both health leaders and vendors. Laura shares insights on meaningful relationship-building versus transactional sales approaches, explaining how pre-work determines conference success long before booths are even set up. As the conference winds down, Laura advises on measuring success beyond lead generation, emphasizing how authenti
Feb 26, 2025·Newsday
February 26, 2025: Jacob Hansen , CPO of AvaSure , discusses their new groundbreaking virtual assistant Vicky while exploring the possibilities and difficulties of managing multiple AI systems in a single room. How will the delicate balance between technological advancement and patient privacy shape the future of healthcare delivery? What does the future hold as healthcare technology continues to evolve, and how will the arbitration of these various systems impact the quality and efficiency of p
Feb 24, 2025·Newsday
February 24, 2025: Toby Eadelman , CTO of AvaSure , explores the intricate dance between technological advancement and healthcare delivery. With China's DeepSeek challenging U.S. AI dominance will it force more innovation? As healthcare systems grapple with increasing energy demands due to AI technology, how do we ensure that our pursuit of cutting-edge solutions doesn't overshadow our primary mission of improving patient care? Key Points: 02:25 DeepSeek Industry Shifts 11:10 Ambient Techn
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