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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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Feb 12, 2025·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Data Monitoring to Help Clinicians Rest Easy with James Wellman and Vik Patel

February 12, 2025: James Wellman , VP and CIO of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home , and Vik Patel , COO of Tido , as they explore advancing data integration, operational efficiency, and patient care. Learn what happens when a healthcare IT partnership transcends traditional vendor relationships to become a true team extension, and discover how trust-based partnerships drive success in healthcare IT. Don't miss this engaging solution showcase. Key Points: 01:28 The Power of Relationshi

Feb 10, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: DeepSeek AI Shakes the Industry and Security Counters with Drex DeFord and Bill Russell

February 10, 2025: Drex and Bill Discuss the News. How does the rapid rise of China's DeepSeek AI challenge the dominance of U.S. tech companies? As AI adoption accelerates, are policies and training enough to prevent misuse, or will enterprise browsers and stricter controls become the new standard? And with the future of mergers and acquisitions in healthcare, how can CIOs and CISOs ensure they aren’t integrating unseen security risks? Bill and Drex tackle these urgent questions, exploring the

Jan 15, 2025·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Equipping Health Systems for Downtime with Eli Tarlow and Rajeeb Khatua

January 15, 2024: Eli Tarlow , Director and Healthcare Strategist at CDW , and Rajeeb Khatua , COO of ReMedi Health Solutions , discuss their strategy to keep health systems afloat during EHR downtimes. CDW’s four-base system takes health leaders through a process of ensuring quality continuous care, to equip clinicians with the tools to function on downtime for up to and beyond a month. Get a peek into the future of healthcare preparedness in this solution showcase. Key Points: 05:28 Anal

Jan 13, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Maintaining Efficiency while Ensuring Quality and Secure Data with Jason Rose

January 13, 2025: Jason Rose , CEO of Clearsense , explores the delicate balance between accessibility, accuracy, and security in data management. Jason delves into pressing questions: How do organizations tackle the dual challenge of maintaining data integrity while protecting against cyber threats? What cultural shifts are necessary to maximize the value of 20 years of digitized healthcare data? And as mergers and acquisitions reshape the landscape, how can systems ensure efficiency without co

Dec 18, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: End of Year Recap and Looking to the Future with Bill, Drex, and Sarah

December 18, 2024: Drex, Sarah, and Bill Join to discuss the highlights of 2024 and speculate on 2025. How do third-party risks and architectural vulnerabilities in systems like Change Healthcare and CrowdStrike reshape the priorities of CIOs? Can generative AI transition into a mature, reliable force in medicine without disastrous missteps? What does the rise of cybersecurity threats and evolving cloud operations mean for organizational resilience? Key Points: 02:12 Third-Party Risks and

Dec 16, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Retaining Clinicians and Incremental Interoperability with Melissa Pettigrew

December 16, 2024: Melissa Pettigrew , Strategic Engagement Manager at Rackspace joins Sarah for the news. As U.S. healthcare organizations invest heavily in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, how can CIOs strategically allocate budgets to balance short-term needs with long-term goals? What does it take to build infrastructure that is both future-proof and agile enough to meet evolving challenges? Key Points: 03:51 Risk Management 05:22 Interoperability and AI Integration 08:46 Consumer

Dec 11, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Private Equity Risks, AI Bias, and Imaging Evolution with Lindsey Jarrell

December 11, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell , CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Together, they unpack how operating margins reflect the lingering struggles of post-pandemic healthcare systems. Are budget cuts and private equity reshaping the future of care delivery? The conversation explores critical questions about the modernization of imaging systems, the role of AI in consulting and clinical workflows, and the growing intersection of regulation, transparency, and bias in healthcare i

Dec 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Educating Clinicians, Downtime Resilience, and Clinical Collaboration with Brad Marsh

December 9, 2024: Brad Marsh , EVP of Government Health Technology & Security at First Health Advisory , joins Sarah for the news. How do clinicians evolve from being cybersecurity vulnerabilities to invaluable assets in the fight for patient safety? What role does federal legislation play in bridging rural and urban healthcare security gaps? Can healthcare systems truly prepare for the increasing reality of 30-day downtimes, and how does that impact continuity of care? Brad offers profound

Dec 2, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Leading the Charge In Personalised Patient-Centered Care with Scott D’Entremont

December 2, 2024: Scott D’Entremont , CRO at Parlance , joins Bill for the news. How can health systems create seamless patient experiences while addressing administrative burdens? Can AI help rural health providers overcome resource challenges and improve access? What steps should organizations take to balance consumer-centric innovation with operational efficiency? Together, they dive into the economics of AI, the complexities of integrating advanced technology into existing workflows, and the

Nov 25, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Driving Change Through Practical ROI and Data Enablement with Jason Rose

November 25, 2024: Jason Rose , CEO at Clearsense joins Bill for the news. Jason Rose, CEO of ClearSense, explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare technology transformation. How can organizations address application decommissioning while maintaining data integrity? What role does data enablement play in reducing costs and improving clinical outcomes? And in an era of increasing cybersecurity threats, how can CIOs and CISOs effectively manage third-party risks while fostering a cul

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 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