Bill Russell, Drex DeFord, and Sarah Richardson dissect J.P. Morgan healthcare presentations to reveal what's really being asked of technology leaders in 2026. The era of transformation talk is over; executives want friction reduced, margins improved, and growth enabled. Bill shares insights from CMIO conversations showing leaders moving beyond EHR optimization to solve real business challenges around patient access and clinical workflows. Drex and Sarah debate whether the shift toward operational excellence means CIOs should prepare to run pharmacy and lab departments next.
Key Points:
04:26 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare IT
10:17 Cybersecurity and Operational Focus
17:17 EHR Systems and Operational Efficiency
23:11 Hostage Crisis and Final Thoughts
Golf Tournament Registration: https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/686801-ThisWeekHealth
Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Questions about the Podcast?
Contact us with any questions, requests, or comments about the show. We love hearing your feedback.

© Copyright 2024 Health Lyrics All rights reserved