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February 28, 2025: This is the fifth episode in the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO at Zscaler, covers the first steps hospitals can take in their zero trust journey. Through practical insights, Tamer challenges traditional security thinking, demonstrating how organizations can achieve significant risk reduction even on day one, all while maintaining operational efficiency. Key Points:02:18 Step Zero: Identity Management03:44 Step One: Visibility07:15 Zero Trust Maturity Models09:13 High-Risk Users and Remote AccessWant to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 27, 2025: Liz Scott, Co-Executive Director and Alex’s Mom from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation explores how a four-year-old's simple lemonade stand transformed into a movement that has raised over $300 million for childhood cancer research. Can the healthcare industry's involvement reshape the landscape of pediatric cancer research? As Scott shares stories of hope, resilience, and scientific advancement, she illuminates the complex challenges families face and unveils how the foundation's expanding programs address critical gaps in care. Key Points:00:31 What is Alex’s Lemonade Stand?03:31 Impact of Donations 08:31 Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer Research12:42 Challenges and Future Goals19:11 Vision for the Next Five Years

February 26, 2025: Colin Banas, CMO of DrFirst, explores how innovation powers their medication management solutions across 2,000+ hospitals. What strategies is DrFirst implementing to combat healthcare's most pressing challenges like provider burnout and specialty medication management? With the uncertainty surrounding healthcare policy under a new administration, how is DrFirst positioning itself to remain a bedrock of stability for its partners while continuing to innovate?Key Points:02:46 Addressing Specialty Medication 03:25 Navigating New Policy05:47 AI and Future RoadmapSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 26, 2025: Amar Maletira, CEO of Rackspace, explores the evolving role of multi-cloud environments—why are CIOs now rethinking their cloud strategies after years of rapid migration? As AI continues to weave itself into every facet of IT, how can healthcare organizations effectively harness its power while navigating workforce gaps and security risks? And in a world of increasing cyber threats, what are the real challenges of securing critical healthcare workloads across hybrid infrastructures? This conversation unpacks the complexity of modern IT strategy, from cloud optimization to AI-driven automation.Key Points:02:27 The Evolution of Cloud Computing07:08 AI in Cloud Management12:03 Rackspace Security SolutionsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 25: In this episode of TownHall, Albert Villarin, MD, VP and CMIO at Nuvance Health, Christine Silvers, MD, Healthcare Executive Advisor at Amazon Web Services, Praveen Meka, MD, Senior Physician/Hospitalist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Qing Liu, Senior Solutions Architect (Healthcare) at Amazon Web Services explore the transformative impact of AI in healthcare. They discuss real-world applications such as AI for patient referrals, document processing, diagnostic tools, and personalized medicine. Examples include the development of ConsultBot for interpreting complex blood tests and the use of AI for remote patient monitoring in underserved areas. How can AI improve patient outcomes and reduce errors in clinical settings? They also address challenges like data security, ethical considerations, and bridging the technology adoption gap among clinicians. What are the biggest hurdles in implementing AI in everyday medical practice? The episode underscores the potential of AI to enhance clini

February 24, 2025: Steven Ramirez, VP and CISTO of Renown Health, discusses how organizations are grappling with increasingly sophisticated threats. What makes the 60-minute breach window so critical in today's threat landscape, and how are healthcare organizations reshaping their approach to identity security? As Ramirez shares insights from his journey at Renown, we explore the delicate balance between rapid threat response and strategic planning, while questioning what makes an effective cybersecurity professional in today's healthcare environment.Key Points:02:35 The Role of a CISTO06:29 Renown Cybersecurity Initiatives12:09 Simplification in Cybersecurity18:36 Lightning RoundSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 21, 2025: This is the fourth episode in the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, dives into the myths surrounding zero trust implementation in healthcare settings. As healthcare systems grapple with digital transformation, what really stands between organizations and successful zero trust adoption? Through their discussion of real-world examples and strategic partnerships, they challenge conventional wisdom about vendor relationships and implementation timelines. Want to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustKey Points:01:36 Zero Trust Implementation04:45 Vendor Myths 08:47 Healthcare Operations

February 20, 2025: Dr. Alistair Erskine, Enterprise CIO and CDO of Emory Healthcare, explores the unique fusion of university and healthcare IT at Emory, challenging conventional wisdom about institutional separations. As we delve into innovative approaches to leadership, including streaming rounds and trickle feedback systems, how might these methods reshape organizational culture in healthcare? Through fascinating anecdotes from building a hospital in Qatar with unlimited resources to implementing enterprise-wide ambient listening technology, what lessons emerge about innovation when traditional constraints are removed?Key Points:01:04 Combining University and Healthcare IT07:54 Rounding and Student Tech Support15:35 Lessons from Qatar: Building a Hospital21:44 Ambient Listening and AI in Healthcare30:58 Trickle Feedback and Organizational CultureSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 19, 2025: Karla Arzola interviews Julia Zhou, Healthcare Technologist and Mountaineer, who shares her extraordinary journey to the summit of Mount Everest, detailing the physical and mental battles that tested her limits. From the grueling months of training in her garage through COVID to the life-threatening moments at 8,000 meters, Julia and Karla reflect on how challenges can bring about the biggest leaps in innovation and bravery.Key Points:02:14 Julia's Everest Expedition07:58 Summit Day: Reaching the Top16:52 Reflections and Lessons LearnedSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 18, 2025: Shiv Rao, CEO and co-founder of Abridge, delves into their revolutionary ambient listening technology. Through the lens of 100+ enterprise deployments, Rao explores the delicate balance between technological advancement and clinical practicality. As the discussion unfolds, we discover how contextual reasoning is reshaping documentation and bringing joy back to clinicians.Key Points:02:24 Feedback and Improvement Process05:41 Building Financial Models06:49 Clinician Love StoriesSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 17, 2025: Andrew Kerr, CEO and Managing Partner of FortyAU and author of The Humility Imperative, draws from his transition from HCA to leading a Nashville-based software and AI consulting firm to explore essential questions about modern leadership. How does a leader maintain authenticity while driving innovation in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape? Through discussions of AI implementation in healthcare and the challenges of building sustainable company cultures, Andrew challenges conventional wisdom about certainty in leadership.Key Points:04:45 Navigating Challenges 10:11 AI advice18:13 Humility in Leadership24:16 Career  Reflections27:55 Lightning RoundSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 14, 2025: This is the third episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, dissects the anatomy of a breach—how attackers identify vulnerabilities, move laterally through systems, and execute double-extortion ransomware. How does Zero Trust disrupt each stage of an attack, preventing even compromised credentials from being useful? And can collective intelligence across organizations create a real-time defense against emerging cyber risks? Want to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustKey Points:00:53 Anatomy of a Breach06:20 Common Attack Vectors09:04 Community ProtectionSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 13, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, interviews Albert Oriol, CIO of Rady Children's Hospital, to discuss how genomics and technology partnerships are transforming pediatric care. How can precision medicine and newborn screening change the trajectory of a child’s life? What role does IT play in addressing workforce burnout and cybersecurity risks? And how do visionary leaders balance cutting-edge technology with operational demands? Key Points:05:19 Advancements in Precision Medicine15:08 Albert Oriol's Career Journey18:29 IT Collaboration22:52 Remote Work and Workforce Flexibility27:04 Work-Life Balance and Personal Well-beingSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 Relationships in Healthcare IT08:31 Operational Efficiency11:57 Proactive Monitoring 27:11 Future Innovations and Cloud MigrationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 11, 2025: Erica Williams, RTO of Texas for Ascension, sits down with Beth Lindsay Wood, CIO and CTO at Moffitt Cancer Center, to explore the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey in healthcare technology. From leading digital transformation efforts like CancerX and AI-driven clinical outcomes to navigating a career pivot between provider and consulting roles, Beth shares hard-won lessons on leadership, adaptability, and resilience. What does it take to recognize when a career change is necessary, and how do setbacks become stepping stones to greater success? Join this deep dive into the realities of leadership, career progression, and the essential skills needed to drive meaningful change in healthcare.Key Points:04:46 Career Setbacks and Pivoting11:45 Developing Leadership Traits16:06 Hiring and Team Building22:44 Keys to SuccessSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 7, 2025: This is the second episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, explores how Zero Trust Architecture is revolutionizing hospital security and operations. How does shifting from a legacy, appliance-heavy infrastructure to a streamlined, SaaS-based model allow healthcare organizations to innovate faster? Can removing external attack surfaces truly minimize risk, or does it simply shift the burden elsewhere? With patient experience, security, and operational efficiency at stake, the conversation dives deep into how healthcare leaders can do more with less—without just piling on more work. Want to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustKey Points:04:44 Risk Management in Zero Trust07:39 Operational Efficiency with Zero Trust09:14 Enhancing Patient and Clinician ExperienceSubscr

February 6, 2025: Jennifer Owens, Senior AI Program Administrator at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the evolving role of AI in patient care and provider efficiency. As AI scribes redefine documentation and predictive models refine diagnoses, are we truly seeing the impact we expect? How do we measure success—through efficiency, patient outcomes, or clinician satisfaction? And when AI sneaks into healthcare workflows, do we fully understand the models guiding critical decisions? With governance, enablement, and the delicate balance between technology and human judgment at the forefront, this discussion dives deep into AI’s future in medicine and what it takes to move from innovation to implementation.Key Points:03:40 Evaluating AI Tools13:32 AI Patient Experience21:52 Future AI ImplementationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 5, 2025: This is the first installment of our Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, breaks down Zero Trust architecture—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it has become a necessity rather than a buzzword. Can outdated infrastructure truly support the demands of modern healthcare? How do we prevent hyperconnectivity from becoming a hacker’s playground? This conversation explores how Zero Trust can prevent lateral movement in cyberattacks, enable seamless cloud integration, and build a security framework that supports—not stifles—innovation.Key Points:03:31 Challenges and Solutions in Zero Trust07:57 Cloud and Remote Work Considerations09:59 Practical Steps for Secure Digital TransformationWant to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: Th

February 4, 2025: Karla Arzola interviews Cally Cripps, VP of Information Technology and Analytics at Aurora Mental Health Center and Founder of Systemagically. How does living with a chronic condition shape a leader’s approach to corporate wellness? What systemic gaps exist in mental health care, and can technology finally close them? Cally shares her personal journey of navigating endometriosis and PCOS while climbing the ranks in IT leadership, revealing how prioritizing health can transform not just personal well-being, but also the workplace itself. Key Points:03:39 Chronic Illness Impacts07:06 Connecting Health and Leadership12:00 Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Services17:43 Innovative Dreams for Healthcare TechnologySubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 3, 2025: Joseph Zaccaria, VP of Strategy and Finance at Neteera, discusses what the future patient room will look like. Can technology seamlessly blend into clinical workflows without disrupting behavior? Joe dives into how Neteera’s passive monitoring technology leverages precision sensing to reshape care delivery across settings. Joe offers a glimpse into a future where walls do not confine healthcare.Key Points:02:08 The Future of Patient Rooms07:45 Economic and Operational Benefits11:54 Technical Aspects and InstallationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer