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January 30, 2025: Chad Brisendine, VP and CIO of St. Luke's University Health Network, explores the transformative journey of healthcare technology. How does a hospital room evolve into a hub of AI-powered care while ensuring patient-centered innovation? What challenges arise when integrating virtual nursing, telehealth, and ambient technologies at scale? As the conversation traverses from imaging solutions to price transparency, how do leaders like Chad balance rapid technological advancements with long-term strategies? Key Points:04:30 The Hospital Room of the Future16:00 Enterprise Imaging Solutions22:31 Patient Experience and Price Transparency26:05 Leadership and Team MotivationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 29, 2025: Dustin Leek, Executive Healthcare Strategist for CDW, explores the necessity of partners with clinical experience and CDW’s current focuses. What role does data governance play in unlocking AI’s potential in healthcare? As financial pressures mount on health systems, what strategies can CIOs and CTOs employ to maximize operational efficiency without compromising care? You don’t want to miss this interview in action.Key Points:02:46 CDW’s Unique Team and Approach04:36 Security, Data, and AI07:57 Upcoming Events and Speaking EngagementsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 28: Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Luke’s Health System speaks with Todd Dunn, CEO and Founder at The Innovators Journey. Todd is a seasoned innovator in healthcare with experience at Intermountain Health and Advocate Health. He explains what AKIs are and how they differ from chronic kidney diseases. Could early detection be the key to preventing the devastating effects of AKIs? What if catching AKIs early could save millions for healthcare providers? Todd shares the potential of innovative solutions like Accuryn Medical's automated urine flow technology and provides insights into change management. Could this technology transform kidney care? The episode emphasizes the need for system-wide adoption of advanced technology to better manage AKIs and improve patient care. Isn’t it time to leverage these breakthroughs for better outcomes?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 27, 2025: Matt Christensen, Sr. Director of Cybersecurity and Intermountain Health, delivers an insightful discussion on the intricate balance of technology, leadership, and the human factor in cybersecurity. How does Intermountain Health’s approach to systemic risk reimagine third-party management in healthcare? Why is the human element—often labeled the weakest link—still undervalued despite its role in 90% of breaches? Matt reflects on the paradox of advancing technology overshadowing foundational cyber hygiene, sharing his experiences with governance, risk, and compliance. Key Points:04:38 The Human Element in Cybersecurity11:22 The Firehouse Can't Burn Down14:48 Lightning Round: Personal Insights19:45 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

January 23, 2025: Aneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia, tackles the promises and pitfalls of data-driven healthcare transformation. How do economic incentives shape the use of technology in healthcare? With the adoption of AI and large language models, are we nearing a future where personalized, evidence-based care becomes the norm—or are we still bogged down by regulatory and cultural barriers? Aneesh explores the "good, bad, and ugly" of data-driven healthcare, the impact of AI on clinical decision-making, and the ethics of transparency in patient communication.Key Points:01:38 Data: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly17:48 Economic Incentives in Healthcare22:32 Medicaid Explored36:52 Data Sharing and Risk Adjustment41:04 Value-Based Care and Future PlansSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 22: Today on the Conference channel, it’s an Interview in Action with Lindsey Jarrell, Chief Executive Officer at Healthlink Advisors. They discuss the major challenges and trends in healthcare for 2025. What exciting advancements can we expect in the realm of enterprise imaging? How can health systems get the most out of their Epic EHR investment? Lindsey highlights the need for an Epic-first mentality and cross-departmental integration. What does it take to ensure effective business continuity in the face of increasing cyber threats? Lindsey shares HealthLink Advisors' commitment to mission-driven consulting and organic growth, detailing their unique approach to client relationships. The discussion also explores how AI could revolutionize imaging and address shortages in radiology. How is the industry shifting to leverage these new technologies? Listen in for valuable insights to help navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week H

January 21, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, Hosts Jeremy Meller, CIO at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as they dive into the intricacies of building a new state of the art hospital. Together, they reveal the guiding principles of saving time, supporting better decisions, and enhancing patient experiences. How do you integrate 90 robots, IoT-connected devices, and AI to balance innovation with practicality? What lessons emerge from managing change across thousands of staff and adapting to unforeseen challenges? Jeremy shares insights on what it takes to pioneer new standards in healthcare while addressing the rising complexities of patient care.Key Points:02:11 Building a Smart Hospital05:55 Innovative Technologies Deployed15:36 Challenges and Change Management21:27 Future Priorities and TechnologiesSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 20, 2025: Join Sarah Richardson in conversation with Lynn Shapiro Snyder, a trailblazing healthcare regulatory lawyer with 45 years of experience at Epstein Becker Green. From her early days helping in her family's pharmacy to founding the Women's Business Leaders of U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation (WBL), Lynn shares intimate insights about navigating Washington DC's healthcare policy landscape. Discover how one frustrated executive's search for peer connection sparked a movement growing to 1,600 members across 49 states. Lynn offers unique perspectives on healthcare innovation cycles, the future of women's health technology, and what it takes to influence policy change - whether you're inside or outside the Beltway.Key Points:04:26 Challenges and Achievements in Healthcare Law10:21 Founding Women's Business Leaders (WBL)17:09 Navigating Healthcare Policy in Washington, D.C.34:05 Future of Healthcare and Women's HealthSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDo

January 17, 2025: William Morris, CMO of Ambience Healthcare, explores the transformative potential of Ambience’s solutions in healthcare workflows. They delve into the intricacies of subspecialty language modeling, ROI for health systems, and the promise of seamless EHR integration. What is the difference between ambient documentation services becoming the cornerstone of modern clinical workflows or just another administrative burden? Key Points:04:18 Specialty Documentation06:44 Financial and Coding Wins09:47 Workflow Integration11:34 Ambient ROISubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 16, 2025: Keith Perry, CIO and SVP of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses how to plan for the facilities of the future with today’s technology. What does AI mean for pediatric cancer care, and how do you harness its potential without unleashing complexity? How does the deeply human mission of St. Jude shape its technological strategy? From rethinking care delivery to accommodating families in crisis, Keith reveals the intricacies of a CIO's role in shaping both infrastructure and culture.Key Points:04:24 Family-Centered Care at St. Jude10:46 AI Outlook and Innovations16:41 Advice for Aspiring CIOs20:49 Partnerships and Vendor Relationships22:58 Culture at St. Jude and ITSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 Analogy: Healthcare and Aviation10:39 First Base: Assessment 14:41 Second Base: Remediation15:26 Third Base: Soft Tabletop Exercises16:04 Home Run: Downtime Simulation19:06 Financial and Operational ConsiderationsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center, hosts Joseph Longo, SVP and CDIO of Parkland Health. How can organizations prioritize emerging technologies like ambient listening and virtual nursing without losing sight of their immediate operational needs? What leadership strategies help align IT teams with the mission of saving lives while navigating the evolving roles in healthcare IT? And how does a hospital balance the need for cybersecurity with the necessity of accessibility? Dive into this rich discussion of innovation, purpose, and the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare IT.Key Points:03:43 Leadership and Innovation at Parkland14:53 Change Management17:17 Evaluating New Technologies32:41 Cybersecurity in Healthcare36:32 Career Journey and Professional InsightsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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January 9, 2025: Duc Lai, CISO and VP of the University of Maryland Medical System, shares a compelling journey from war refugee to military academy graduate, and ultimately, to a leading cybersecurity professional. How do military leadership lessons shape the approach to defending against evolving threats like ransomware? What happens when the human element—rushed healthcare providers and vast networks—becomes the primary vulnerability? Duc discusses the balance between enabling efficiency and ensuring security, quantum computing, and third-party risks in this impactful episode. Key Points:02:32 Military Experience and Leadership Lessons10:54 Challenges in Healthcare Cybersecurity14:17 Balancing Technology and Human Factors19:04 Future Threats and Innovations27:09 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity ProfessionalsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 7: Today on the Conference Channel, Erica Williams, Regional Technology Officer - Texas at Ascension speaks with Chani Cordero, Chief Information Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center.  The conversation delves into Chani's career journey from joining the military to becoming a CIO in Texas. Chani shares the story of facing a significant career setback and how it led her to explore new opportunities and eventually thrive. She discusses the importance of mentorship, building resilience, and learning to navigate workplace dynamics. The episode highlights key insights on turning challenges into growth opportunities and the importance of fostering the next generation of leaders. What can we learn from Chani's experience about overcoming adversity? How can healthcare leaders inspire and mentor upcoming talent?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 2, 2025: Andrew Rosenberg, CIO of Michigan Medicine, explores the intricate interplay between technology, innovation, and healthcare consolidation. How do massive health systems approach merging operations while preserving unique local practices? What does the future hold for CIOs as digital transformation reshapes their roles? Andrew reflects on the challenges of transitioning to the cloud at scale, balancing business continuity with modernization, and the evolving role of AI and digital platforms. Key Points:03:21 Healthcare Consolidation Trends09:04 The Evolving Role of the CIO17:07 Cloud Migration and Strategy27:43 Business Continuity in the Cloud Era34:36 Closing Thoughts and Future InsightsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

December 30, 2024: Bill Russell, Drex DeFord, and Sarah Richardson join Meghan Trevorrow to discuss what defines culture in health IT teams, and how leadership shapes its evolution. What role does character play in shaping team performance, and how can leaders cultivate resilience, trust, and transparency within hybrid workforces? Through personal stories of turnarounds, tough decisions, and building high-performing teams, our guests share insights on navigating conflict, embracing generational differences, and maintaining alignment with organizational goals. Can culture withstand change, or does every new addition reshape it?Key Points:01:42 Challenges in Merging Cultures12:17 Fostering Collaboration and Trust18:07 Engaging with Clinical Staff27:36 Embracing Conflict in IT Culture35:09 Balancing Lifestyle and Work in IT38:20 Dealing with High Performers and Culture Killers43:12 Lessons from SportsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundatio

December 17: Today on TownHall, Bill speaks with Jim Matney, President and Chief Executive Officer at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Jim shares the organization's journey from struggling to attract physicians to developing successful residency programs and expanding facilities in rural Georgia. The discussion highlights Colquitt's use of MEDITECH’s Expanse EHR platform to enhance patient care, increase efficiency, and support comprehensive healthcare services, contributing to 19 consecutive A’s in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety survey.Jim also emphasizes the importance of economic principles in healthcare management, the role of customized dashboards in tracking key metrics, and innovative approaches to health equity and patient safety in the region. How can rural healthcare systems thrive despite the challenges they face? What role does leadership play in transforming the quality and efficiency of care?See MEDITECH’s approach to Value and Sustainability.   Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter

December 16, 2024: In 2024’s Final UnHack (the Podcast) Drex takes us through the year in a flash, highlighting everything from the Change Healthcare incident, Wizard Spider, and 23andMe data mishaps. Remember to stay a little paranoid, and we’ll see you in 2025.Key Points:01:24: January01:54: February 02:36: March03:12: April Fools04:04: April04:45: May05:07: June05:50: July06:26: August07:41: September08:36: October09:34: November11:24: DecemberSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer