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This Week Health: Newsroom

This Week Health

“This Week Health: NewsRoom” showcases our commitment to transforming healthcare one connection at a time, providing a dedicated space for timely discussions on industry news. Featuring programs like Today in Health IT, Newsday, UnHack (the News), and This Week Health: Live; this channel caters to healthcare professionals who face the constant challenge of staying informed despite their demanding roles. Guided by the seasoned insights of CEO and Host Bill Russell, and co-hosts Drex DeFord and Sarah

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12:43

Today: The Payer Denial Crisis and What the CXO Can Do

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2025/02/03

Febuary 3, 2025: Sarah and Kate analyze key insights from CommonSpirit Health’s CFO, who exposes systemic issues in payer-provider relationships. How can CIOs use technology to combat revenue loss, optimize billing, and improve contract negotiations? We explore automation, AI-driven analytics, interoperability, and real-time dashboards as essential tools for financial stability.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for

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05:51

2 Minute Drill: DeepSeek AI, Innovation or Security...

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2025/01/31

Drex dives into the latest cybersecurity concerns surrounding DeepSeek, a newly launched Chinese AI platform making waves in the tech world. While its capabilities rival top generative AI models, serious security risks have emerged, including U.S. user data being stored on Chinese servers, major privacy vulnerabilities, and a large-scale cyberattack forcing DeepSeek to limit new signups. Is this a game-changing moment in AI, or a wake-up call for cybersecurity? Remember, Stay a Little

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11:49

Today: Protecting Physician Mental Health

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2025/01/31

January 31, 2025: Physician burnout remains a critical issue, but how can healthcare IT play a role in breaking down barriers to mental health access? Sarah and Kate explore how enhanced encryption, role-based access controls, and compliance monitoring can protect physician mental health data, reducing stigma and encouraging care. Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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11:52

Today: UCHealth Revolutionizes EHR Training with...

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025: UCHealth transitions to a virtual IT training model, leveraging uPerform’s digital learning platform to enhance EPIC EHR training. This shift enables self-paced, role-specific learning, improving clinician proficiency, onboarding efficiency, and satisfaction. Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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04:01

2 Minute Drill: DeepSeek Shakes the Industry and...

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2025/01/29

In this episode of The Two Minute Drill, Drex dives into the groundbreaking release of DeepSeek R1, a Chinese AI reasoning model rivaling OpenAI's O1. Next, CISA and FBI warnings about ongoing exploitation of Ivanti cloud application vulnerabilities. Then, the controversial pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and its implications for cybersecurity.Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation

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14:46

Today: HHS Flags Risks of Private Equity in Healthcare

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025: The HHS warns of significant risks tied to private equity ownership in healthcare, including financial instability, reduced transparency, and compromised patient care. In this episode, we explore how these challenges impact IT strategies, compliance protocols, and cybersecurity priorities. From managing staffing reductions to leveraging data analytics and ensuring operational resilience, this discussion provides actionable insights for healthcare leaders navigating private equity’s

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08:58

Today: Walgreens Sued for Contributing to the Opioid...

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025: Sarah and Kate dive into the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Walgreens critical failures in prescription monitoring and compliance within healthcare. In this episode, Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss the allegations, the role of healthcare IT in preventing misuse, and actionable steps for CIOs and CXOs to strengthen compliance protocols. Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade

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04:28

2 Minute Drill: Shadow IT, Hacker Mistakes, and the...

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2025/01/27

Drex dives into the lingering impact of OneBlood's cyber event, the surprising challenges of shadow IT—even for hackers—and the fascinating story of the very first ransomware attack. Learn how cyber defenders can gain an edge and discover lessons from the past to fortify your defenses. Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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20:12

UnHack (the News): AI’s Blistering Pace and Chinese...

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2025/01/27

January 27, 2025: Cristian Rodriguez, Field CTO of the Americas at CrowdStrike, joins Drex for the news. How do organizations navigate the blurred lines between groundbreaking innovation and the vulnerabilities of sensitive data co-mingling in AI models? Cristian shares insights on China's sophisticated adversary ecosystem, raising thought-provoking questions about the interconnected nature of global cybersecurity threats. The conversation also explores the delicate balance between collaboration

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04:12

2 Minute Drill: HPE Hack, AI Data Risks, and...

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2025/01/24

Drex covers Hewlett Packard Enterprise investigating claims from a hacking group, Intel Broker, who alleges access to sensitive data, including source code and private keys. Next, explore research revealing the risks of employees entering sensitive data into generative AI tools, highlighting governance challenges. Finally, get the latest on Ascension Health’s February 2024 data breach and their ongoing response efforts. Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week

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11:15

Today: Virtual Healthcare’s Pandemic Promises

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2025/01/24

January 24, 2025: Sarah and Kate evaluate whether virtual healthcare has lived up to the promises made during the pandemic. Join us as we discuss its successes in mental health and chronic disease management, ongoing struggles with patient engagement and outcomes, and the need for equitable access and integration. Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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08:02

Today: Women in Healthcare IT: Be Seen, Be Heard, Be...

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2025/01/23

January 23, 2025: Sarah and Kate highlight the critical importance of empowering women in healthcare IT. Learn how fostering inclusive cultures, valuing diverse perspectives, and recognizing women's contributions lead to innovation, better patient care, and stronger organizational reputations.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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10:32

Today: Embracing Practice Over Perfection in...

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2025/01/22

January 22, 2025: Explore the leadership concept of practice time versus game time. Drawing parallels from sports, we discuss how fostering low-pressure, practice-oriented environments can drive innovation, build stronger teams, and reduce burnout in healthcare IT. Discover why psychological safety, continuous improvement, and strategic planning are essential to success in high-stakes industries like healthcare.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s

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05:44

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft's Massive Patch and the...

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2025/01/22

Drex dives into three pressing cybersecurity stories. First, Microsoft releases its largest Patch Tuesday update since 2017, with 161 updates addressing critical vulnerabilities. Next, Drex explores the proposed updates to HIPAA regulations, the challenges faced by healthcare organizations, and the importance of moving forward despite resource constraints. Finally, the episode wraps with a call to action for collaborative solutions in healthcare security.Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe:

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09:13

Today: Shaping Careers and Solving the Workforce Crisis

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2025/01/21

January 20, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble explore how high schools are transforming the future of healthcare careers amid workforce shortages. What role do partnerships between healthcare systems and educational institutions play in shaping the next generation of medical and IT professionals? As workforce challenges persist, what lessons can leaders draw from these groundbreaking collaborations to address gaps in staffing and prepare for an evolving industry landscape?Subscribe: This Week

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UnHack (the News): Increasing Efficiency While...

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2025/01/20

January 20, 2025: Christian Boucher, Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island, Joins Drex for the News. Can healthcare organizations ensure patient data remains secure without stifling productivity? How do enterprises navigate the challenge of "Bring Your Own AI" and the risks of browser vulnerabilities? What role does human behavior play as IT security's weakest link? Through stories of AI misconfigurations, multimillion-dollar fines, and shadow IT's well meaning

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03:33

2 Minute Drill: Record Cyber Attacks, Holiday...

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2025/01/18

Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity topics: record-breaking cyberattacks in 2024 that impacted over 182 million individuals, the heightened risks during holiday weekends, and the newly proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule.Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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04:55

2 Minute Drill: Shadow IT AI Issues and Medical...

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2025/01/17

Drex dives into the growing trend of BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI) and the challenges it brings to organizational security and privacy. He also highlights critical insights from HHS about the overlooked vulnerabilities in IoT, OT, and IOMT devices within healthcare environments. Learn how open communication, innovation, and strategic management can help mitigate these emerging risks while fostering a culture of improvement.Remember, Stay a Little ParanoidSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week

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09:27

Today: How to Make Everyone Great with Data

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2025/01/17

January 17, 2024: Kate Gamble sits down with Sarah Richardson to unravel the complexities of data literacy and its transformative power in healthcare. What does it take to cultivate a data-driven culture where every team member can confidently engage with and trust the information they use? How do organizations overcome resistance to change, integrate data into clinical workflows, and balance access with security? Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate:

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08:14

Today: Leadership Priorities for Healthcare Leaders...

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2025/01/16

January 17, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble dive into Michael Dowling's thought-provoking article on six priorities for healthcare leaders. They explore questions that resonate deeply with today's challenges: How can leaders foster innovation while maintaining compliance? What does it mean to balance stability and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment? And how do CIOs model resilience and optimism amid uncertainty?Michael Dowling: 6 priorities for health leaders in a new era of

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