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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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07:08

Today: Amazon’s Return to Office Policy and Health IT...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/25

September 25, 2024: In this episode of Today in Health IT, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss Amazon’s new in-person work mandate, requiring employees to be onsite three days a week. They explore the broader trend among tech companies returning to office work and its potential effects on collaboration, productivity, and employee retention. The conversation also touches on how organizations can thoughtfully balance remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration to maintain employee

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09:25

Today: AI PCs in Healthcare - Boosting Efficiency and...

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2024/09/24

September 24, 2024: Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord discuss how AI PCs could revolutionize healthcare by improving efficiency, alleviating clinician burnout, and enhancing productivity. They explore key considerations like device management, data governance, and security challenges in deploying this technology. Drawing parallels to past innovations like PACS, they offer insights on how CIOs can strategically adopt AI-driven solutions to position their organizations for future success.01:08 AI PCs

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03:24

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Overhaul, Zero Trust Myths,...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/24

Drex dives into the truth behind Zero Trust with insights from the term's original creator, Jim Kindervag. Next, hear about Microsoft’s progress in addressing their cybersecurity failures through their Secure Future Initiative, including the creation of a security governance council and updates to performance reviews. Finally, we explore reports of Mac's new Sequoia OS breaking key security solutions, with a word of caution for early adopters. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe:

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16:28

Newsday: CFO-CISO Collaboration and Encouraging...

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2024/09/23

September 23, 2024: John Kirkman, VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island joins Drex for the news. They dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly the crucial relationship between CISOs and CFOs in mitigating cyber risks. How do budget constraints and evolving technologies challenge security leaders, and can collaboration across departments simplify security while saving costs? What can healthcare organizations learn from recent outages like CrowdStrike's,

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08:18

Today: Improving Rural Healthcare: Addressing Social...

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2024/09/20

September 20, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the challenges rural healthcare systems face, including workforce shortages and limited access to resources. They explore how targeting social determinants of health, using mobile clinics, and leveraging partnerships can improve health outcomes in rural communities.01:07 Challenges in Rural Healthcare03:36 Innovative Solutions and Community ImpactSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s

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03:16

2 Minute Drill - 23andMe Fallout, Craigslist...

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2024/09/20

Drex covers the latest on 23andMe's leadership shakeup and breach settlement, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark’s $100M donation to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity, and the devastating aftermath of Synovus's breach in the UK, impacting nearly 1 million NHS patients.Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood

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07:30

Today: Addressing Clinician Frustration - Unmet...

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2024/09/19

September 19, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the latest CLASS report highlighting clinician dissatisfaction with EHR interoperability. They explore the challenges of accessing external patient data, navigating duplicated information, and strategies for improving integration through governance frameworks and AI-driven solutions.01:06 Discussing the KLASS Report on Interoperability01:30 Challenges and Solutions in EHR IntegrationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week

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03:34

Breaches and Big Moves: 23andMe, MasterCard...

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2024/09/18

Drex covers critical updates in the cybersecurity landscape. 23andMe faces a $30 million payout to nearly 6.5 million users after a major data breach. Meanwhile, MasterCard makes headlines with its $2.6 billion acquisition of Recorded Future, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities. Drex also discuss recent misinformation campaigns surrounding U.S. voter registration data, aimed at undermining election confidence.Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe:

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07:48

Today: Is Epic Getting Too Big? Exploring Market...

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2024/09/18

September 18, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss Epic’s growing dominance in the EHR market, potential antitrust concerns, and interoperability challenges. They also explore the impact on CIOs and long-term strategies for healthcare systems tied to Epic.01:02 Epic's Market Influence and Antitrust Concerns02:38 Interoperability Challenges and Strategic ConsiderationsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for

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08:41

Today: CIO to CEO - Essential Skills and Mindset...

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2024/09/17

September 17, 2024: Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord discuss the critical skills and mindset shifts CIOs need to make when pursuing CEO ambitions. They explore decision-making, reliability, resilience, and how collecting diverse experiences can pave the way to top leadership roles in healthcare.01:03 Transitioning from CIO to CEO03:16 Key Traits for Successful LeadershipSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood

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04:49

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch, Confidant Health...

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2024/09/16

Drex dives into Microsofts newest released patches for 79 vulnerabilities in Windows, including fixes for a significant flaw affecting Windows 10. Drex also highlights a major data exposure incident involving Confidant Health, where 5.3 terabytes of patient data were leaked due to a misconfigured server. Lastly, he introduces CISA's new breach reporting portal designed to enhance collaboration and incident management. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe:

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26:23

UnHack (the News): Navigating the World of Cyber...

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2024/09/16

September 16, 2024: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, joins Drex for the news. They question how the current reimbursement models for Medicare and Medicaid impact the financial stability of these health systems, especially as they grapple with cybersecurity challenges. As cybersecurity becomes more integral to organizational resilience, how can hospitals better prepare and practice incident response strategies to mitigate damage and ensure continuity of care?Key Points:02:01 Financial Crisis:

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11:20

Today: 96% of Health Tech Leaders Say AI is Key to...

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2024/09/13

1.“96% of healthcare technology leaders believe effectively leveraging AI provides a competitive edge.” – Arcadia’s research highlights the overwhelming consensus among health tech leaders on the importance of AI.2.“33% of surveyed decision-makers view AI as vital today, and that increases to 73% who think AI will be essential in the next five years.”3.“Accenture predicts AI can save the U.S. healthcare economy $150 billion annually by 2026.”

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08:48

Today: Educational Institutions Face Rising Cyber...

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2024/09/12

1.41% – Of cybersecurity incidents in higher education are the result of social engineering tactics.2.37% – Increase in cyberattacks targeting educational institutions compared to last year, according to a report by NordLayer.3.80% – Of lower education providers have fallen victim to ransomware attacks.4.79% – Of higher education institutions have been targeted by ransomware attacks.5.86% – Of further education colleges in the UK reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the past year,

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12:20

Today: Advocate Sees Fivefold Growth in Operating...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/11

1.“Advocate Health grew its operating income for the first half of the year to $449.8 million, which was more than five times what it posted over the same period in 2023.”2.“The hospital operator’s revenue was spurred by a jump in patient volume, including inpatient surgeries rising 1.9%, outpatient surgeries growing 1.4%, and emergency department visits increasing 6%.”3.“Through the first six months of 2024, Advocate Health blew past the financial markers it set in its inaugural year.”Rubrik's

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03:32

2-Minute Drill: YubiKey Security Flaw, Staying...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/10

Drex highlights a significant cryptographic flaw discovered in YubiKey 5 series devices, which could leave your organization exposed. Next, he discusses the increasing need to quantify and communicate cyber risk effectively, shifting to the implications of a recent legal victory for the hospital industry on patient data privacy. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter:

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09:08

Today: cracking the code, deploying an AI enabled...

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2024/09/10

1.$52 million – Mercy realized this amount in retaining talent and engaging its workforce after integrating artificial intelligence into nursing systems.2.20% improvement – Nurses experienced a 20% improvement in their electronic health record (EHR) experience.3.17% increase – Mercy saw a 17% increase in nurse efficiency after the implementation of AI.Rubrik's Healthcare Summit happening virtually on September 12th. You'll hear from leaders from New York General, UCI Health, and Seattle Children's

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20:42

Newsday: Calculating Risk, CTO & CIO Dynamics, and...

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2024/09/09

September 9, 2024: Wes Wright, Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr joins Bill for the news. How has the organic growth of health IT led to inefficiencies in system upgrades? As the conversation shifts to bold experiments in IT, they discuss the role of imagination and courage in leadership—can healthcare systems afford to play it safe, or does innovation require calculated risk? The conversation also touches on the significant stress of roles like CIOs and CISOs.Key Points:02:52 Why Does Healthcare

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04:18

2 Minute Drill: Planned Parenthood Attack, CISA...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/07

Drex covers the latest ransomware attack on Planned Parenthood Montana, the growing threat from Russian state actors targeting healthcare infrastructure, and why rural hospitals are struggling to adopt free cybersecurity solutions from major tech companies. He also dives into a new twist on sextortion scams and the importance of staying vigilant. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter:

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14:19

Today: Why Wait to Give Back, Let's Mentor Someome Today

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2024/09/06

Wouldn't this be a better world if everyone who listened to this podcast decided to mentor one person today for the next six months. I thought so too, so here's a simple framework to get you going.Don't forget to check out Rubrik’sHealthcare Summit, happening virtually on September 12.You'll hear from the leaders of North York General, UCI Health and Seattle Children's hospital on thelatest in predictable recovery, AI, cloud, and ransomware defenseSign up today at

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