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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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03:59

2 Minute Drill: Iranian Hackers, VPN Scams, and...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/05

Drex DeFord highlights critical cybersecurity threats impacting healthcare. The FBI, CISA, and Department of Defense issue a warning about Iranian state-backed hackers targeting healthcare organizations. Unit 42 reports on a new VPN software scam using SEO poisoning, and CrowdStrike is set to testify about the global outage caused by a major cyberattack. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin:

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09:31

Today: How Leading CIOs cultivate business-centric IT

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/09/05

Healthcare leaders share some great strategies for enhancing the business skills of the IT department. Today we explore.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 https://thisweekhealth.com/rubrik.

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21:07

Newsday: Cure-All or Co-Pilot? Discussions of AI and...

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2024/09/04

September 4, 2024: Jacob Hansen, CPO at AvaSure joins Bill for the news. The discussion delves into how healthcare systems leverage AI and virtual care platforms to enhance patient engagement, reduce wait times, and optimize clinician efficiency. How can we balance the integration of AI while maintaining the human touch in patient care? As the healthcare industry embraces new technologies, what role does simplicity play in meeting diverse patient needs across generations?Key Points:01:48 Elevating

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25:21

Newsday: Epic’s Growing Ecosystem and Today’s AI...

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2024/09/03

September 2, 2024: Srini Koushik, President AI and Sustainability & CTO at Rackspace joins Bill for the news. How do healthcare organizations balance the promise of AI with the potential risks it introduces? Is the rapid advancement of AI technology outpacing our ability to manage its implications, particularly in sensitive areas like patient care? The conversation challenges listeners to consider whether AI is ready to take on the complex tasks it's designed for, or if the industry is moving

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13:43

Today: Avoiding Misery as a Health IT Leader

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/30

What mistakes are repeated over and over by Healthcare IT leaders that bring about misery. Today we explore.

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14:48

Today: My Takeaways from Epic UGM 2024

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/29

Another UGM is in the books. What was the biggest takeaway from this years event?

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20:29

Newsday: Business Continuity, Upcoming PAC Systems,...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/28

August 28, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell, CEO of Healthlink Advisors, joins Bill for the news. How can healthcare organizations better prepare for ransomware attacks from the business side of operations? What are the implications of Epic's three-tier business continuity model? As imaging systems become more fragmented, is it time to rethink governance and enterprise architecture to ensure better performance and security across the board? Dive into these issues from a health advisors perspective in this

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04:14

2 Minute Drill: Cybersecurity Report Highlights for...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/27

Drex DeFord dives into the top cybersecurity reports for 2024. From CrowdStrike’s threat reports to IBM’s classic cost of a data breach analysis, Drex highlights essential insights and trends shaping the healthcare security landscape. Plus, discover the latest healthcare-specific insights from Fortified Health Security’s Mid-Year Horizon Report. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter:

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08:14

Today: Walgreens Considers Selling Primary Care Chain...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/27

Today in Health IT Sarah joins Bill to discuss the implications for Healthsystems as Walgreens contemplates selling their primary care chain VillageMD.Thanks for listening, that's all for now.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

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21:57

UnHack (the News): Remote North Korean Scam Bust and...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/26

August 26, 2024: Christian Boucher, head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island joins Drex for the news. The discussion delves into pressing issues such as North Korean IT workers covertly accessing U.S. company data. How can hospitals better prepare for tech outages that threaten business continuity and patient care? As Boucher shares his extensive experience in healthcare IT, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the traditional approaches to security and

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03:27

2 Minute Drill: U.S. Cyber Force, Insurance Red...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/23

Drex DeFord delves into the potential creation of an independent U.S. Cyber Force. He then shifts to critical advice on what red flags to look out for and key questions to ask during the insurance purchasing process. Lastly, Drex covers the bold move by Action1, a Houston-based patch management company, as they turn down a $1 billion acquisition offer from CrowdStrike, choosing independence for future growth. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe:

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09:28

Today: How Has Apple Positioned Themselves to be a...

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2024/08/23

Today in health IT Sarah joins Bill to discuss Apple's potential to reshape the healthcare patient experience.Thanks for listening, that's all for now. This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

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07:48

Today: Meditech Launches Traverse Exchange, a...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/22

Today in health IT Sarah joins Bill to discuss Meditech's unveiling of Traverse Exchange, their new interoperability network. Thanks for listening, that's all for now.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

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19:52

UnHack (the News): Cyber Organizations and Secure...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/21

August 21, 2024: Russell Teague, CISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. The conversation questions the ethical implications of paying ransoms: Is it ever justifiable, or does it perpetuate a vicious cycle of crime? As the conversation shifts to the sophisticated structure of cybercrime organizations, they dissect the complexity of these operations, likening them to well-oiled corporations rather than disorganized gangs. Finally, the episode touches on the necessity of demanding

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05:12

2 Minute Drill: Quantum Computing & the Future of...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/20

Drex DeFord dives into the latest developments in cybersecurity with a focus on the newly released NIST encryption standards designed to withstand quantum computing attacks. Drawing parallels to Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, Drex highlights the risks posed by quantum computers to current encryption models and emphasizes the importance of preparing for future threats. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin:

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07:58

Today: What Is the Key Role of the Healthcare CTO?

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2024/08/20

Today in Health IT Sarah joins me in discussing the key role of the healthcare CTO, bringing unity and order to the healthcare system.Thanks for listening, that's all for now.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

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22:47

Newsday: AI Augmentation vs Automation and Patient...

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2024/08/19

August 19, 2024: Jacob Hansen, Chief Product Officer at AvaSure joins Bill for the news. How are AI-driven solutions, like computer vision and natural language processing, reshaping the workflows in hospitals? Jacob Hansen sheds light on AvaSure's approach to leveraging AI to augment and automate care, ultimately aiming to reduce the cognitive load on clinicians and improve patient outcomes. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of data analytics in healthcare, particularly in tackling

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03:19

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch Problems and...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/17

Drex DeFord dives into the latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates, which included six zero-day vulnerabilities and 90 other security fixes. Plus, hear about CrowdStrike's president accepting the "Most Epic Fail" award at DEF CON and why it's a lesson in accountability.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

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13:46

Today: Where does the Chief Information Security...

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/16

Drex joins me today to answer a question we received from the 229 community. Where does the CISO report and what are the pros and cons to each reporting structure.

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10:41

Today: Maslow’s Hierarchy for Health IT

This Week Health: Newsroom ·

2024/08/15

Daniel Barchi has shared an interesting model or framework for Health IT based on Maslow’s Hierarchy. Today we explore its application.

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