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PODCAST

Digital Health Leaders Podcast

Russ Branzell, President & CEO of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), interviews leaders in Digital Health from around the world. These thought leaders share their knowledge, challenges, best practices, and ideas for helping to transform health and care on a global level.

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00:30:42

The Role of the Modern Healthcare CIO: Leadership,...

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2026/04/07

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, welcomes Theresa Meadows, Chief Information Officer in Residence at symplr, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. Drawing on decades of leadership experience and a unique vantage point across health systems, Theresa explores how digital health leaders are expanding beyond traditional IT responsibilities to become strategic business partners. Together, they examine the realities of leading through complexity, the importance

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00:23:45

From Promise to Performance: Advancing Digital Health...

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, is joined by Lyle McMillin, Associate Vice President of Product Management at Hyland, for a dynamic discussion on turning digital health ambition into measurable performance. The conversation examines how healthcare leaders translate innovation — particularly in cloud, AI, and enterprise imaging — into scalable, real-world use and impact. Lyle shares frontline insights on what’s driving meaningful progress today, what’s getting lost in the

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00:28:33

Driving Resilient Care: Leadership, Technology, and...

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2026/03/26

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, welcomes Cletis Earle, Field CTO for Healthcare at Citrix, for a thoughtful discussion on what it takes to build resilient, high-performing digital health environments. Drawing on his experience as both a health system executive and technology strategist, Cletis shares practical insight into how organizations can better align technology investments with clinical and operational priorities. Together, they explore how healthcare leaders are modernizing legacy

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00:28:21

Blazing the Next Frontier: The 2026 CHIME + KLAS...

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2026/03/16

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Adam Gale, Founder and CEO of KLAS Research, and Dr. Richa Gupta, Vice President of Care Transformation at Ambience Healthcare to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare operations. As recipients of the CHIME and KLAS Trailblazer Award, Ambience Healthcare represents a new generation of technology companies recognized not just for innovation, but for measurable outcomes inside health systems. Together, the leaders explore

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00:25:16

Compassion as Infrastructure: Scaling Predictive Care...

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2026/03/16

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, welcomes Dr. Jacob Strand, Chair of Palliative Care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Enterprise Chair for the Palliative Care Specialty Council to the show for a conversation that challenges how health systems think about care delivery for patients with serious illness. Together, they examine how digital health leaders can move beyond traditional models of specialty care to build scalable systems that connect data, clinical insight, and operational

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00:24:39

From Inflection to Impact: Operationalizing AI for...

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2026/03/09

In this episode, Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, speaks with PV SubbaRao, President of Healthcare Provider at NTT DATA, about what it truly takes to operationalize AI for lasting transformation. Together, they discuss the leadership decisions, governance structures, and workflow redesign required to scale AI responsibly while driving measurable improvements in financial sustainability, operational resilience, and care delivery.Key Takeaways:Why AI represents a structural shift in

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00:35:02

Scaling AI Responsibly: Workforce Readiness and...

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2026/03/09

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Abdul Shaikh, Global Leader for Digital Health at Amazon Web Services, for a forward-looking conversation on what it takes to scale artificial intelligence responsibly across healthcare. Drawing from global experience advising health systems, payors, and governments, Dr. Shaikh shares insights on how leaders can move from AI pilots to accountable, enterprise-level impact while ensuring technology adoption strengthens both care delivery and

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00:22:21

Scaling with Intent: Leadership, Growth, and...

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2026/02/05

Derrek Hallock, Senior Vice President of Growth at SHI Healthcare, joins Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, to explore what it takes to scale digital health with intention in today’s healthcare ecosystem. Calling on his deep experience in operational leadership, process optimization, and building high-performing teams, Derrek shares his approach to accelerating growth across teams and healthcare systems. Throughout their discussion, they examine how healthcare organizations can responsibly

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00:40:59

From Legacy to Leadership: Guiding Healthcare IT...

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2026/02/02

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Melissa Ursi, Chief Executive Officer of Quoris, for a timely conversation on leading with intention during periods of organizational and industry transformation. With more than 20 years of experience across healthcare IT and executive leadership, Melissa shares how Quoris is navigating its next chapter, balancing evolution with the trust, culture, and expertise that leaders and teams rely on. Together, they explore what it takes to sustain

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00:25:48

Beyond the Buzz: Reimagining Cloud and Data...

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2025/12/16

What Keeps You Up at Night? – Tales from the Digital Frontier Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Tim Lankes, Vice President of Healthcare at Rackspace, for a candid conversation on the realities behind cloud modernization in healthcare. Drawing on decades of experience leading large-scale healthcare technology and services initiatives, Tim shares how organizations are balancing innovation with security, cost, and continuity of care amid increasing regulatory and operational

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00:27:23

Empowering Transformation: Leading with Strategy,...

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2025/12/15

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Rick Shepardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Optimum Healthcare IT, for a focused discussion on how healthcare organizations can move beyond implementation to realize meaningful value from digital health initiatives. Together, they explore practical insights on aligning people, data, and strategy to drive measurable progress — examine how digital health leaders are navigating modernization amid operational pressures—leveraging data to empower

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00:29:59

Culture by Design: How Intentional Leadership Is...

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2025/12/09

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with healthcare leader Clint Drawdy, Chief Executive Officer, for a thoughtful conversation on the evolving state of digital health. With decades of experience guiding teams through transition and transformation, Clint offers perspective on what health systems are facing today — from shifting organizational expectations to the growing influence of AI on workforce development and culture. Together, they explore how leadership, trust, and

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00:33:34

The Case for Audacity in AI and Capacity Management...

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2025/12/04

What Keeps You Up at Night? – Tales from the Digital Frontier The Case for Audacity in AI and Capacity Management StrategyRuss Branzell welcomes Erik Barnett, Health Partner at Guidehouse and leader of the Health Technology Consulting Practice, for a candid discussion on the realities of AI adoption in healthcare. Drawing on his experience as both a clinician and business leader, Erik shares insights on building trust, establishing governance, and scaling AI initiatives — from optimizing patient

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00:32:26

Empowering Providers and Platforms: How Digital...

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2025/11/20

What Keeps You Up at Night? – Tales from the Digital Frontier Empowering Providers and Platforms: How Digital Health Must Evolve Host and Guest: Russ Branzell, CHIME President & CEO Bob Segert, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Athenahealth Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Bob Segert, Chairman and CEO of athenahealth, for a candid conversation about the complexities, misconceptions, and opportunities shaping today’s ambulatory and independent practice landscape

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00:27:37

From Matching to Meaning: The New Standard for...

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2025/10/30

This episode introduces the identity crisis facing healthcare and explores why 80% coverage isn’t the ceiling — it’s just the floor. With a candid conversation between Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, and Clay Ritchey, CEO, Verato, they unpack the future of patient identity, the risks of fragmented data, and why clean, connected, and complete records are essential to transforming care.

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00:30:24

Trust, Scale, and Strategy: What We Still Get Wrong...

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2025/10/29

What Keeps You Up at Night? – Tales from the Digital Frontier Trust, Scale, and Strategy: What We Still Get Wrong About Digital Health Execution Host and Guest: Russ Branzell, CHIME President & CEO Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer, CereCore Podcast DescriptionRuss Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore, to explore the real pressures and opportunities facing digital health leaders today. From navigating operational realities

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00:28:38

L2L: Redefining Access: Digital Identity,...

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2025/09/16

In this episode, CHIME President and CEO Russ Branzell is joined by Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata. Together, they delve into one of digital health’s most critical challenges: how to secure access in a distributed, digitally dependent, and rapidly evolving care environment.From the growing risks of third-party access to the real-world adoption of passwordless workflows and mobile identity, Fran shares how healthcare organizations can protect patient safety while enabling clinical efficiency. They

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00:44:17

L2L: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of...

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2025/09/03

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Dr. Okan Ekinci, Chief Digital Officer at Roche Diagnostics, to explore the evolving role of digital strategy in one of the world’s largest biotech organizations. From aligning diagnostics and pharmaceutical innovation to enhancing cybersecurity and unlocking AI’s clinical potential, Dr. Ekinci shares how Roche is navigating digital transformation on a global scale. This insightful conversation also addresses the cultural and leadership

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00:44:02

Reimagining Care: Hospital-at-Home, Remote...

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2025/06/09

As healthcare extends beyond traditional walls, leaders are rethinking how, where, and by whom care is delivered. In this episode of CHIMEcast, CHIME President and CEO Russ Branzell sits down with Dr. Ben Zaniello, Chief Medical Officer at Best Buy Health, to unpack the future of Hospital-at-Home and remote care. Together, they explore what it takes to build scalable, tech-enabled care models—from integrated platforms to in-home logistics—while tackling the policy, operational, and cultural

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00:19:27

L2L: Securing the Future: Leadership, Cyber...

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2025/06/04

In the latest Leader2Leader episode, Russ Branzell, President & CEO of CHIME, sits down with John Chirillo, Principal Security Architect at Connection, for a timely conversation on cyber resilience, digital trust, and the future of healthcare security.Together, they explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the challenges healthcare organizations are facing, and how leadership, continuous learning, and community engagement are key to staying ahead. From real-world insights to future-forward

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