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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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00:25:48

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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00:32:14

L2L: Leading Healthcare’s Data Revolution:...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of CHIME’s Leader-to-Leader Podcast, Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, sits down with Jason Rose, CEO of Clearsense, to explore the evolving role of data in healthcare. Jason shares his insights on data-driven innovation, overcoming security and access challenges, and the importance of leadership in healthcare technology. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of healthcare data and the strategies that leaders can use to drive meaningful change and improve

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00:31:09

Strategic IT Spend in Healthcare: Leading Through...

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2025/04/17

In this episode, CHIME President and CEO, Russ Branzell welcomes Rachael England, Associate Principal of Digital Technologies at Vizient, to unpack the complex realities facing digital health leaders who are driving innovation amid mounting economic pressures. Rachael shares insights from working closely with provider CIOs and IT teams to reduce costs, streamline vendor relationships, and ensure digital strategies align with long-term goals. Together, they explore the balance between visionary

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00:33:54

From Chaos to Clarity: Data Strategies for Scalable...

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2025/04/08

In this episode, Harmeet Chauhan, CEO of GS Lab | GAVS Technologies, shares his insights on the evolving role of AI and data infrastructure in healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of building robust, scalable data foundations before implementing AI and advanced analytics to ensure measurable outcomes. Harmeet discusses his perspective on how emerging trends, such as the integration of unstructured and patient-generated data into AI models, are shaping the future of healthcare.Key Takeaways:Why

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00:20:46

A New Frontier in Healthcare: Cloud Solutions and the...

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2025/03/31

Allyson Fryhoff, Managing Director of Global Healthcare and Life Sciences at Amazon Web Services (AWS) joins Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME to discuss how healthcare organizations are navigating various phases of cloud adoption and the implications for data interoperability, cybersecurity, and the human element of care. Recently recognized as the 2025 Best in KLAS award winner for Public Cloud, Allyson highlights AWS' approach to customer success and the significance of relationship

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00:26:56

Next-Gen Cloud Developments Driving Innovation in...

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2025/03/28

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME welcomes PV SubbaRao, Senior Vice President of Global Healthcare and Life Sciences at Rackspace for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud strategy in healthcare. PV shares his insights on the biggest shifts in cloud strategy, common challenges, and how digital health leaders can best balance scalability, security, and flexibility in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment. Key Takeaways:Understanding the shift from traditional cloud

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00:19:06

Federated Identity in Healthcare: Security,...

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2025/03/26

Jason Barr, Vice President of Healthcare at ID.me joins Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME to breakdown the complexities of federated identity in healthcare – including the implications of TEFCA and its impact on patient authentication and interoperability. Jason discusses identity verification’s impact on data sharing, security, and patient trust in an increasingly digital healthcare ecosystem and advises healthcare leaders on how to secure workforce identities from the cyberattacks

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00:30:46

Thinking Differently – How Digital Health Leaders Can...

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2025/03/21

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME welcomes fellow CHIME Board Member, Jon Manis, SVP and CIO at CHRISTUS Health to the show for an insightful conversation about the transformative power of a "Think Differently" mindset in healthcare. A long-time leader in digital health, Jon shares his perspectives on challenging conventional thinking to drive innovation and the need for modern CIOs to evolve from IT managers to strategic business leaders. Key Takeaways:Actionable leadership

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00:29:46

AI & Healthcare Leadership: Navigating Change,...

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2025/03/18

President and CEO of CHIME, Russ Branzell welcomes recently appointed CHIME Board member, Michael Blumental, Chief Strategy Officer at Hyro as they discuss the scalability of AI, leading with agility, and fostering collaboration on a global scale across five generations serving the healthcare workforce.Key Takeaways:Key insights into the challenges of AI adoption and its potential to create sustainable solutions to improve patient care.Leadership strategies to drive global collaboration in

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00:26:44

Pioneering Healthcare Innovation: CHIME and KLAS...

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2025/03/14

Adam Gale, Founder and CEO of KLAS and Shiv Rao, MD, Founder, CEO of Abridge join Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME as they discuss the significance of the KLAS Trailblazer Award, the impact of its recognition, and what broader trends in digital health and AI-driven solutions healthcare executives should consider as they seek to future-proof their organizations. Key Takeaways:The significance of the BEST in KLAS Awards in the evolving landscape of digital health.How to achieve accuracy,

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