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872 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday is a part of This Week In Health IT that is dedicated to propelling healthcare forward by amplifying the voices of advancement and innovation in health technology. Managing Editor and Host Bill Russell has served on executive teams in healthcare, higher education, and Fortune 500 consulting practices. As Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, a 16 hospital $6.5 billion system, he rapidly accelerated the diffusion of new IT strategies, adopted emerging models like cloud, agile development, and invested in two successful startups. On This Week in Health IT, Bill utilizes his experience to prompt leaders, innovators, and organizations to share their stories in a conversational style to capture the wisdom of the industry. Stay up to date, prepare your team, and propel healthcare forward. Subscribe today at https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe.
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Today: 10 Questions I'd ask Healthcare CIOs to determine Strengths and Weaknesses
April 19, 2024 04:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBI start my coaching engagements off with 10 questions for the CIO. Perhaps you can listen and determine if you have what it takes to be the CIO? Can you clearly answer these 10 questions.
2 Minute Drill: Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity: Change Health & Uber
April 18, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBShow Notes: Drex discusses the ongoing Change Healthcare ransom situation, with threats escalating as the deadline approaches. Recap of the legal outcomes for former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan, highlighting the consequences of mishandling cyber incidents. Highlights from Capitol Hill's recent hearing on healthcare cybersecurity, featuring insights from industry leaders. Announcement of the new long-form podcast, "Unhack the Podcast," focusing on AI threats in cybersecurity, launchi...
Today: "People aren't listening", Massive challenges facing nurses.
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday's episode delves into an insightful discussion with Trish Gallagher on how the real challenges nurses face stem from a hostile work environment rather than a simple shortage, shedding light on underlying systemic issues in healthcare.
Today: To pay the ransom or not to pay the ransom?
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBDo you have an answer? Will this decision be taken out of your hands? Today we explore.
2 Minute Drill: Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity
April 16, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, host Drex discusses critical cybersecurity alerts and updates including a severe vulnerability in Palo Alto Network's products, a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, and a significant breach at Sisense affecting customer data. Sponsored by ORDR, this episode keeps you informed on the most urgent cyber risks and how to manage them. Contributions & Community: Become part of the conversation and help shape future episodes by contributing stories and ...
Today: Epic v. Particle, and Health Information Exchange
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBData is the oil that fuels VC health tech investments. Health Systems are the oil fields and last week they shut off the supply to a few VC backed firms. Today, we explore.
Newsday: The Evolving Role of CIOs and AI in Healthcare's Future with Lindsey Jarrell
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBApril 15, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell, CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Amidst a backdrop of financial turbulence and technological advancements, Jarrell and our host dissect the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare sector today. How has the financial impact of recent healthcare changes reverberated through the industry, and what does it mean for future business continuity and dependency management? The conversation takes a critical turn towards the ro...
Today: Onboarding
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOnboarding new staff is a critical function. Today we delve into our process at This Week Health.
Today: What I hate about Social Media - An Epic Integration Discussion
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBSocial media gives everyone a soap box. Pun intended. Today we look at integration challenges with Epic, or maybe not.
2 Minute Drill: Navigating Cyber Threats in Healthcare: The Latest Updates
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBIn this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex delves into the recent cyber attacks on Change Healthcare, revealing the tactics of ransomware gangs like Alpha VAKA Black Cat and Ransom Hub. With a ransom of $22 million in Bitcoin and stolen sensitive data at stake, the episode explores the harsh realities of cyber extortion in the healthcare sector. Drex also highlights the outdated National Vulnerability Database and its implications for cybersecurity. Featuring insights from Scripps Health'...
Today: U.S. House Bans Microsoft Copilot for staffers
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBData Leakage? Is that something we need to worry about?
Today: JP Morgan CEO on their approach to AI
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJamie Dimon had this to say in the JP Morgan annual report. "While we do not know the full effect or the precise rate at which AI will change our business — or how it will affect society at large — we are completely convinced the consequences will be extraordinary and possibly as transformational as some of the major technological inventions of the past several hundred years: Think the printing press, the steam engine, electricity, computing and the Internet, among others."
2 Minute Drill: Cyber Threats in Healthcare: Staying Ahead of the Game
April 08, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex highlights crucial cybersecurity updates impacting the healthcare sector. Key points include a social engineering campaign targeting IT help desks, suggestions from the HIPAA Journal for updating security processes, insights from the HISAC annual report on resiliency, and notable cybersecurity incidents, including a foiled attempt to insert a backdoor into widely-used compression software. Sponsored by ORDR, this episode is a must-listen for stayin...
Newsday: Mandates, Regulations, and Other Ways to Protect Your Data with David Ting
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBApril 8, 2024: David Ting, Founder and CTO at Tausight joins Drex DeFord, President, 229 Risk & Security at This Week Health for the news. As we delve into the conversation, Ting shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly in light of recent high-profile cyber events. How will increased regulations and mandates impact healthcare organizations, and is there a balance to be struck between compliance and gen...
Today: Chief AI Officer? Yes or No?
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDo we need a new C-Suite Executive for AI? Today we discuss. Article
Today: The Power of Agentic Design Patterns for Generative AI
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBDr. Andrew Ning: A prominent computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence. Co-founder and former head of Google Brain, ex-chief scientist at Baidu, co-founder of Coursera. His educational background includes UC Berkeley, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon. Topic: Ning's talk at Sequoia Capital focused on agents and their potential in AI, advocating the powerful capabilities of agents when powered by models like GPT-3.5, asserting they can perform at the level of GPT-4. ...
2 Minute Drill: Navigating Cybersecurity and Industry Trends
April 03, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this episode of The Two Minute Drill, Drex discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, referencing a Wall Street Journal article advocating for increased automation in cyber defenses. The conversation touches on the balance between technology and human oversight, the shifting roles within IT departments, particularly in healthcare, and the recent AT&T data leak. With insights into the role of CISOs and the ongoing challenge of securing sensitive information, this episode offers a n...
Today: Ambient Pricing, Agent Power Generative AI
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBWhat if Natural Language interface was just part of every applications features. Crazy thought. Can agent power AI outperform the latest models? Today we introduce the concept.
Today: Ambient Scribing
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat are you looking at for Ambient Scribing? Almost every CIO I'm speaking with has some sort of bake off or contract in the works. Today we explore the players.
2 Minute Drill: HIMSS-CHIME Merger, Cyber Syndicate Reveal, and Social Media Laws
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBDive into the latest episode of the Two Minute Drill where we explore the unexpected HIMSS-CHIME merger, uncover a cybercrime leader, and tackle new social media legislation, all with a touch of humor. Contributions & Community: Become part of the conversation and help shape future episodes by contributing stories and insights. Visit thisweekhealth.com/news and click on "Become a Contributor." Stay Connected: Don't miss out on our upcoming episodes focused on hacking healthcare. Follow o...
2 Minute Drill: Upcoming Cybersecurity Regulations in Healthcare
March 29, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBIn this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex discusses the latest in cybersecurity regulations affecting the healthcare sector. Key points include the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRSIA), new proposed reporting rules by CISA, and the Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act introduced by Senator Mark Warner. Plus, how these developments signal increased regulatory oversight for healthcare providers and the importance of public commentary in shaping these regula...
Today: OpenAI Sora text-to-video
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAre you ready for a world where a full length video can be created with no actors? Not today, but someday. Well the first iterations are available to view now with OpenAI Sora
Today: Headlines: Amazon, Remote Work, Apple, Change...
March 26, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday: Big Tech gets it right. Remote work takes a hit. Apple gets sued. Change takes more flack, this time from congress.
Today: United Health Care starts processing 14B backlog of claims
March 26, 2024 16:45 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBUnited Health Group starts processing their backlog. Great news, but still not out of the woods yet.
Newsday: AI and Nurses, Change Healthcare, and the Role of the CIO with Drex Deford and Bill Russell
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMarch 25, 2024: Drex DeFord, President, 229 Cyber/Risk Community at This Week Health joins Bill for the news. Does the integration of AI devalue the nursing profession, or does it offer a pathway to enhance the care they provide by offloading mundane tasks? Furthermore, we explore the accountability quandary posed by AI's increasing involvement in patient care. Who bears the responsibility when AI fails to catch a critical health issue? This episode also takes a deep dive into the recent cyb...
Today: The Humble Leader
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHumility. How important is it to being an effective leader. Today we discuss.
Today: Nvidia wants to replace nurses with AI for $9 an hour
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAI is changing the nature of work and nursing is not going to be spared. Today we discuss.
2 Minute Drill: Protecting the Vulnerable: The Hidden Value of Healthcare Data
March 20, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBIn this compelling episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex takes a deep dive into the dark web's insatiable appetite for healthcare data, particularly focusing on why children's information is a high-value target for cybercriminals. Learn about the intrinsic value of medical records, the underestimated locations of sensitive data, and the chilling longevity of identity theft against minors. Discover actionable insights for safeguarding personal and organizational data against the relentless th...
2 Minute Drill: March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBIn this compelling episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex takes a deep dive into the dark web's insatiable appetite for healthcare data, particularly focusing on why children's information is a high-value target for cybercriminals. Learn about the intrinsic value of medical records, the underestimated locations of sensitive data, and the chilling longevity of identity theft against minors. Discover actionable insights for safeguarding personal and organizational data against the relentless th...
Today: Nonclinical uses for AI
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBThe American medical association lays out eight. In demand, AI use cases for which the organization says it has heard physicians express. Particular enthusiasm. Today we discuss.
Today: Change Updates and Timeline
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBClearly one of the most impactful cyber events ever in healthcare. Today we look back on the last couple of weeks in the Change Healthcare ransomware event. This incident is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our health IT infrastructure. On February 21st, Optum reported widespread connectivity problems, signaling the onset of a crisis. By the next day, UnitedHealth Group suspected a nation-state was behind this turmoil. As we tracked the developments, Black Cat, a notorious group,...
2 Minute Drill: March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBIn this quick dive, Drex unpacks the latest in cybersecurity funding and policy implications for hospitals from the president's new budget proposal. Discover the mixed reactions from the healthcare community and the chilling update on the Rizda ransomware syndicate's latest move. This episode sheds light on the critical need for increased security investments and the ongoing debate around penalties for cybersecurity compliance. A must-listen for anyone in the healthcare sector looking to und...
2 Minute Drill: Budget Dust and Cyber Urgency: A Call for Stronger Hospital Security
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBIn this quick dive, Drex unpacks the latest in cybersecurity funding and policy implications for hospitals from the president's new budget proposal. Discover the mixed reactions from the healthcare community and the chilling update on the Rizda ransomware syndicate's latest move. This episode sheds light on the critical need for increased security investments and the ongoing debate around penalties for cybersecurity compliance. A must-listen for anyone in the healthcare sector looking to und...
Newsday: Change Healthcare, Application Rationalization, and Site of Care with Laura O’Toole
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBMarch 18, 2024: Laura O’Toole, CEO at SureTest joins Bill for the news. From the stark realities of homelessness and its communal aspects to the intricate challenges of healthcare security and the implications of major cyberattacks, Laura lends her insights into the resilience and adaptability of the healthcare sector. How do communities form in the midst of societal challenges like homelessness, and what can we learn from their solidarity? With the recent formidable cyberattack on Change He...
Today: HIMSS 24 Takeaways
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHIMSS 24 is in the books. Today we look at takeaways.
Today: Let's Define the AI Buzzword Already
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBCan you define AI? Can the person on that panel define AI? What constitutes AI? Today we discuss.
Today: Cuban, Salesforce, Change, and Health 2.0
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIt's that time of year. Lots of news stories, lots of press releases. Today we take a look at a few of them.
Today: My Name is Chuck, I'm a Healthcare CIO and I'm Part of the Problem
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBHopefully as a CIO you understand that the Change Healthcare issue is partly owned by you. But if not, today I discuss.
Newsday: Marketing at Events and Security Breach Response Strategies with Samuel Hill and Drex DeFord
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMarch 11, 2024: Samuel Hill, Head of Marketing, and Drex DeFord, President of the Cyber and Risk Community, at This Week Health join Bill for the news at ViVE. They delve into the intricate world of healthcare technology, discussing the recent Change Healthcare breach, communication strategies during cybersecurity incidents, the evolution of marketing tactics at industry events like ViVE, and the challenges faced by vendor partners in navigating multiple conferences. They explore the effecti...
2 Minute Drill: March 8, 2024
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex delves into the latest saga of cybercrime affecting Change Healthcare, where internal conflicts among cybercriminals expose terabytes of sensitive data. Discover the intrigue of Black Cat's betrayal and the potential fallout for healthcare data security. Plus, insights on the legal repercussions of ransomware attacks and how organizations can possibly mitigate damage. Join us for a gripping discussion on the real-world implications of cyber warfare...
2 Minute Drill: Dark Web Drama: Navigating the Chaos of Cyber Threats
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex delves into the latest saga of cybercrime affecting Change Healthcare, where internal conflicts among cybercriminals expose terabytes of sensitive data. Discover the intrigue of Black Cat's betrayal and the potential fallout for healthcare data security. Plus, insights on the legal repercussions of ransomware attacks and how organizations can possibly mitigate damage. Join us for a gripping discussion on the real-world implications of cyber warfare...
Today: HIMSS, Yes or No?
March 08, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAre you going to HIMSS, Should you be going to HIMSS?
Today: AI Generated Clinical Summaries Require More than Accuracy
March 07, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWorried about AI generated Clinical Summaries. You probably should be, for now.
Today: Headlines and Comments
March 06, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBChange Healthcare in the news. Also, AI on Prem and Sachin Jain drops some knowledge.
2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Revelations and Cybersecurity Updates - Navigating New Terrain
March 05, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBIn this episode of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex delves into the evolving drama surrounding Change Healthcare's encounter with ransomware, including the complexities of ransom payments and the treacherous landscape of ransomware as a service models. Amidst the backdrop of the Change Cyber event, two critical developments in cybersecurity went under the radar: the release of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0, introducing a new focus on governance, and the Health Sector Coordi...
Today: Ready for you Business Impact Audit?
March 05, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIf I were hired by your board to do an audit of your business continuity program, here is where I would start. https://ithandbook.ffiec.gov/it-booklets/business-continuity-management/i-business-continuity-management/
Newsday: Straight from ViVE 2024 with Charles Boicey and Drex DeFord
March 04, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMarch 4, 2024: Charles Boicey, Chief Innovation Officer at Clearsense joins Bill and Drex for the news. They delve into a multitude of topics surrounding the modern healthcare technology landscape at VIVE 2024, LA. What are some of the prevalent risks in the cyber world that health professionals are being confronted with today? Dig into these and other questions in this episode as Charles discusses his work in India, recent happenings in Change Healthcare as well as the controversial implica...
2 Minute Drill: Beyond the Breach: A Closer Look at Cybercrime Syndicates and Healthcare's Cyber Crisis
March 02, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBIn an in-depth special of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex unpacks the aftermath of a significant cyber event shaking the healthcare sector, spotlighted by the recent attack on Change Healthcare. This episode takes you behind the scenes of cybercrime syndicates, revealing their sophisticated organizational structures and strategies. Drex delves into the disruptive ransomware attack by Black Cat, highlighting its far-reaching impact on healthcare organizations nationwide and comparing it...
2 Minute Drill: Unraveling the Change Healthcare Cyber Crisis: A Deep Dive
March 01, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBIn this extended edition of the Two Minute Drill, Drex takes us through the aftermath of the Vive conference, focusing on the significant cyber attack on Change Healthcare and its ripple effects across the healthcare industry. He discusses the downfall of the LockBit King, the resurgence of the Black Cat ransomware group, and how these events culminate in unprecedented disruptions in healthcare services nationwide. This episode not only sheds light on the intricacies of ransomware as a servi...
Today: The 229 Project - 4 Years Old Today
February 29, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBA place of renewal and collaboration for Healthcare leaders. Check it out.