This Week Health: Newsroom
951 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings“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 Richardson—all of whom have firsthand experience in the trenches of health IT leadership—this channel delivers concise updates and expert analysis to keep you informed in the rapidly evolving world of health technology. Subscribe today for a reliable source of current information, accessible wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Today: OpenAI Sora text-to-video
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 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 - 11.7 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 - 7.8 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 - 31 minutes - 28.5 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 - 13 minutes - 12 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 - 12.6 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 - 7 minutes - 6.76 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 - 10 minutes - 9.21 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 - 13.4 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: Budget Dust and Cyber Urgency: A Call for Stronger Hospital Security
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 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: 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...
Newsday: Change Healthcare, Application Rationalization, and Site of Care with Laura O’Toole
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 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 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBHIMSS 24 is in the books. Today we look at takeaways.
Today: Let's Define the AI Buzzword Already
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 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 - 11 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 - 15 minutes - 14.1 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 - 21 minutes - 19.6 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: Dark Web Drama: Navigating the Chaos of Cyber Threats
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.06 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: 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...
Today: HIMSS, Yes or No?
March 08, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 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 - 12.8 MBWorried about AI generated Clinical Summaries. You probably should be, for now.
Today: Headlines and Comments
March 06, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 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 - 4 minutes - 3.71 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 - 14.5 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 - 18 minutes - 16.7 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 - 11 minutes - 10.2 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 - 8.03 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 - 11.5 MBA place of renewal and collaboration for Healthcare leaders. Check it out.
Today: VIVE Why it's Worth the Time
February 28, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBLast show with this crappy audio. I'm on the road and I didn't travel with my mic. Thought I would riff on the value of the conference.
Today: Tuesday Morning at VIVE
February 27, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBJust me reporting back from LA.
Newsday: LockBit Shutdown, Healthcare Conferences, and Navigating Cloud Security with Drex DeFord
February 26, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBFebruary 26, 2024: Drex DeFord, President of Cyber and Risk Community at This Week Health, joins Bill for the news. They explore the impact of cybersecurity on healthcare, illustrated by the shutdown of LockBit ransomware operations, and the implications for the industry. How does the arrest of cyber criminals and the seizure of decryption keys alter the landscape of health IT security, and what does it signify for future cybersecurity strategies? The conversation shifts to the nuances of he...
Today: Go or Don't Go to VIVE, How to Maximize your Value
February 23, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBVIVE is next week. Go or Don't go, how can you get the most out of the event.
2 Minute Drill: LockBit Takedown and Cybersecurity Urgencies: Navigating New Threats
February 22, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBIn this episode of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex celebrates the recent success in the cybersecurity world with the takedown of the LockBit ransomware group, known for its widespread attacks, including on healthcare organizations. This significant win for cyber professionals, however, quickly turns to concern with emerging threats to major healthcare and IT service providers like Optum and Change Healthcare. Drex discusses the proactive measures taken by these organizations and the im...
Today: Change Healthcare / Optum is Taken Offline
February 22, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBChange Healthcare is offline due to a cyber incident. They do 15 Billion transactions in healthcare annually. Yeah, it's kind of a big deal.
Today: Zuckerberg, Musk, Apple, Ascension and Providence
February 21, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBToday we scan the news and talk big tech layoffs, Apple Vision Pro, Neuralink, Ascension finances and Providence SD WAN. Enjoy.
2 Minute Drill: Justice Served and the Evolving Role of Cyber Leaders
February 20, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBIn this episode of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, Drex brings us a mix of cyber news from the frontline. We kick off with the uplifting news of a cybercriminal facing justice for attacks on healthcare organizations, including a significant 2020 incident impacting the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dive into the complex world of cybercrime's long-term effects on victims, highlighting the distressing use of a child's stolen data. Explore the evolving roles of CISOs and CIOs as they ad...
Today: Hourly Thinking in a Productivity World
February 20, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBShould we care if our staff is working less than 8 hours per day. I'm not so sure.
Newsday: New Cyber Threats, Financial Feedback, and Integrated IT Teams with Lindsey Jarrell
February 19, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBFebruary 19, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell, CEO at Healthlink Advisors, joins Bill for the news. How can healthcare organizations better prepare for and defend against sophisticated cyber attacks, like the one involving a deepfake CFO that led to a significant financial loss? What strategies should health IT leaders adopt to ensure their operations remain robust and responsive to the ever-evolving demands of healthcare delivery? With the financial landscape of healthcare institutions showing signs o...
2 Minute Drill: Decoding Cybersecurity - Third-Party Risks and HIPAA Updates
February 16, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBJoin Drex in this insightful episode of the Two and a Half Minute Drill, where we delve into the complexities of third-party risks in the cybersecurity realm, spotlighted at the latest 229 CISO Summit. Learn why cybercriminals target third-party apps to access a wealth of data from thousands of healthcare organizations and the challenge this presents. Plus, we’re on the brink of the first HIPAA security audits since 2017 — are you ready? Drex also offers a vital reminder on the importance of...
Today: Adjusting Aperature on Your Strategy
February 16, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBNarrow focus or Wide focus, which is better for strategy. It depends on when you ask?
Today: ChatGPT now has Memory
February 15, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBOne step closer to your personal digital assistant.
Today: A Framework for Mentoring
February 14, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBExpand their knowledge, experience, thinking, and network. It's that easy. Start today.
2 Minute Drill: February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex delves into the latest cybersecurity developments affecting the healthcare industry. Highlights include the introduction of the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Healthcare Act by bipartisan senators, a hefty fine levied against a New York City hospital for HIPAA violations, and practical advice on protecting against W-2 scams. Join the 229 Cyber and Risk Community for more insights and learn about our recent event in Del Mar that brought together top...
2 Minute Drill: Securing Health: Navigating Cyber Threats in Healthcare
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBIn this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex delves into the latest cybersecurity developments affecting the healthcare industry. Highlights include the introduction of the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Healthcare Act by bipartisan senators, a hefty fine levied against a New York City hospital for HIPAA violations, and practical advice on protecting against W-2 scams. Join the 229 Cyber and Risk Community for more insights and learn about our recent event in Del Mar that brought together top...
Today: What Makes a Good Healthcare CIO?
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBNot as easy a question as it might seem.
Newsday: What does Government Involvement In Cybersecurity Look Like with Wes Wright
February 12, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFebruary 12, 2024: Wes Wright, Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr, joins Bill for the news. As we tread the path of progress, how far have we come since the introduction of meaningful use in healthcare? Has healthcare effectively capitalized on the digital wave set in motion by the electronic health records (EHR)? These questions form the crux of our conversations as they discuss the origin, trajectory, and the potential future of healthcare security. The advent of AI has undoubtedly catapulte...
2 Minute Drill: February 8, 2024
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBIn this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex highlights a sophisticated AI-driven cyber scam targeting a multinational corporation, showcasing the evolving threats in the cyber landscape. Discover the importance of establishing solid verification processes within your organization to counteract these advanced tactics. Additionally, explore the untapped potential of hiring neurodiverse individuals to enhance your cybersecurity team's creativity and focus. Plus, learn about the unexpected ris...
2 Minute Drill: AI Deceptions and Cyber Defenses: Navigating New Threats
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBIn this episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex highlights a sophisticated AI-driven cyber scam targeting a multinational corporation, showcasing the evolving threats in the cyber landscape. Discover the importance of establishing solid verification processes within your organization to counteract these advanced tactics. Additionally, explore the untapped potential of hiring neurodiverse individuals to enhance your cybersecurity team's creativity and focus. Plus, learn about the unexpected ris...
Today: Apple Vision Pro: One Health Systems Take
February 08, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBApple Vision Pro? Any practical application in healthcare?