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: Is AI a cybersecurity ally or menace?
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBAI - Good or Evil in the Cybersecurity Fight?
Newsday: Navigating the Waves of Tech Evolution: Epic's Plans and the Promise of AI with Jon Kimerle
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSeptember 11, 2023: Jon Kimerle, Global Strategic Healthcare Alliances with Pure Storage joins Bill for the news. They delve into a myriad of topics orbiting around the current tech evolution in healthcare. This ostensible exchange elucidates Jon's evolution from a faith-based healing ministry to becoming a high-ranking technology officer. We also tap into the riveting dialogue on Epic's plans boasted by Judy Faulkner and how those insights sync with Kimerle's own experience with Epic in hea...
Today: What does the next generation leader look like today
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBYour people are your organizations DNA. How are we doing?
Today: Generative AI / Clinician Role in Next 10 Years
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBFrom the basic to the not so basic, the predictions are lofty for this technology. Today we explore.
Today: Multimodal Large Language Models in Healthcare
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMedical AI can’t interpret complex cases yet. The arrival of multimodal large language models will start the real revolution – and real assistance. MedicalFuturist.Com
Today: Mass General Brigham tests ChatGPT Clinical Decision Accuracy
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB"𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑡𝐺𝑃𝑇 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑠, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝟩𝟩% 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦, 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠. 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡-𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑖ff𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝟨𝟢% 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝟨𝟪% 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝐿𝑀 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛." HealthcareITNews
Newsday: Adventuring into the Future of RPM and Respiratory Health Innovations with Adrian Ang
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSeptember 3, 2023: Adrian Ang, CEO and Co-founder at Aevice Health joins Bill for the news. Adrian opens up about his personal struggle with asthma, which led to the founding of Aevice Health in 2018. He shares insights on their innovative smart wearable stethoscope designed to help patients with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Phenomenal Disease (COPD) manage their conditions at home. This engaging conversation pivots to the efficacy of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in solving many patient ...
Today: Seasons
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOne season ends a new one begins at This Week Health, today we explore seasons.
Today: Gartner's AI Hype Cycle, Widening the Aperature
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBGenerative AI is just scratching the surface. Today we explore the various forms of AI coming down the pike by taking a look at the Gartner AI hype cycle.
Today: Beware of Big Tech Bearing Gifts
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIt feels good when they call, but does it make sense that they are calling? Today we explore a cautionary tale.
Today: With Great Power comes Great Responsibility
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBThese new generative AI tools are really amazing. However with great power comes great responsibility. Today we discuss where it can go wrong.
Newsday: Digital Therapeutics, VR's Place in Healthcare, and Apple's Bold VR Move with Josh Sackman
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAugust 28, 2023: Josh Sackman, President and Co-Founder at AppliedVR joins Bill for the news. As the first digital therapeutics company to receive a unique HCPCS code, how has this groundbreaking approach to healthcare changed the dynamics of treatment? Can VR be the bridge to holistic patient care beyond hospital walls, especially for veterans? And as Apple enters the VR arena with its premium-priced Vision Pro, what strategic differences will we witness in contrast to companies like Meta? ...
Today: The Dream Machine - Satya Nadella
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWhat if we had a machine that could take input in human language, reason and always keep the human in the loop. This is what Satya Nadella spoke about at UGM.
Today: Epic UGM - Fresh Eyes Project
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBToday I give you my fresh eyes view on UGM. What's fresh eyes. Listen in to understand.
Today: Epic UGM Day 1
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBMy first time on Epic's campus in over 15 years. My impressions and ramblings on day 1 of UGM.
Newsday: AI, Data-Driven Healthcare, and The 5G Frontier with Charles Boicey
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBAugust 21, 2023: Charles Boicey, Chief Innovation Officer at Clearsense joins Bill for the news. They delve into the transformative impact of data and AI on healthcare operations. With the evolution from sick care to actual healthcare, how are large language models revolutionizing the way information is presented and analyzed? As we transition to data-driven hospitals, is AI truly the panacea to streamline the mess of digitized data? The advent of 5G promises bandwidth and security enhanceme...
Today: New C-Suite Transformation Roles - What to Expect
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBLots of new roles at health systems around transformation. Today we explore what it means.
Today: Acceptable Vendor Lock In?
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIs there ever an acceptable level of vendor lock in? Today we explore.
Today: Healthcare Cybersecurity - How Are We Doing?
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBThe Breach Report is out. Let's take a look.
Today: Doctor GPT, Don't Scoff, It's a Real Thing
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAn LLM that fits on your phone, works offline and has passed the US Medical Licensing Exam. Oh, and by the way, it's open source. https://youtu.be/J9nJh33GM-w
Newsday: Remote Workforces, Rapid Pace, and Realistic Focus with Laura O'Toole
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAugust 13, 2023: Laura O’Toole, CEO at SureTest joins Bill for the news. They delve deep into the challenges of modern management and leadership, focusing on the rapid pace of change in our current business climate and how the adoption of technology, particularly in a post-COVID era, impacts the workforce. How can organizations balance rapid technological advancements with ensuring the well-being of their workforce? With remote work becoming the norm, how do leaders ensure constructive feedb...
Today: The Healthcare CIOs Seat at the Table
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat if I told you it wasn't a slam dunk in my mind that a Healthcare CIO should have a seat at the table. Well, today we discuss.
Today: Zoom Calling Staff back to the Office??
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBWhat can we learn from Zoom calling staff back to the office? I also discuss what I've heard other health systems are doing.
Today: Generative AI 'not reliable yet', John Halamka
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCan you believe he said that. I do, and we've been saying the same thing. We have little transparency into the models training. Gen AI may not give you the same answer twice. Generative AI is probabilistic, meaning it give you the most probable answer, or in the case of Large Language Models, it's best guess on what the next word should be. Regardless. John believes it could be transformative.
Today: Where Do We Invest in Generative AI
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBYou already know the answer, or at least where to start. Today I just remind you.
Newsday: Leadership, AI, and The Terminator With Curtis Hendrick
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAugust 7, 2023: Curtis Hendrick, VP of Cloud Services at Optimum Healthcare IT joins Bill for the news. In a world where digital transformation is crucial, can a single empowered leader truly drive the necessary changes in large healthcare systems? How can organizations effectively adopt agile methodologies and embrace a culture of nimbleness to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives? What role does culture play in successful digital transformation, and how can leaders foster a ...
Today: The 4 Healthcare CIO Archetypes
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBYou ever wonder what it takes to be a healthcare CIO. Well it depends. It depends on the type of organization that is hiring you and the role they expect you to play. Today we delve into it. If you have any thoughts or ideas, shoot me a note. [email protected].
Today: The Growing Power of Cloud Providers Amid AI Boom
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHave you had an increase in your enterprise software contract cost. That's just one example of the growing power of our cloud providers. What is your strategy to avoid vendor lock in.
Today: Amazon Clinic's Mistake and Why it Matters
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBAmazon's Clinic's launch and misstep. However, we should look to see how they handle the consumer experience and be ready for a larger play in the future.
Today: People Trust Generative AI, Do You?
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPeople trust Generative AI, are we going to fight this or work with it?
Newsday: The Digital Front Door and Reliability Culture with Robbie Hughes
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBJuly 31, 2023: Robbie Hughes, CEO and Founder of Lumeon joins Bill for the news. How can the healthcare industry overcome the challenge of operationalizing digital solutions at scale? What are the key issues with the current approach to digital front doors in healthcare? What are the limitations of electronic health records (EHRs) in driving operational efficiency and reliability in healthcare? What are the barriers to creating a reliability culture in the healthcare industry? How can health...
Today: AWS Healthscribe and a Look at the Future
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBCommoditization of services represents a buying opportunity. Is that what's happening in voice transcription.
Today: Let's Define AI
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWe are buyers of AI systems, I thought it might be good to define AI.
Today: Are you Structured for Success
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBJust what the title says. Are you structured for success.
Today: Workforce Wellbeing
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHuman sustainability. Today we explore why so many are leaving their current jobs.
Newsday: Healthcare in the U.S: Election Cycles, AI, and Investment Strategies with Robert Elliott
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJuly 24, 2023: Robert Elliott, VP and Executive Architect, ServiceNow Services at Optimum Healthcare IT joins Bill for the news. In a world where AI-generated code is rapidly growing, the conversation invites exploration into the future of job roles, the necessary skills for the next generation, and how AI might augment, not replace, our capabilities. It further addresses how AI could be employed responsibly to navigate and potentially mend aspects of the perceived "broken" healthcare system...
Today: CIOs Don't All Have the Same Job
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBNot all Healthcare CIOs are the same, nor should they be. They each have different jobs with different requirements. Let's explore.
Today: What Makes a CIO Truly Great
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBInteresting question. Let's take a look.
Today: Our New World Where Data Begets Data
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBImagine a future with unlimited bandwidth, storage and compute. Now, what is possible?
Today: Healthcare's Needed Change in Management Culture
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat cultural attributes are holding healthcare systems back?
Newsday: The Steps Towards the Whole Care Journey: AI, Start-Ups, and Policy With Brad Bigelow
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBJuly 17, 2023: Brad Bigelow, Digital Health Executive at Acolyte Health joins Bill for the news. As we examine the transition from paper to digital information exchange in healthcare, what are the potential challenges and ethical considerations involved in this digital shift? What is the role of telehealth and digital communication in shaping the future of the healthcare industry, and how can we ensure these advancements reach marginalized populations? How might we strike a balance between e...
Today: Confidence, Investments and Silliness
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBHow important is leader confidence? Where should we spend our limited resources on innovation? What Bill does when he spots a silly story, he shares it with you. Go figure.
Today: 9 Actions a CIO/CTO can take with Generative AI
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBGreat article, check it out. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/technologys-generational-moment-with-generative-ai-a-cio-and-cto-guide
Today: McKinsey on Generative AI in Healthcare
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBGenerative AI is coming, I thought I'd take a look at where McKinsey thinks it will impact healthcare.
Today: Understanding Hospital Prices
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBUnderstanding hospital prices can explain health system investments. Today we delve into twelve hospital pricing concepts.
Newsday: The Rise of Managed Security Service Providers and Trends in Cybersecurity with Drex DeFord
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJuly 10, 2023: Drex DeFord, Executive Healthcare Strategist at CrowdStrike joins Bill for the news. What drives CrowdStrike's impressive presence in the cybersecurity landscape? How do healthcare cybersecurity trends shape the future of data protection? Are M&A deals the key to unlocking growth and innovation in the cybersecurity industry? What strategies can companies employ to successfully expand their product offerings? Is entering new markets the ultimate catalyst for business growth and...
Today: Using AI to Build an Advantage
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe use of AI will determine the winners and losers in healthcare delivery over the next 5 years. Too dramatic. Listen today.
Today: 13 Trends Shaping the Health Economy
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB12 Trends. Check them out here. https://www.trillianthealth.com/insights/reports/2022-health-economy-trends
Today: Are We Still Making These Mistakes from 1988
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBToday we look back to 1988 to see if we are still making the same mistakes from 1988.
Newsday: Controlling Data & Navigating Vendor Contracts in an Era of Cloud Migration with Mark Dobbs
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJuly 3, 2023: Mark Dobbs, Global Healthcare Alliances at Pure Storage joins Bill for the news.How has the adoption of cloud technology affected the healthcare industry? What are the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with cloud-based healthcare systems? How can healthcare organizations balance the need for data access and security in a cloud environment? How can healthcare organizations ensure effective disaster recovery and business continuity in a cloud-based infrastructure? Wh...