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The CereCore Podcast brings you conversations focused on the intersection of healthcare and IT. From practical advice to strategic thought leadership, hear how healthcare IT leaders are navigating the decisions, challenges and journey of delivering technology to improve healthcare in their community today and in the future.

  1. AUG 29

    Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering a True IT and Business Partnership

    “Every project you might be involved in is still a business project at the end of the day,” says Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center. Nayan explains how simple tools like a top 10 list can foster transparency and trust, highlighting technology’s impact on and value to healthcare projects. During this conversation with host Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer at CereCore, Nayan shares examples from the decades he has spent leading organizations during times of growth and transition. How does a health IT professional earn a seat at the executive table? What makes or breaks IT governance? Stream this episode for leadership advice you can apply in your healthcare organization.  Key topics   How to align with the business  Using governance to guide strategy and priorities   Why technical debt and application rationalization deserve attention  Mentoring others and professional development  Resources  Start tackling technical debt in your organization. Download this ebook: Technical Debt and the Patient.   Connect  Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center  Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer at CereCore  Did this topic resonate with you? Share this episode!  Tap into other healthcare IT resources. Subscribe to our monthly enewsletter.  Looking for help with healthcare IT services? Contact us.

    20 min

  2. JUL 29

    Behind the Scenes: Mayo Clinic's Data Strategy for Transforming Patient Care

    Ajai Sehgal, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Mayo Clinic, discussed the building blocks of healthcare data strategy and the value of data analytics from examples of physicians and patients who experienced better care, time savings and reduced cost. “Early detection of disease is a way of both curing patients and delivering better healthcare, but also scaling our physicians,” said Sehgal in this interview with host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore. Hear more about Mayo Clinic’s approach to data governance, stewardship and literacy programs, and physician engagement. If you’re wondering where to begin or how your healthcare organization can take advantage of data analytics, stream this episode for Sehgal’s advice.  Key topics:   Career highlights and transition to healthcare at Mayo Clinic Data management and governance principles Examples of solving health problems with data and early disease detection Strategic direction, data governance and physician engagement Quantifiable value of data analytics Startup principles apply to data analytics Advice for managing technology change  Connect with Ajai Sehgal, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Mayo Clinic, and show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore on LinkedIn. Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation on LinkedIn.   If your organization doesn’t have the capability internally to advance or optimize your technology, CereCore may be able to help—contact us.   Learn more about ways we help hundreds of healthcare organizations across the US and UK.   Upgrade support experiences with our Clinical Service Desk Optimize your EHR and maximize your technology investment Shore up your revenue cycle and mitigate technology gaps Subscribe to our podcast Explore our resources library

    29 min

  3. JUN 27

    CIO Leadership Lessons and Advice from Marty Paslick

    Listen to this masterclass in healthcare IT leadership from Marty Paslick, retired SVP and CIO of HCA Healthcare. He shares experiences from his nearly four decades in HIT and covers topics from workplace culture where “technologists see themselves as healthcare professionals first,” to financial and operational resiliency during adversity. He's not shy about sharing what worked and didn't work when mentoring leaders. Plus, he explains his approach to achieving innovation and quiet operations, authentic communication and three fundamental leadership principles. Enjoy this story-packed conversation with Marty and host Phil Sobol, vice president of business development at CereCore.  Key topics  00:02:12 - Becoming a CIO  00:06:10 - Quiet Operations and Continual Improvement  00:10:10 - Evolution of Healthcare IT and CIO Role  00:11:38 - Building Authentic Relationships  00:14:03 - Communication Strategies  00:17:09 - Leadership Style and Flexibility  00:18:05 - Storytelling in Leadership  00:20:44 - Final Words of Wisdom  Connect on LinkedIn  Marty Paslick, Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, HCA Healthcare  Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development, CereCore  Learn more  Interested in what other CIOs have to say about current healthcare challenges? Check out the feedback shared in an online survey of CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives) members about IT priorities and pressures facing their health system.       Results part 1- Top IT Priorities and Pressures Results part 2 - Hiring Contractors and Investing in Automation Is your organization going through a change in executive IT leadership? CereCore offers advisory services and fractional leadership for CIOs, CTOs and CISOs roles. Find more details.  Contact CereCore https://cerecore.net/contact

    27 min

  4. MAY 29

    What Matters to a Healthcare CFO? EHR Implementation & Strategic Planning Advice

    Strategic plans and EHR technology fueled with data are key for rural healthcare operations today. And what else? Step into the shoes of Alma Alexander, CFO from Cuero Regional Hospital. In this conversation with host Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development at CereCore, Alma shares what she’s learned as a healthcare finance leader in both large health systems and rural healthcare settings and how each are different and unique.   How does a chief financial officer (CFO) tackle top challenges in rural healthcare today? What’s the secret to financially preparing for and managing large IT investments like EHR systems? Alma gives practical advice on using strategic plans as communication tool to align C-suite leaders and the board of directors. Hear first-hand CFO advice as Cuero embarked on a multi-year process to prepare, plan and implement a modern EHR.   Key Topics   00:05:04 - Financial operations across different healthcare settings  Alma compares financial operations in reference labs, metropolitan, and rural hospitals.  00:08:16 - Top challenges for rural healthcare leaders    Alma talks about specific challenges faced in managing finances in a rural healthcare setting.  00:10:35 - Technology's impact on healthcare  Discussion on how IT advancements like AI and telemedicine are influencing rural healthcare.  00:14:43 - EHR implementation and strategic planning  Alma discusses the strategic planning and implementation process for a new EHR system.  00:18:37 - Decision making in EHR modernization  Hear about key decisions and pivotal moments in the EHR modernization process and what success looks like from a CFO perspective.  00:22:40 - Maintaining leadership alignment  Learn how this leadership team maintains alignment and communication regarding strategic plans.  00:25:59 - Closing thoughts and advice  Alma offers final thoughts and advice about the people side of healthcare.   Connect on LinkedIn  Alma Alexander, Chief Financial Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alma-alexander-cpa-3b048a10/  Phil Sobol, Vice President, Business Development at CereCore  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-sobol-8696991/  Related Episodes  Rural Healthcare: A CEO's Take on Advocacy, Tech and More  https://podcast.cerecore.net/rural-healthcare-a-ceos-take-on-advocacy-tech-and-more  Rolling Out EHRs in the Rural Setting: An Expert Guide https://podcast.cerecore.net/rolling-out-ehrs-in-the-rural-setting-an-expert-guide  Why EHR Optimization is Worth the Effort and Budget https://podcast.cerecore.net/why-ehr-optimization-is-worth-the-effort-and-budget  Learn More  Wherever you are in your healthcare technology journey, CereCore can help you navigate big decisions and plan for the future. Let’s talk about expertise and resources you might need to make progress with your EHR, application management, IT support and more. Check out these resources to get started.     How to Transition from MEDITECH Legacy EHR to Expanse  https://resources.cerecore.net/how-to-transition-from-meditech-legacy-ehr-to-expanse  EHR Hosting and Backup: Budgeting and Planning Tips that Avoid Surprise Costs https://resources.cerecore.net/ehr-hosting-and-backup-budgeting-and-planning-tips-that-avoid-surprise-costs  Unlocking the Full Potential of Your EHR: Why Optimization Pays Off https://resources.cerecore.net/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-your-ehr-why-optimization-pays-off  Next Steps  Understand what you have and what you need. Get an EHR assessment. https://cerecore.net/meditech-current-state-assessment?  Contact CereCore  https://cerecore.net/contact

    28 min

  5. APR 25

    Cybersecurity Expert from Defense Weighs in on Healthcare's Opportunities

    Cyber criminals only have to be right once to wreak havoc. In healthcare, we have to be right 100% of the time to manage the risk of cyberattack. In this episode, Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development talks to Darcy Corcoran, Principal for Cybersecurity Advisory Services. Hear how she uses her extensive background in the Department of Defense and work with NATO and the Pentagon to inform organization-specific tactics and industry best practices for cybersecurity in healthcare. In their conversation they cover the must haves and explore an often-overlooked aspect of considering AI use cases.  Key topics:    Thoughts on cybersecurity in healthcare through lens of extensive cybersecurity background in defense   Misconceptions about malicious actors  Factors to include in cybersecurity strategy   The AI considerations leaders may overlook  Leadership responsibilities for cybersecurity in healthcare organizations Connect on LinkedIn with show host Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development, and Darcy Corcoran, Principal Cybersecurity Advisory Services.   Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more.   For more on Cybersecurity Advisory Services, check out these resources.   Six Cybersecurity Points Healthcare CIOs Should Explain to Their Boards  Partnership is Key for Maximum Intelligence Against Growing Security Risks  2024 Healthcare Technology Industry Trends: Top Challenges for CIOs

    36 min

  6. MAR 31

    When Healthcare's Toughest Problems Need an Outsider's Perspective

    Many healthcare organizations are facing single digit or negative EBITDA and are searching for strategies to improve profitability, patient care and sustained growth. Examining revenue cycle is often a great place to start because of its far-reaching impact, explains Kim Waters, Principal Consultant for Revenue Cycle at CereCore. In this episode with host Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development at CereCore, Kim shares her unique perspective having worked with healthcare leaders in managed services, revenue cycle, payer disciplines and now CereCore clients. Kim explains how her conversational approach uncovers quick wins, identifies root causes, and helps teams navigate complex changes. She brings business acumen and healthcare experience working with a variety of C-suite roles, health system boards of directors, and clinical teams. What common problems warrant an outside perspective? How can you achieve a productive partnership with a consultant? Kim answers these questions and explains why evaluating change readiness is important to innovation. She wraps up the conversation with a client story that highlights the impact care navigation can have on positive financial results for a health system, a patient and their family.  Key topics  How to derive the most value from a consulting engagement  Top areas C-suite leaders are looking to improve today  Data, storytelling and the why behind decisions  Revenue cycle optimization can be ripe with opportunity  Care navigation client story: strategy yields savings for health system and patients  Connect Connect with Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development at CereCore, on LinkedIn.    Connect with Kim Waters, Principal Consultant for Revenue Cycle at CereCore, on LinkedIn.  Would your organization benefit from an outside perspective with deep healthcare expertise? Reach out and start a conversation about how we could help.    More resources to explore:  Advisory Services Six Cybersecurity Points Healthcare CIOs Should Explain to Their Boards  CIOs Rank Top Healthcare IT Priorities and Pressures for 2024 (Part 1)  How Commitment to ROI can Improve a Health System’s Bottom Line  2024 Healthcare Technology Industry Trends: Top Challenges for CIOs

    35 min

  7. FEB 29

    Why EHR Optimization Is Worth The Effort And Budget

    Maximizing the investment in an EHR platform is work that’s never really finished, and having the organizational discipline, resources, and mindset to continue pursuing EHR optimization often can feel like a battle. In this episode, Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development, talks with EHR experts Bob Gronberg, Assistant Vice President of MEDITECH Professional Services; John Walsh, Manager of MEDITECH Professional Services; and Stephanie Murray, Senior Director of Epic Services. Hear their strategic approaches for discovering optimization opportunities, common issues facilities face, and how assessments can help leaders prioritize optimizations and uncover root causes. The panel covers a wide range of topics such as managing through education needs and staff turnover, why getting behind on system updates can be costly and what a consistent maintenance and optimization process could look like. Each panelist shares parting words of wisdom based on their passion for healthcare and experience working in the EHR vendor setting and with healthcare leaders and clinicians in health systems across the US and abroad.  Key topics:   Strategic approaches to EHR optimization and maintenance  How an EHR optimization assessment works   Things you can learn from an EHR assessment  Quick wins and trends from an assessment  Change management best practices  Governance, clinical council and budgeting advice  Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development, and optimization panelists on LinkedIn:  Bob Gronberg, Assistant Vice President of MEDITECH Professional Services  John Walsh, Manager of MEDITECH Professional Services  Stephanie Murray, Senior Director of Epic Services   Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more.  For more on EHR assessments, check out these resources.  MEDITECH Rules: How to Start Optimizing and Solving Pain Points  Get more from your MEDITECH EHR  How to Determine When It’s Time to Optimize Your Epic EHR  Get help with Epic optimization, staffing and more  {Podcast} EHR Optimization: How to Keep Improving After Go Live, Cory Lane, OakLeaf Surgical Hospital

    47 min

  8. JAN 31

    Rolling Out EHRs in the Rural Setting: An Expert Guide

    An EHR implementation is a massive project, especially for rural healthcare locations. Ismelda Garza, CIO of Cuero Regional Hospital and senior consultant at CereCore, explains the multi-year journey their hospital has been on to prepare for the transition to a modern EHR like MEDITECH Expanse. What prep work is involved? Ismelda shares practical advice and her experiences in this conversation with Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development at CereCore. Hear more about the importance of infrastructure stability and early collaboration with third party application vendors to head off potential implementation delays and issues. Plus, Ismelda talks about her personal experience building solid relationships with her leadership team colleagues, staff and end users.  Key topics:  How to prepare for EHR change, from infrastructure and vendors to staff  The broad impact of technology implementation in a rural setting  How to build solid C-suite relationships   EHR investments in rural health  HIT leadership career journey and passion for rural health  Learn more about Cuero Regional Hospital.  Connect with Ismelda Garza on LinkedIn.  Connect with Phil Sobol on LinkedIn.  Ismelda and Phil mention a conversation with Lynn Falcone, CEO of Cuero Regional Hospital, on the podcast. Hear more about the unique challenges of running a rural hospital and Lynn’s goals and vision for a modernized EHR platform in the episode Rural Healthcare: A CEO’s Take on Advocacy, Tech and More.  What does your healthcare organization need for your EHR today? Considering a move to MEDITECH Expanse? Looking to maximize your investment and ready to optimize your existing EHR?  Let’s talk. We are a comprehensive EHR services partner and work with healthcare organizations of all sizes in the US and UK so that EHR technology is the tool you need it to be for your care teams and patients.  Next step resources  Consider starting with an EHR assessment.  Get ready to move to Expanse. Download the ebook.  Implement MEDITECH Expanse Ambulatory for a single EHR. Download the ebook.  Subscribe to the CereCore newsletter for the more resources.  Read how our healthcare operations background makes us a unique healthcare IT partner in this flipbook.

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The CereCore Podcast brings you conversations focused on the intersection of healthcare and IT. From practical advice to strategic thought leadership, hear how healthcare IT leaders are navigating the decisions, challenges and journey of delivering technology to improve healthcare in their community today and in the future.

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    CereCore News
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
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