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The CereCore Podcast

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. FEB 28

    From AI to EHR: How to Approach Healthcare Innovation Today

    AI is going to change our entire healthcare system, and so are strategic approaches to EHR optimization and continuous improvement. Darrell Bodnar, CIO of North Country Healthcare, unpacks top of mind healthcare leadership topics from operationalizing new technologies like AI and machine learning to optimizing the EHR for clinical efficiencies and workflow optimization. Hear practical leadership advice for navigating today’s cost pressure challenges and creative approaches to employee development and satisfaction. And, hear how Darrell’s career pivot from culinary arts to CIO comes full circle with his passion today for hospice care and giving back to the community.  Key topics:  Adoption of AI and ambient listening   CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program  Aligning technology with organizational goals  Challenges and lessons learned with merger and acquisition  Empowering employees and satisfaction with Yellow Belt training  Importance of partnership  Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore.  Connect with Darrell Bodnar, CIO of North Country Healthcare  Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more.  For more on EHR assessments and getting more from your EHR, check out these resources.  A Health System CIO's Strategy to Drive EHR Value. Find more insights from Darrell Bodnar, CIO North Country Healthcare  EHR Optimization: The New EHR Lifecycle. Check out this article for comprehensive advice on how to maximize your EHR investment.  Need an outsider’s perspective on big technology decisions you are considering? Start with a healthcare IT assessment. Here are five reasons to start with an IT assessment.    Like what you hear? Follow or subscribe!

    33 min

  2. JAN 30

    CIO Insights: How to Pursue Big Technology Opportunities and Satisfaction

    Focus on what’s most important for a health system. That’s what Kevin Olson, CIO at Jupiter Medical Center, explains as he talks about their Epic implementation, the challenges and opportunities of unifying fragmented systems, and governance in IT decision-making. Kevin also delves into the role of AI in healthcare, the significance of understanding market dynamics, and much more in this conversation with podcast host, Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer at CereCore. Listen for practical advice from a healthcare IT leader with 20+ years of experience and whose heart runs deep in serving others.  Key topics include  Epic implementation and legacy EHR support  The important role of governance in IT project prioritization and execution  Practical applications and governance of AI in healthcare  Understanding AI models, bias, and risk management  Market dynamics, competition and its impact on IT strategy  Recharging during intense IT projects  The value of mentorship, peer collaboration, and continuous learning in healthcare IT  Connect  Connect with show host Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer of CereCore  Connect with Kevin Olson, CIO of Jupiter Medical Center  Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more.  Resources for you During this episode, Phil mentions a conversation with Dr. Patrick Woodard, CIO at Monument Health and the importance of balance as a healthcare IT leader. Check out this episode: Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support.   Need Epic EHR expertise? Let's talk about how our Epic consulting, support and staffing resources can help.   Moving to another EHR? Managing your entire suite of legacy clinical applications while implementing a new EHR is a herculean task. Tap into our resources and expertise.  Need an outsider’s perspective on big technology decisions you are considering? Start with a healthcare IT assessment. Here are five reasons to start with an IT assessment.   Like what you hear? Follow or subscribe!

    25 min

  3. 12/23/2024

    Automating EHR Implementations: A Must-Have for Managing Healthcare Informatics

    How can we make the EHR implementation process less manual? Krischan Krayer, VP of Expanse Implementation & Operations at HCA Healthcare, discusses ways healthcare organizations can evaluate and use automation for EHR implementations. He shares experiences working with stakeholders and teams to educate them on what’s possible with automation. Hear more about EHR adoption trends, insights from his role as physician advocate and IT “translator” and career advice.     Key topics include:    Improving the EHR experience for physicians  Why use automation for EHR implementation  How to evaluate the value and potential use of automation  Evolution of EHRs and the effect of generational changes on adoption  Automation is a solid strategy for scaling IT services and resources whether focused on an EHR implementation or other more day-to-day IT operations. Tune in to hear leadership perspective from Krischan who stands in the gap and serves as liaison between healthcare providers, operations and technology—with the goal to leverage EHR technology to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to communities.  Connect with us  Read Automation Saves Thousands for MEDITECH Expanse Implementation (Time Is Money)  Connect with host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore Connect with Krischan Krayer, HCA Healthcare Information Technology Group VP  Explore CereCore's resources on data and interoperability, end-to-end EHR implementation and optimization and IT service desk  Share your healthcare technology story with us—leave a comment, share this episode, and subscribe to our podcast!

    28 min

  4. 11/30/2024

    Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support

    Dr. Patrick Woodard is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Monument Health. Monument Health operates the busiest ER in South Dakota, serving a remote area where the nearest comparable trauma center is over 300 miles away. In this episode, hear how Dr. Woodard’s background as practicing internist ignited a passion for healthcare technology and health policy. He discusses how healthcare technology like policy can impact thousands of patients, emphasizing the importance of reliability, invisibility and quality IT support.  Key topics The evolution of healthcare technology and its adoption by physicians Balancing clinical practice with IT leadership The role of AI in improving documentation and reducing physician burnout Strategies for effective healthcare IT support The importance of listening to frontline caregivers to drive meaningful tech improvements Dr. Woodard's personal anecdotes provide a compelling look at the intersection of medicine and technology. Whether you're a healthcare professional, IT specialist, or simply interested in the future of healthcare, this episode offers real world insights on the critical role of clinical IT support. Tune in to hear how Monument Health is leveraging technology to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to its diverse patient population. Connect with us Connect with Dr. Patrick Woodard, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Monument Health Connect with host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore Explore CereCore's resources on clinical IT service desk, end-to-end EHR implementation and optimization and healthcare technology managed services Share your healthcare technology story with us—leave a comment, share this episode, and subscribe to our podcast!

    40 min

  5. 10/29/2024

    Happy Doctors and Technology: A CMIO and Practicing Physician's POV

    Dr. Aaron Parker Banks, Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) at UK St. Claire Healthcare treats patients in the clinic four days a week and he's using technology throughout the day to help him provide the best care to his tight-knit community in Kentucky. Listen to this “day in a life” episode to hear how this CMIO led physicians, nurses and staff through technology change during their EHR go-live. Dr. Banks shares personal stories that will leave you inspired by his passion for taking care of his community and encouraged in the ways you serve yours. Key topics: Physician experiences with technology in patient care Maximizing use of technology Patient-centered decision making Rural and community healthcare Bridging the generational technology gap Read more about UK St. Claire and Dr. Aaron Parker Banks Connect with host Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer of CereCore Connect with CereCore Where ever you are in your EHR journey and whatever EHR platform you are using, CereCore can help. Tap into our expertise and explore a few resources like these: EHR Optimization: The New EHR Lifecycle MEDITECH Expanse 2.1 To 2.2: What Will Nurses Think? Implementing Epic? Don't Overlook Fundamentals Like Change Management Share your healthcare technology story with us—leave a comment. Like what you heard? Share this episode and subscribe to our podcast!

    30 min

  6. 09/26/2024

    Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation

    A highly customized EHR in need of costly updates challenged the new CIO at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) to evaluate the technology stack he inherited and chart a new course at this award-winning healthcare organization. In this episode, Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer, talks with David Miles, Chief Information Officer of OHH, and Jim Wetzel, the facility’s director of clinical systems. The duo shared valuable insights from their recent Epic implementation that was completed in just 11 months (earlier than the 12-month goal established at the onset of the project).   Key topics:  Guiding principles for evaluating your healthcare technology stack Keys to OHH’s Epic implementation timeframe What’s next at OHH  Connect on LinkedIn:  Phil Sobol, CereCore CCO (podcast host) David Miles, OHH CIO  Jim Wetzel, OHH Director of Clinical Systems  Learn more:  Implementing Epic? Don’t Overlook Fundamentals Like Change Management  Best Practices for Charting Your Epic Optimization Journey  Epic comes with a ton of capability. Let's talk about how our healthcare IT experise and resources can help your organization leverage the Epic platform to its fullest potential. Connect with CereCore.

    43 min

  7. 08/29/2024

    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

  8. 07/29/2024

    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
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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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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
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