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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. NOV 30

    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

  2. OCT 29

    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

  3. SEP 26

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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