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This Week Health Conference is dedicated to propelling healthcare forward by amplifying the voices of advancement and innovation in health technology. Managing Editor and Host Bill Russell has served on executive teams in healthcare, higher education, and Fortune 500 consulting practices. As Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, a 16 hospital $6.5 billion system, he rapidly accelerated the diffusion of new IT strategies, adopted emerging models like cloud, agile development, and invested in two successful startups. On This Week in Health IT, Bill utilizes his experience to prompt leaders, innovators, and organizations to share their stories in a conversational style to capture the wisdom of the industry. Stay up to date, prepare your team, and propel healthcare forward. Subscribe today at https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe.

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This Week Health Conference is dedicated to propelling healthcare forward by amplifying the voices of advancement and innovation in health technology. Managing Editor and Host Bill Russell has served on executive teams in healthcare, higher education, and Fortune 500 consulting practices. As Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, a 16 hospital $6.5 billion system, he rapidly accelerated the diffusion of new IT strategies, adopted emerging models like cloud, agile development, and invested in two successful startups. On This Week in Health IT, Bill utilizes his experience to prompt leaders, innovators, and organizations to share their stories in a conversational style to capture the wisdom of the industry. Stay up to date, prepare your team, and propel healthcare forward. Subscribe today at https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe.

    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24: Cybersecurity in the Zero Trust Age with Kate Pierce and Tamer Baker

    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24: Cybersecurity in the Zero Trust Age with Kate Pierce and Tamer Baker

    March 18, 2024: In this 2024 ViVE IIA double feature health leaders Kate Pierce, Senior vCISO at Fortified Health Security, and Tamer Baker, CTO at Zscaler. Pierce delves into the complex landscape of healthcare cybersecurity, with a particular focus on third-party risks, the implications of the Change Healthcare breach, and the burgeoning field of zero trust. How are health systems navigating the murky waters of third-party risks, and what lessons can be drawn from recent breaches to fortify defenses? Then, Tamer explores the role of zero trust in safeguarding health data and systems in an era where traditional security perimeters no longer suffice. Further, the discussion sheds light on the significance of HHS's Cybersecurity Performance Goals and their potential impact on healthcare's cyber resilience. Through engaging conversations with experts Kate Pierce and Tamer Baker, this episode not only poses critical questions about the current state and future of healthcare cybersecurity but also offers valuable insights into the strategic approaches being adopted by leaders in the field.

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    Keynote: Leading the Charge with Technology Integration in Healthcare Systems with Donna Roach

    Keynote: Leading the Charge with Technology Integration in Healthcare Systems with Donna Roach

    March 15, 2024: In this insightful episode Donna Roach, CIO at University of Utah Health, engages in a deep conversation about the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of innovative technology in healthcare settings. They delve into the intricacies of rolling out new systems to ambulatory doctors, the critical role of budgetary reviews, and the importance of demonstrating efficiency. Through anecdotes and practical examples, they explore the impact of technology on patient experiences and the evolving landscape of virtual care. Thought-provoking questions emerge, such as, "What technology will be indispensable in healthcare a decade from now?" and "What attributes contribute to the success of healthcare leaders in navigating complex technological transitions?" Join the discussion as they unpack the future of healthcare technology and the imperative for collaborative problem-solving.
    Key Points:
    Technology Implementation ChallengesBudgeting and InnovationEssential CIO AttributesChanging Role of the CIOPrioritizing Indispensable Technology
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    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Mike Smith, KLAS and David Ting, Tausight

    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Mike Smith, KLAS and David Ting, Tausight

    March 14: Today on the Conference channel, it’s a double Interview in Action live from ViVE 2024. First, Bill speaks with Mike Smith, VP of Business Development at KLAS.As the healthcare landscape rapidly transforms, understanding how technological solutions are performing becomes paramount for advancing patient care. Mike shares how KLAS, through extensive provider feedback and analysis, identifies the "best in class" vendors, shining a light on who's excelling and who's faltering in delivering value to healthcare systems. In a world where technological categories are perpetually evolving, how does KLAS stay ahead, creating and adapting categories to fit the nuanced needs of healthcare providers? Next, Drex speaks with David Ting, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Tausight. They delve deep into the complexities and advancements surrounding the integration and security of health information. As we explore the pressing question of how we can protect one of healthcare's most valuable commodities, PHI, from the incessant threat of cyberattacks, David sheds light on their innovative partnership with CrowdStrike and the pivot towards an event-driven database structure. How does Tausight leverage technology to not just react to threats but anticipate them by understanding the intricacies of PHI data movement and storage?
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    TownHall: Value-Based Analytics and Being Data Driven with David Vawdrey

    TownHall: Value-Based Analytics and Being Data Driven with David Vawdrey

    March 12: In this TownHall Bill sits down with David Vawdrey, Chief Data and Informatics Officer at Geisinger. His insights into the complex world of data analytics, especially in the healthcare sector, provide a valuable lens into some of the current struggles and future ambitions in the industry. How does Geisinger turn a sea of data into a meaningfully useful resource? Can modern technology help healthcare providers transition from a fee-for-service model to a value-based model more efficiently, and what does a truly data-driven healthcare system look like?
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    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Managing Data for Optimum Efficiency with Sameer Sethi and Jason Rose

    Interview in Action @ ViVE '24 - Managing Data for Optimum Efficiency with Sameer Sethi and Jason Rose

    March 11, 2024: In this Interview In Action double feature Sameer Sethi of Hackensack Meridian Health and Jason Rose of ClearSense explore the topics ranging from AI data organization analytics to improving platform technology in healthcare. How is Hackensack Meridian leveraging AI and RPA to predict patient needs and improve decision support within the clinical workflow? What role does Google's cloud platform play in accelerating access to vital health data? Then, Jason Rose addresses how ClearSense enables significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by streamlining data management and supporting value-based care initiatives. Dive into a discussion that navigates the intersection of technology and healthcare, revealing practical applications of AI that promise to reshape patient care, operational workflows, and the broader health ecosystem.
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    Keynote: Highlights from ViVE Interviews in Action

    Keynote: Highlights from ViVE Interviews in Action

    March 8, 2024: Live from ViVE, Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson hit the floor to interview healthsystem leaders across the board. Sharing top of mind and any innovative ideas, this episode covers quickfire answers to some prevalent questions. Highlights include interviews with Daniel Nigrin (CIO for MaineHealth), Theresa Meadows (CIO for Cook Children's), Jeffrey Blade (VP of Applications for Fairview Health Services), Jason Swoboda (Director of Innovation for Tampa General), Steve Eckert (CTO for Cook Children’s), Pete D’Addio (Director of Enterprise Technology for Moffitt Cancer Center), Terri Couts (CIO for Guthrie Clinic), Kate Pierce (Senior vCISO for LGH), Jeffrey Sturman (CIO for Memorial Healthcare), and...

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

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Great show!

Bill, host of the This Week in Health IT podcast, highlights all aspects of health technology and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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Empowering

It’s important to understand intersection of IT and healthcare and the insight in this podcast gives me hope for the future of healthcare!

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Must for healthcare tech founders :)

Love the weekly insights and learning from this podcast. Extremely practical and useful for a healthcare tech founder like myself.

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