Episodios

  • Keynote: Innovation vs. Security and the CIO’s IT Turning Point with Bridgett Ojeda

    Keynote: Innovation vs. Security and the CIO’s IT Turning Point with Bridgett Ojeda
    May 30 2025

    May 29, 2025: Bridgett Ojeda, CIO at Bryan Health, pulls back the curtain on the challenges facing the healthcare CXO, where every dollar must stretch between innovation, cybersecurity, and keeping the lights on. From physicians declaring that ambient listening technology has become a "career extender" to the shocking reality that fax machines still dominate patient care coordination in 2025, this conversation exposes the fascinating contradictions of healthcare technology. How does a health system successfully serve both urban populations and remote rural communities while battling interoperability and retention challenges? Bridgett reveals the strategies, setbacks, and surprising victories that define healthcare IT leadership in an era where technology must finally deliver on its promise to restore joy to medicine.

    Key Points:

    1. 03:40 Balancing Innovation and Security
    2. 09:45 Digital Transformation Initiatives
    3. 14:41 Addressing Geographic and Access Disparities
    4. 17:49 Pressing Issues for Healthcare CIOs
    5. 21:40 Building and Developing IT Teams
    6. 27:55 Lightning Round

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    33 m
  • Solution Showcase: Beating the Go-Live Date Weeks Early with Deshan Kennedy and Casey Post

    Solution Showcase: Beating the Go-Live Date Weeks Early with Deshan Kennedy and Casey Post
    May 28 2025
    May 28, 2025: Deshan Kennedy, Director of Application Development and Analytics at Broward Health, and Casey Post, SVP of Sales & Client Services at 314e discuss their rapid archiving go-live, finishing weeks early. What prompted Broward Health to make the bold decision to extract data directly from their data centers rather than waiting for database copies? The conversation reveals valuable insights into building trust between organizations, managing risk during system transitions, and establishing partnerships that extend beyond single projects. Key Points:
    • 03:24 Challenges and Strategic Decisions
    • 05:05 Communication and Collaboration
    • 09:38 Achieving Early Go-Live
    • 12:33 Managing Live Data and Risk
    • 15:25 Leadership and Team Dynamics
    • 18:43 Future Partnerships and Final Thoughts

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    24 m
  • TownHall: The Human Side of AI - Creating a Culture of Tech Confidence with Molly Zimmer

    TownHall: The Human Side of AI - Creating a Culture of Tech Confidence with Molly Zimmer
    May 27 2025
    May 27, 2025: Molly Zimmer, Director of Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence at St. Luke's Health System, discusses how their AI class has attracted thousands of voluntary participants. Molly reveals her team's philosophy of making "new and scary feel like business as usual" through hands-on learning experiences with Microsoft Copilot, where teams tackle real pain points together. They unpack the critical balance between AI's capabilities and human accountability in healthcare, the strategic value of team-based training to create "behavior contagion," and how ambient documentation gives physicians back their freedom of choice in how they spend their time. Key Points:
    • 03:24 Hands-On AI Learning
    • 05:31 Balancing AI Excitement and Concerns
    • 12:55 Historical AI and Future Directions
    • 22:17 St. Luke's Culture of Innovation and Change
    • 26:12 Lightning Round

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    32 m
  • UnHack (the Podcast): CISO Changes and Building the Cyber Foundation with Dennis Leber

    UnHack (the Podcast): CISO Changes and Building the Cyber Foundation with Dennis Leber
    May 26 2025

    May 26, 2025: Dennis Leber, Cybersecurity Executive with a rich military and CISO background, discusses the current healthcare landscape. Dennis shares his unique journey from police officer to cybersecurity leader, challenging common assumptions about career paths in the field. As boards increasingly face responsibility for security breaches, what fundamental communication strategies should security leaders employ when explaining complex technical risks to non-technical executives? The conversation explores the gap between security professionals and boardrooms, with Dennis advocating for a "basic life-saving skills" approach to organizational security. Through personal anecdotes and pragmatic insights, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on leadership, talent development, and the evolving responsibilities of today's security executives.

    Key Points:

    1. 01:29 Military Background and Transition to IT
    2. 04:59 CISOs and Board Interaction
    3. 11:11 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
    4. 13:08 Lightning Round

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    19 m
  • Keynote: Security is Efficiency Webinar Re-Run with James Bowie and Mick Coady

    Keynote: Security is Efficiency Webinar Re-Run with James Bowie and Mick Coady
    May 22 2025
    May 22, 2025: James Bowie, VP and CISO of Tampa General Hospital, and Mick Coady, CTO at Armis, join Drex for this webinar re-run. Discover how asset visibility exposes unused medical equipment, saving hundreds of thousands in unnecessary purchases. James shares how quantifying a vulnerability in the “language everyone speaks”, money, sparked immediate executive action and reduced millions in risk. The experts navigate the delicate balance between security and uninterrupted patient care, challenging the traditional view of cybersecurity as merely defensive. Reframe security from an obstacle to an operational ally and gain a fresh perspective on how modern healthcare organizations can leverage security investments to drive clinical and financial efficiency. Key Points:
    • 05:57 Asset Management and Efficiency
    • 20:33 Defining Resilience
    • 25:53 The Role of Cyber Programs in IT
    • 30:46 Risk Quantification and Decision Making
    • 39:16 Integrating Questions
    • 43:11 Prioritizing Security Investments

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    47 m
  • Flourish: Unplugging, Boundaries, and Identity Beyond Career with Tovia Marinstein

    Flourish: Unplugging, Boundaries, and Identity Beyond Career with Tovia Marinstein
    May 19 2025
    May 19, 2025: Tovia Marinstein, Senior Talent Intelligence Analyst at LevelUP HCS, explores the challenges of finding balance in our hyper-connected world. Tovia shares her strategies on establishing boundaries between work and personal life, especially in the age of remote work, where lines increasingly blur. Through candid insights about decision-making, managing anxiety, and returning to the basics of self-care, Tovia offers a refreshing perspective on creating a life framework of balance and fulfillment. Key Points:
    • 03:06 Impact of Helicopter Parenting
    • 06:05 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
    • 11:26 Making Important Life Decisions
    • 16:54 The Art of Unplugging
    • 29:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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  • Keynote: Stability Versus Innovation and The Great CIO Escape Room with Reid Stephan

    Keynote: Stability Versus Innovation and The Great CIO Escape Room with Reid Stephan
    May 15 2025

    May 15, 2025: Reid Stephan, VP and CIO of St. Luke's Health System, explores the constant battle for prioritization in healthcare. The discussion delves into the tension between vendor partnerships and innovation, challenging the notion that vendor alignment equals strategic vision. Satya Nadella claims "AI hasn't delivered much yet" while Bill Gates predicts AI replacing doctors within a decade. Reid offers a nuanced perspective, suggesting, "People aren't wanting tools that look smart. They want tools that are simple... that get out of the way and just get to work."


    Key Points:

    1. 06:42 Innovation vs. Standardization
    2. 22:21 Simplify Your “Smart” Tools
    3. 23:09 The CIO Escape Room
    4. 30:28 In-house Development
    5. 33:22 Mentorship and Emerging Technologies


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    45 m
  • Solution Showcase: SHI’s Risk-Free AI Lab with Kris Nessa and Lee Ziliak

    Solution Showcase: SHI’s Risk-Free AI Lab with Kris Nessa and Lee Ziliak
    May 14 2025
    May 14, 2025: SHI’s Kris Nessa, CTO, and Lee Ziliak, Field CTO and Managing Director of Architecture, dive into their cutting-edge AI lab. What if healthcare providers could test AI solutions before committing millions to infrastructure? Lee and Kris reveal their rapid six-week approach to validating AI use cases while addressing critical staffing shortages and operational challenges across revenue cycle management, medical imaging, and patient engagement. From saving a client from a nine-figure mistake to accelerating innovation across healthcare systems, discover how this playground for AI experimentation might revolutionize healthcare technology implementation without breaking the bank. Key Points:
    • 01:50 SHI's AI and Cyber Lab
    • 07:30 Success Stories and Use Cases
    • 20:08 Engagement Process and Timeline
    • 24:29 Future Developments and Conclusion

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