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  • 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 29 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:
    • 03:40 Balancing Innovation and Security
    • 09:45 Digital Transformation Initiatives
    • 14:41 Addressing Geographic and Access Disparities
    • 17:49 Pressing Issues for Healthcare CIOs
    • 21:40 Building and Developing IT Teams
    • 27:55 Lightning Round

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  • 2 Minute Drill: Vibe Coding Risks and AI Deepfake Threats With Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: Vibe Coding Risks and AI Deepfake Threats With Drex DeFord
    May 28 2025

    Drex explores two critical cybersecurity threats facing healthcare: the rise of "vibe coding" where non-programmers use AI like Anthropic's Claude to create functional code, creating potential operational risks from undocumented projects, and increasingly sophisticated AI deepfakes from tools like Google's VO3 that cybercriminals are weaponizing for phishing attacks. He emphasizes the need for healthcare leaders to inventory AI coding projects and prepare defenses against deepfake-based social engineering, while previewing his upcoming discussion on North Korean cyber operations targeting Western companies.

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  • Newsday: Navigating a Sea of Tech Vendors and the AI Essentials with Ryan Pfeffer

    Newsday: Navigating a Sea of Tech Vendors and the AI Essentials with Ryan Pfeffer
    May 26 2025

    May 26, 2025: Ryan Pfeffer, Head of Engineering at Notable, joins Sarah for the news. How are healthcare CIOs navigating the overwhelming influx of AI vendors in a market projected to exceed $500 billion by 2032? The conversation explores the practical challenges of integration, testing processes, and the importance of transparent, explainable features. How is natural language processing transforming healthcare communication and documentation? Ryan shares compelling success stories of staff freed from mundane administrative tasks, from managing faxes to streamlining prior authorizations. As AI literacy becomes what Shopify's CEO called "essential for workforce survival," what is the right balance between automation and human interaction in healthcare, and how should leaders prioritize AI investments amid the hype?


    Key Points:

    1. 01:05 AI Vendor Surge in Healthcare
    2. 08:01 NLP in Healthcare Communication
    3. 14:31 AI as an Essential Skill
    4. 18:25 Balancing Automation and Human Interaction


    News Articles:

    1. CIOs Navigate AI Vendor Surge Amid $504 Billion Healthcare Market Boom
    2. NLP Transforms Healthcare Communication Through Advanced Language Processing
    3. Shopify CEO’s Memo Signals AI Integration as Essential for Workforce Survival


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  • 2 Minute Drill: Kettering Health Ransomware, Scattered Spider's Campaign, and Facebook's Breach Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: Kettering Health Ransomware, Scattered Spider's Campaign, and Facebook's Breach Drex DeFord
    May 23 2025
    Drex covers in-depth look at the ongoing ransomware attack on Kettering Health, attributed to the Interlock gang known for double extortion tactics - stealing data before encrypting systems. The health system demonstrates exemplary crisis communication while maintaining operations and warning patients about related scams. Next, the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group shifts focus to European retail, using social engineering tactics and freelancer networks to target help desks and employees for credential theft. Finally, a massive data scraping incident exposes 1.2 billion Facebook records on dark web marketplaces, including names, emails, birthdays, and phone numbers. Essential updates for healthcare security professionals navigating today's threat landscape. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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  • 2 Minute Drill: Kettering Ransomware, Breach $700K Penalty, and HIBP Database 2.0 with Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: Kettering Ransomware, Breach $700K Penalty, and HIBP Database 2.0 with Drex DeFord
    May 21 2025

    Drex covers three critical cybersecurity stories in healthcare: Kettering Health Network's ransomware crisis affecting 14 hospitals with patient data at risk, a landmark $700,000 civil penalty against Breach Forums founder Connor Fitzpatrick, and the release of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) 2.0 with enhanced breach monitoring capabilities. Stay informed on the latest healthcare security threats and solutions.

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  • Newsday: World Health Day 2025 and USA’s Shocking Maternal Statistics with Amy Oliver

    Newsday: World Health Day 2025 and USA’s Shocking Maternal Statistics with Amy Oliver
    May 19 2025
    May 26, 2025: Amy Oliver, VP of Marketing at Panda Health, joins Sarah for the news. What does World Health Day 2025's focus on maternal health reveal about global disparities, and how can digital solutions bridge these gaps? The conversation delves into alarming statistics showing the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, with 80% of these deaths being preventable. How are states addressing social determinants of health for pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries, and what role does technology play in connecting clinical care with social services? Sarah and Amy examine the Commonwealth Fund's 2024 State Scorecard, highlighting dramatic geographic disparities in women's health outcomes across America, discussing how health systems can tailor strategies to address regional challenges and implement digital tools that track improvement metrics. Key Points:
    • 01:49 World Health Day 2025
    • 07:29 Social Determinants
    • 10:23 Technology and Maternal Health
    • 16:55 Innovation and Women's Health

    News Articles:
    • World Health Day 2025 Spotlights Maternal and Newborn Health
    • Addressing Social Determinants for Pregnant and Postpartum Medicaid Beneficiaries

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  • 2 Minute Drill: VMware Vulnerabilities & Patch Tuesday Roundup With Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: VMware Vulnerabilities & Patch Tuesday Roundup With Drex DeFord
    May 16 2025

    Learn about a new VMware Tools vulnerability allowing privilege escalation, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday releasing fixes for 70 vulnerabilities including 5 actively exploited zero-days, and Apple's comprehensive OS updates. The episode highlights the importance of patching industrial control systems from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Contact that may be present in healthcare facility automation, EV charging, and data center power systems.


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  • 2 Minute Drill: Rural Health Vulnerabilities and LockBit Ransomware Gang Hacked with Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: Rural Health Vulnerabilities and LockBit Ransomware Gang Hacked with Drex DeFord
    May 13 2025

    In this episode, Drex covers three key security stories: the HSCC's "On the Edge" report on rural healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Mossimo's security breach affecting their manufacturing operations, and the hacking of LockBit ransomware gang which exposed Bitcoin wallets and negotiation messages. Drex also mentions his panel at HIMSS Southern California on healthcare cybersecurity.

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