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January 9, 2025: Duc Lai, CISO and VP of the University of Maryland Medical System, shares a compelling journey from war refugee to military academy graduate, and ultimately, to a leading cybersecurity professional. How do military leadership lessons shape the approach to defending against evolving threats like ransomware? What happens when the human element—rushed healthcare providers and vast networks—becomes the primary vulnerability? Duc discusses the balance between enabling efficiency and ensuring security, quantum computing, and third-party risks in this impactful episode.

Key Points:

• 02:32 Military Experience and Leadership Lessons
• 10:54 Challenges in Healthcare Cybersecurity
• 14:17 Balancing Technology and Human Factors
• 19:04 Future Threats and Innovations
• 27:09 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

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January 7: Today on the Conference Channel, Erica Williams, Regional Technology Officer - Texas at Ascension speaks with Chani Cordero, Chief Information Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center. The conversation delves into Chani's career journey from joining the military to becoming a CIO in Texas. Chani shares the story of facing a significant career setback and how it led her to explore new opportunities and eventually thrive. She discusses the importance of mentorship, building resilience, and learning to navigate workplace dynamics. The episode highlights key insights on turning challenges into growth opportunities and the importance of fostering the next generation of leaders. What can we learn from Chani's experience about overcoming adversity? How can healthcare leaders inspire and mentor upcoming talent?

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January 2, 2025: Andrew Rosenberg, CIO of Michigan Medicine, explores the intricate interplay between technology, innovation, and healthcare consolidation. How do massive health systems approach merging operations while preserving unique local practices? What does the future hold for CIOs as digital transformation reshapes their roles? Andrew reflects on the challenges of transitioning to the cloud at scale, balancing business continuity with modernization, and the evolving role of AI and digital platforms.

Key Points:

• 03:21 Healthcare Consolidation Trends
• 09:04 The Evolving Role of the CIO
• 17:07 Cloud Migration and Strategy
• 27:43 Business Continuity in the Cloud Era
• 34:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights

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December 30, 2024: Bill Russell, Drex DeFord, and Sarah Richardson join Meghan Trevorrow to discuss what defines culture in health IT teams, and how leadership shapes its evolution. What role does character play in shaping team performance, and how can leaders cultivate resilience, trust, and transparency within hybrid workforces? Through personal stories of turnarounds, tough decisions, and building high-performing teams, our guests share insights on navigating conflict, embracing generational differences, and maintaining alignment with organizational goals. Can culture withstand change, or does every new addition reshape it?

Key Points:

• 01:42 Challenges in Merging Cultures
• 12:17 Fostering Collaboration and Trust
• 18:07 Engaging with Clinical Staff
• 27:36 Embracing Conflict in IT Culture
• 35:09 Balancing Lifestyle and Work in IT
• 38:20 Dealing with High Performers and Culture Killers
• 43:12 Lessons from Sports

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December 17: Today on TownHall, Bill speaks with Jim Matney, President and Chief Executive Officer at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Jim shares the organization's journey from struggling to attract physicians to developing successful residency programs and expanding facilities in rural Georgia. The discussion highlights Colquitt's use of MEDITECH’s Expanse EHR platform to enhance patient care, increase efficiency, and support comprehensive healthcare services, contributing to 19 consecutive A’s in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety survey.

Jim also emphasizes the importance of economic principles in healthcare management, the role of customized dashboards in tracking key metrics, and innovative approaches to health equity and patient safety in the region. How can rural healthcare systems thrive despite the challenges they face? What role does leadership play in transforming the quality and efficiency of care?

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December 16, 2024: In 2024’s Final UnHack (the Podcast) Drex takes us through the year in a flash, highlighting everything from the Change Healthcare incident, Wizard Spider, and 23andMe data mishaps.

Remember to stay a little paranoid, and we’ll see you in 2025.

Key Points:

• 01:24: January
• 01:54: February
• 02:36: March
• 03:12: April Fools
• 04:04: April
• 04:45: May
• 05:07: June
• 05:50: July
• 06:26: August
• 07:41: September
• 08:36: October
• 09:34: November
• 11:24: December

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