February 14, 2025: This is the third episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, dissects the anatomy of a breach—how attackers identify vulnerabilities, move laterally through systems, and execute double-extortion ransomware. How does Zero Trust disrupt each stage of an attack, preventing even compromised credentials from being useful? And can collective intelligence across organizations create a real-time defense against emerging cyber risks? 

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Key Points:

1. 00:53 Anatomy of a Breach
2. 06:20 Common Attack Vectors
3. 09:04 Community Protection

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February 13, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, interviews Albert Oriol, CIO of Rady Children's Hospital, to discuss how genomics and technology partnerships are transforming pediatric care. How can precision medicine and newborn screening change the trajectory of a child’s life? What role does IT play in addressing workforce burnout and cybersecurity risks? And how do visionary leaders balance cutting-edge technology with operational demands? 

Key Points:

1. 05:19 Advancements in Precision Medicine
2. 15:08 Albert Oriol's Career Journey
3. 18:29 IT Collaboration
4. 22:52 Remote Work and Workforce Flexibility
5. 27:04 Work-Life Balance and Personal Well-being

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February 12, 2025: James Wellman, VP and CIO of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, and Vik Patel, COO of Tido, as they explore advancing data integration, operational efficiency, and patient care. Learn what happens when a healthcare IT partnership transcends traditional vendor relationships to become a true team extension, and discover how trust-based partnerships drive success in healthcare IT. Don't miss this engaging solution showcase.

Key Points:

1. 01:28 The Power of Relationships in Healthcare IT
2. 08:31 Operational Efficiency
3. 11:57 Proactive Monitoring 
4. 27:11 Future Innovations and Cloud Migration

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February 11, 2025: Erica Williams, RTO of Texas for Ascension, sits down with Beth Lindsay Wood, CIO and CTO at Moffitt Cancer Center, to explore the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey in healthcare technology. From leading digital transformation efforts like CancerX and AI-driven clinical outcomes to navigating a career pivot between provider and consulting roles, Beth shares hard-won lessons on leadership, adaptability, and resilience. What does it take to recognize when a career change is necessary, and how do setbacks become stepping stones to greater success? Join this deep dive into the realities of leadership, career progression, and the essential skills needed to drive meaningful change in healthcare.

Key Points:

1. 04:46 Career Setbacks and Pivoting
2. 11:45 Developing Leadership Traits
3. 16:06 Hiring and Team Building
4. 22:44 Keys to Success

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February 7, 2025: This is the second episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, explores how Zero Trust Architecture is revolutionizing hospital security and operations. How does shifting from a legacy, appliance-heavy infrastructure to a streamlined, SaaS-based model allow healthcare organizations to innovate faster? Can removing external attack surfaces truly minimize risk, or does it simply shift the burden elsewhere? With patient experience, security, and operational efficiency at stake, the conversation dives deep into how healthcare leaders can do more with less—without just piling on more work. 

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Key Points:

1. 04:44 Risk Management in Zero Trust
2. 07:39 Operational Efficiency with Zero Trust
3. 09:14 Enhancing Patient and Clinician Experience

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February 6, 2025: Jennifer Owens, Senior AI Program Administrator at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the evolving role of AI in patient care and provider efficiency. As AI scribes redefine documentation and predictive models refine diagnoses, are we truly seeing the impact we expect? How do we measure success—through efficiency, patient outcomes, or clinician satisfaction? And when AI sneaks into healthcare workflows, do we fully understand the models guiding critical decisions? With governance, enablement, and the delicate balance between technology and human judgment at the forefront, this discussion dives deep into AI’s future in medicine and what it takes to move from innovation to implementation.

Key Points:

1. 03:40 Evaluating AI Tools
2. 13:32 AI Patient Experience
3. 21:52 Future AI Implementation

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February 5, 2025: This is the first installment of our Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, breaks down Zero Trust architecture—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it has become a necessity rather than a buzzword. Can outdated infrastructure truly support the demands of modern healthcare? How do we prevent hyperconnectivity from becoming a hacker’s playground? This conversation explores how Zero Trust can prevent lateral movement in cyberattacks, enable seamless cloud integration, and build a security framework that supports—not stifles—innovation.

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Key Points:

1. 03:31 Challenges and Solutions in Zero Trust
2. 07:57 Cloud and Remote Work Considerations
3. 09:59 Practical Steps for Secure Digital Transformation

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February 4, 2025: Karla Arzola interviews Cally Cripps, VP of Information Technology and Analytics at Aurora Mental Health Center and Founder of Systemagically. How does living with a chronic condition shape a leader’s approach to corporate wellness? What systemic gaps exist in mental health care, and can technology finally close them? Cally shares her personal journey of navigating endometriosis and PCOS while climbing the ranks in IT leadership, revealing how prioritizing health can transform not just personal well-being, but also the workplace itself. 

Key Points:

1. 03:39 Chronic Illness Impacts
2. 07:06 Connecting Health and Leadership
3. 12:00 Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Services
4. 17:43 Innovative Dreams for Healthcare Technology

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February 3, 2025: Joseph Zaccaria, VP of Strategy and Finance at Neteera, discusses what the future patient room will look like. Can technology seamlessly blend into clinical workflows without disrupting behavior? Joe dives into how Neteera’s passive monitoring technology leverages precision sensing to reshape care delivery across settings. Joe offers a glimpse into a future where walls do not confine healthcare.

Key Points:

1. 02:08 The Future of Patient Rooms
2. 07:45 Economic and Operational Benefits
3. 11:54 Technical Aspects and Installation

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January 30, 2025: Chad Brisendine, VP and CIO of St. Luke's University Health Network, explores the transformative journey of healthcare technology. How does a hospital room evolve into a hub of AI-powered care while ensuring patient-centered innovation? What challenges arise when integrating virtual nursing, telehealth, and ambient technologies at scale? As the conversation traverses from imaging solutions to price transparency, how do leaders like Chad balance rapid technological advancements with long-term strategies? 

Key Points:

1. 04:30 The Hospital Room of the Future
2. 16:00 Enterprise Imaging Solutions
3. 22:31 Patient Experience and Price Transparency
4. 26:05 Leadership and Team Motivation

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