January 16, 2025: Keith Perry, CIO and SVP of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses how to plan for the facilities of the future with today’s technology. What does AI mean for pediatric cancer care, and how do you harness its potential without unleashing complexity? How does the deeply human mission of St. Jude shape its technological strategy? From rethinking care delivery to accommodating families in crisis, Keith reveals the intricacies of a CIO's role in shaping both infrastructure and culture.

Key Points:

1. 04:24 Family-Centered Care at St. Jude
2. 10:46 AI Outlook and Innovations
3. 16:41 Advice for Aspiring CIOs
4. 20:49 Partnerships and Vendor Relationships
5. 22:58 Culture at St. Jude and IT

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January 15, 2024: Eli Tarlow, Director and Healthcare Strategist at CDW, and Rajeeb Khatua, COO of ReMedi Health Solutions, discuss their strategy to keep health systems afloat during EHR downtimes. CDW’s four-base system takes health leaders through a process of ensuring quality continuous care, to equip clinicians with the tools to function on downtime for up to and beyond a month. Get a peek into the future of healthcare preparedness in this solution showcase. 

Key Points:

1. 05:28 Analogy: Healthcare and Aviation
2. 10:39 First Base: Assessment 
3. 14:41 Second Base: Remediation
4. 15:26 Third Base: Soft Tabletop Exercises
5. 16:04 Home Run: Downtime Simulation
6. 19:06 Financial and Operational Considerations

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Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center, hosts Joseph Longo, SVP and CDIO of Parkland Health. How can organizations prioritize emerging technologies like ambient listening and virtual nursing without losing sight of their immediate operational needs? What leadership strategies help align IT teams with the mission of saving lives while navigating the evolving roles in healthcare IT? And how does a hospital balance the need for cybersecurity with the necessity of accessibility? Dive into this rich discussion of innovation, purpose, and the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare IT.

Key Points:

1. 03:43 Leadership and Innovation at Parkland
2. 14:53 Change Management
3. 17:17 Evaluating New Technologies
4. 32:41 Cybersecurity in Healthcare
5. 36:32 Career Journey and Professional Insights

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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:

1. 02:32 Military Experience and Leadership Lessons
2. 10:54 Challenges in Healthcare Cybersecurity
3. 14:17 Balancing Technology and Human Factors
4. 19:04 Future Threats and Innovations
5. 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:

1. 03:21 Healthcare Consolidation Trends
2. 09:04 The Evolving Role of the CIO
3. 17:07 Cloud Migration and Strategy
4. 27:43 Business Continuity in the Cloud Era
5. 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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