Drex dives into the growing risks of machine identities, how cybercriminals exploit them, and steps you can take to secure your environment. Drex also shares insights from TechCrunch's 2024 cybersecurity reflections and introduces his Top 24 Breaches of 2024 document.

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January 3, 2025: Bill kicks off the New year with a series on Leadership. In this one he tells a cautionary tale of the isolated leader. Don't be like Bill.

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January 2, 2025: Ever wonder how some CIOs seem ready for the future while others are surprised by events. There is one habit that the best CIOs cultivate in order to stay ahead of the curve. Today Bill discusses.

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December 19, 2024: Sarah and Kate dive into the cutting-edge fitness and wellness tech is revolutionizing personal health. From advanced wearables to recovery tools, this episode dives into the best products for the most active people in your life and their implications for workplace culture. Hear how leaders are integrating these tools into health IT programs, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and fostering healthier communities.

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December 18, 2024: Drex, Sarah, and Bill Join to discuss the highlights of 2024 and speculate on 2025. How do third-party risks and architectural vulnerabilities in systems like Change Healthcare and CrowdStrike reshape the priorities of CIOs? Can generative AI transition into a mature, reliable force in medicine without disastrous missteps? What does the rise of cybersecurity threats and evolving cloud operations mean for organizational resilience? 

Key Points:

• 02:12 Third-Party Risks and Resilience
• 09:08 Generative AI in Healthcare
• 16:43 Mental Health and Access to Care
• 23:15 Looking Ahead to Next Year
• 27:13 Predictions for 2025
• 39:24 This Week Health: Future Plans and Initiatives

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December 17, 2024: arah Richardson and Kate Gamble dive deep into the aftermath of this crisis, exploring the operational, technological, and human impact. Discover how insurers are overhauling security protocols, navigating public outrage, and addressing systemic challenges in claims processes and transparency. Can this tragedy spark meaningful change in a beleaguered healthcare system?

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December 16, 2024: Melissa Pettigrew, Strategic Engagement Manager at Rackspace joins Sarah for the news. As U.S. healthcare organizations invest heavily in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, how can CIOs strategically allocate budgets to balance short-term needs with long-term goals? What does it take to build infrastructure that is both future-proof and agile enough to meet evolving challenges?

Key Points:

• 03:51 Risk Management
• 05:22 Interoperability and AI Integration
• 08:46 Consumer Burden
• 14:00 Addressing Clinician Exodus 

News articles:

• US healthcare spending more on AI, cybersecurity, other IT investments
• Companies Shift Data Breach Costs to Customers, Sparking Backlash Concerns
• Healthcare Faces Clinician Exodus Amid Burnout and EHR Frustrations

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First, a behind-the-scenes look at how AI security testing is pushing boundaries in Silicon Valley. Next, an Atlanta-based medical device company faces operational disruption from a cyberattack. Finally, Krispy Kreme battles an unexpected cybersecurity incident, reminding us that no industry is immune.

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December 13, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson explore how health systems are drawing inspiration from hotels to improve quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. From clean environments to seamless check-ins, discover the unexpected parallels—and how CIOs play a crucial role in this transformation.

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December 12, 2024: The rise of wearable health technology is transforming how patients track their health. But are doctors ready to embrace it? Join Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble as they explore the tension between innovation and caution in healthcare. From data accuracy concerns to privacy challenges and integration hurdles, this episode dives into the realities of wearables in clinical care. Could these devices empower patients while overwhelming providers? 

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