February 12, 2025: Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, but are hospitals truly ready? Sarah and Kate explore how 65% of U.S. hospitals are implementing AI tools, the gaps in evaluating bias and accuracy, and what leaders must do to ensure responsible AI adoption. Join us as we discuss key findings from a University of Minnesota study, challenges smaller hospitals face with off-the-shelf AI models, and the crucial role of AI governance in mitigating bias.

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February 11, 2025: Despite growing cybersecurity threats, women remain underrepresented in the field, making up only 25% of the workforce—an even smaller fraction in leadership roles. Sarah and Kate explore the barriers women face in cybersecurity, from hiring biases to workplace culture, and discuss the business case for diversity in security teams. Learn how inclusive leadership, mentorship programs, and strategic hiring can help close the gender gap and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

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Drex explores Health-ISAC's new comprehensive paper addressing the critical aspects of medical device lifecycle security management and cybersecurity responsibilities. He discusses growing concerns among healthcare executives regarding DOGE's takeover of federal systems and its potential impact on regulatory compliance. The episode concludes with an alarming trend where cybercriminals are actively recruiting healthcare employees for insider threats, offering financial incentives for company information.

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February 10, 2025: Drex and Bill Discuss the News. How does the rapid rise of China's DeepSeek AI challenge the dominance of U.S. tech companies? As AI adoption accelerates, are policies and training enough to prevent misuse, or will enterprise browsers and stricter controls become the new standard? And with the future of mergers and acquisitions in healthcare, how can CIOs and CISOs ensure they aren’t integrating unseen security risks? Bill and Drex tackle these urgent questions, exploring the implications of AI-driven disruption, the evolving role of cybersecurity in healthcare, and the critical importance of strategic planning in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Key Points:

1. 00:49 Deep Seek AI: The New Contender
2. 06:32 Enterprise Browsers: A New Defense
3. 10:39 Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare
4. 16:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

News Articles: 

1. DeepSeek's Launch Shakes Markets, Threatens U.S. AI Dominance
2. Healthcare poised for 'robust' M&A activity in 2025: PwC

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Ransomware payments saw a 35% decline in 2024—what's driving the drop? Sophos finalizes its $859 million acquisition of SecureWorks, signaling more M&A activity in cybersecurity for 2025. Plus, DeepSeek AI is gaining traction in healthcare, but its data policies raise serious concerns.

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Febuary 7, 2025: Health systems across the U.S. are ramping up IT hiring in 2025, focusing on AI, cloud, and digital transformation. Kate and Sarah discuss key hiring trends in healthcare IT, including the demand for cloud engineers, informaticists, and AI specialists. We explore how CIOs are balancing on-site and remote work, the impact of emerging technologies, and strategies for attracting and retaining top IT talent. Plus, insights from the 229 Summit on staffing challenges, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of IT in healthcare operations.

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February 6, 2025: Since 2008, U.S. hospitals have seen a 30% decline in pediatric inpatient units, leading to longer emergency wait times, increased care delays, and higher costs. Sarah and Kate explore how healthcare IT leaders can leverage telehealth, AI-driven analytics, and hospital network collaboration to mitigate the impact. How can CIOs optimize resource allocation and ensure access to pediatric care?

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February 5, 2025: Sarah and Kate dive into how Intermountain Health’s St. Joseph Hospital successfully revamped its nurse mentoring program to increase retention rates to 97%. By shifting from a one-on-one model to structured group mentoring, this initiative fostered peer support, reduced burnout, and leveraged technology for scalable workforce development.

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Drex dives into a Connecticut health center is notifying over a million patients of a data breach, Maryland’s Frederick Health is battling a ransomware attack disrupting emergency services, and the New York Blood Center is dealing with a cyberattack eerily similar to previous breaches. As cybercriminals increasingly target critical healthcare infrastructure, Drex discusses the urgent need for supply chain redundancy and proactive risk management.

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February 3, 2025: John Kirkman, VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island, explores how enterprise browsers are revolutionizing data security in healthcare and beyond. How can organizations strike a balance between allowing AI innovation and safeguarding sensitive information from accidental exposure? The discussion also touches on third-party risks, the interconnectedness of education and healthcare, and the far-reaching implications of breaches like those the recent Power School breach.

Key Points:

1. 05:26 Enterprise Browsers
2. 08:45 Healthcare M&A Trends for 2025
3. 12:55 Power School Breach Implications

News Articles: 

1. Employees Enter Sensitive Data Into GenAI Prompts Far Too Often
2. Health services: US Deals 2025 outlook
3. Millions Impacted by PowerSchool Data Breach

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