March 26, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss the significant shift from volume-based to value-based physician compensation models and what this means for healthcare technology leaders. They explore how this reform requires enhanced data tracking capabilities, EHR evolution, AI integration, and cybersecurity protocols while addressing physician burnout concerns. The conversation highlights critical questions CIOs, CTOs, CMIOs, and CISOs should be asking to ensure their technology infrastructure supports these compensation changes effectively and equitably.

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Drex covers reports of an alleged Oracle Cloud security incident affecting login infrastructure with over 6 million records at risk across 140,000 tenants (though Oracle denies any breach), and 23andMe's bankruptcy filing. Security recommendations include rotating credentials, resetting passwords for Oracle Cloud users, and downloading then deleting personal genetic data from 23andMe as a precautionary measure.

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March 25, 2025: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss how fear-based leadership impacts healthcare organizations. They explore how fear stifles innovation, paralyzes decision-making, erodes trust, and contributes to burnout. Key takeaways include strategies to foster psychological safety, implement data-driven decision-making, and promote cross-functional collaboration to overcome fear-based leadership challenges in healthcare IT.

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Drex discusses Google's massive $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz and what it means for healthcare cloud infrastructure. Learn about the recent CISA employee firing controversy and subsequent court-ordered reinstatements. Plus, discover how states are competing to recruit displaced federal cybersecurity professionals - creating a potential hiring opportunity for healthcare organizations.

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March 24, 2025: Brad Marsh (BSN, RN, CEN, CHISL) EVP for Government, Health, and Security Technology at First Health Advisory, joins Drex for the news. How do we protect healthcare systems when everyday medical devices become potential security vulnerabilities? The conversation examines why governance matters more than acquiring new security tools, how organizations should approach comprehensive risk assessment, and what healthcare leaders can learn from the operational strategies of both military deployments and cyber attackers themselves.

Key Points:

1. 03:45 Ransomware in Medical Devices
2. 09:47 Governance vs. Tools
3. 13:02 Understanding and Mitigating Risk

News Articles:

1. Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
2. Cybersecurity's Future Is All About Governance, Not More Tools

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March 21, 2025: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson examine the implications of recent NIH budget cuts on healthcare technology and research. They discuss how major institutions like Johns Hopkins face massive funding reductions, the impact of proposed caps on indirect research costs affecting IT infrastructure, and potential threats to America's leadership in scientific innovation.

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2Drex discuss CSA's decision to cut $10 million in funding to the Center for Internet Security's management of MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC programs, which coordinate critical threat information for state, local, and election infrastructure. Meanwhile, a new ransomware gang called Mora 0 0 1 is targeting 49 firewalls by exploiting known vulnerabilities to gain initial network access. The FBI and CISA have also issued warnings about the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service, which has attacked over 300 victims across multiple industries including healthcare since February.

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March 20, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss Satya Nadella's recent comments on AI's limited value generation despite massive investments. They explore the gap between AI expectations and outcomes in healthcare, examining productivity challenges, cost-benefit concerns, and security implications.

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March 19, 2025: Troy Ament, Industry Leader for Healthcare at Palo Alto Networks Joins Drex for the News. The conversation delves into the importance of establishing relationships with law enforcement before a crisis occurs and why including them in tabletop exercises is crucial. Troy examines why threat actors deliberately target healthcare systems during weekend hours when staffing is minimal. From DDoS attacks serving as distractions to threat actors contacting board members directly, this episode provides an insider's view of today's cybersecurity landscape.

Key Points:

1. 03:03 The FBI and Cyber Threats
2. 07:36 Ransomware Attack Patterns
3. 12:31 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
4. 15:52 Personal and Organizational Cybersecurity

News Articles:

1. This is the FBI, open up. China's Volt Typhoon is on your network
2. Investigator says differing names for hacker groups, hackers studying investigative methods hinders law enforcement
3. X suffered a DDoS attack. Its CEO and security researchers can’t agree on who did it.

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Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss Epic's initiative to integrate AI agents into its EHR system, exploring the impact on healthcare organizations. They examine key benefits including AI-powered clinical documentation through Nuance's Dragon Ambient Experience, patient self-service through MyChart, predictive analytics for early intervention, and enhanced interoperability.

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