December 4, 2024: George Pappas, CEO at Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. What must the healthcare industry do to finally turn its patchwork of tools into a unified, human-centric defense system? Can the recent legislative pushes in New York and the Senate, aimed at strengthening HIPAA and improving cybersecurity funding, truly protect patients and ensure compliance across diverse organizations? Join to explore the complex realities, untapped collaborations, and critical questions facing healthcare leaders today.

Key Points:

• 03:22 Healthcare Cyber Legislation
• 10:18 University of Utah and Common Spirit Alliance
• 14:55 Professional Liability Insurance for CISOs

News articles:

• Bipartisan Senators Push New Bill to Strengthen Healthcare Cybersecurity
• CommonSpirit Health Partners with U of U to Boost Care Access and Resilience
• CISOs Gain Essential Liability Insurance to Combat Professional Risks

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December 3, 2024: How can we empower the backbone of hospice care—the family caregivers? In this episode of Today in Health IT, Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble explore the challenges, innovations, and untapped potential of supporting caregivers in hospice settings. With over 53 million caregivers in the U.S. playing pivotal roles, we dive into how technology, resource allocation, and policy transformations can shape better patient outcomes. Hear personal stories, expert insights, and practical solutions that make this conversation an absolute must for healthcare leaders.

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Drex unpacks the cybersecurity incident impacting NHS Trust hospitals in northwest England, explore the mounting pressures facing cybersecurity leaders that can lead to burnout, and dive into the implications of AI-powered voice cloning in Microsoft Teams.

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December 2, 2024: Scott D’Entremont, CRO at Parlance, joins Bill for the news. How can health systems create seamless patient experiences while addressing administrative burdens? Can AI help rural health providers overcome resource challenges and improve access? What steps should organizations take to balance consumer-centric innovation with operational efficiency? Together, they dive into the economics of AI, the complexities of integrating advanced technology into existing workflows, and the pressing need to personalize care.

Key Points:

• 02:32 Why Isn't Healthcare More Personalized?
• 11:32 AI as a Feature in Healthcare Tools
• 16:41 Delivering Care Outside Traditional Settings
• 19:20 Thanksgiving Plans

News articles:

• Why Isn’t Healthcare More Personalized?

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November 29, 2024: join Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson as they explore the critical perspectives of healthcare CIOs on innovation, usability, and the competitive shakeup this new system could bring to the EHR landscape. Will Oracle challenge the current leaders and drive the innovation healthcare desperately needs?

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November 28, 2024: Join Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson as they bring the warmth of Thanksgiving into the world of Health IT. From surprising turkey stats and historical trivia to reflections on gratitude and leadership, this episode is a feast for the curious mind. What’s the connection between the Butterball hotline and emerging tech? Why are some Thanksgiving traditions less loved than we think?

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Drex shares crucial tips to keep your organization and personal information safe during the holiday season—a favorite time for cyber attackers. Discover how to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, bolster your incident response plans, and safely navigate public Wi-Fi networks during your holiday shopping.

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November 27, 2024: Preston Duren, VP of Threat Defense at Fortified Health Security, joins Drex for the news. They dissect Microsoft's recent security enhancements, born from the Crowdstrike IT outage, and question whether new technologies like remote repair and hot-patch updates can truly revolutionize healthcare IT resilience. The conversation turns to a shocking study on phishing training effectiveness—does annual training reduce risks, or are we simply checking boxes while leaving vulnerabilities wide open? As they examine the psychology behind healthcare workers' susceptibility to phishing, the discussion highlights the tension between a caregiver's instinct to help and the ever-present threat of social engineering attacks.

Key Points:

• 01:52 Preston Duran's Journey in Cybersecurity
• 03:31 Microsoft's Resiliency and Security Enhancements
• 09:50 UC San Diego's Phishing Training Study

News articles:

• Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage
• Understanding the Efficacy of Phishing Training in Practice

November 26, 2024: Step into the future of healthcare IT as we explore Microsoft's groundbreaking multi-agent AI system, MagneticOne. Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble uncover its transformative potential—from automating administrative tasks to reshaping patient engagement and optimizing supply chain management. Could this be the game-changing technology healthcare leaders have been waiting for?

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November 25, 2024: Jason Rose, CEO at Clearsense joins Bill for the news. Jason Rose, CEO of ClearSense, explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare technology transformation. How can organizations address application decommissioning while maintaining data integrity? What role does data enablement play in reducing costs and improving clinical outcomes? And in an era of increasing cybersecurity threats, how can CIOs and CISOs effectively manage third-party risks while fostering a culture of innovation? 

Key Points:

• 04:17 Challenges in Adoption
• 07:29 Application Decommissioning 
• 18:26 The Importance of ROI 
• 24:25 Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risks
• 32:11 Looking Ahead to Vive 2025

News articles:

• CHIME24: Encouraging a Culture of Change in Healthcare IT
• Improve healthcare security and third-party risk management.

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