“This Week Health: Conference” captures the essence and energy of attending a premier health technology conference designed specifically for health systems. With a rich lineup of shows like UnHack (the Podcast), TownHall, Keynote, and various sponsored content, this channel serves as a gathering place for innovative thinkers and industry leaders to share transformative ideas. Hosted by Bill Russell, Drex DeFord, and Sarah Richardson—all of whom have firsthand experience in the trenches of he ...
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Global Health Conference Midwest (GHCM) is an opportunity for professionals, faculty, and students to connect, collaborate, and learn about pertinent and emerging topics in global health. GHCM represents professionals, graduates schools, undergraduates, faculty, community organizations, and community members. The purpose of the conference is to catalyze action in Global Health by providing insight into global health issues, promoting a common voice for those interested in global health, fost ...
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November 7, 2024: Joel Klein, SVP and CIO of the University of Maryland Medical System, discusses the intricate intersection of clinical experience and executive IT leadership. How can lessons learned from crisis management in the ER inform the high-stakes world of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system-wide initiatives? Dr. Klein shares cand…
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TownHall: Single Platform Adoption, Cloud Integration, and Future Insights with Jonathan Hatfield
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November 5: Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Lukes speaks with Jonathan Hatfield, Chief Executive Officer at Klickitat Valley Health. Jonathan recounts his journey from janitor to CEO and discusses KVH's transition to a single cloud-based EHR system, MEDITECH Expanse. How did KVH navigate the challenges of selecting and implementin…
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October 31, 2024: Dive into a candid conversation between Bill Russell and Meghan Trevorrow, Chief Operating Officer at This Week Health, as they unravel the nuances of leadership, culture, and what it takes to unify a team. From the challenges of developing leaders in unexpected roles to navigating conflict with integrity, this episode offers a un…
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October 30: Today on the Conference channel, it’s an Interview in Action with Barbara Casey, President, Consulting Services at Pixel Health. Barbara and Sarah explore her extensive experience in designing and implementing technology to enhance healthcare, emphasizing empathy and human-centered design. How can we leverage strategic partnerships, lik…
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October 29: Today on TownHall Karla Arzola, Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain Human Services speaks with Julia Rosen, Chief Information & Technology Officer at PERA Healthcare. They explore Julia’s transition from a large healthcare system to a smaller organization within the post-acute care space. The conversation reveals insights into t…
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October 28, 2024: Vish Gadgil, Co-Chair for HSCC CWG Supply Chain Cybersecurity Task Group, discusses the Supply Chain Risk Management document and how it can help bolster third-party risk defenses. How can small and mid-sized healthcare organizations protect their supply chains when resources are limited? What practical tools are available to help…
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October 25, 2024: Erik Decker, VP and CISO at Intermountain Health, discusses how the HSCC’s HICP document can raise cybersecurity standards and ease implementation. With ransomware attacks on the rise, how can organizations effectively implement cybersecurity hygiene across varied environments, from small clinics to large health systems? Decker al…
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October 25, 2024: Samantha Jacques (VP of Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care), a key leader in developing the "Managing Legacy Technology Security" (HIC-MaLTS document, shares insights on risk management, governance, and future-proofing medical devices. Can smaller healthcare systems keep up with these challenges, or are these solutions on…
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Keynote: Short Staffed and Under Threat with Miroslav Belote, George Pappas, and Scott Mattila
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October 24, 2024: What happens when a healthcare organization is short-staffed and under cyber threat? Miroslav Belote, Director/ CISO of Valley Health System, George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise, and Scott Mattila, COO of Intraprise, dive into the tension between security and operational needs in healthcare, especially when third-party vendors and re…
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Interview In Action: Better Medication Management and Population Health with Weston Blakeslee
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October 23, 2024: Weston Blakeslee, VP of Population Health at DrFirst, to explore the intersection of medication management, population health, and artificial intelligence. Can medication adherence be improved through predictive models and smart technologies like pill bottle caps? Blakeslee explains DrFirst’s role in bridging the gap between hospi…
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October 22, 2024: Today on TownHall Albert Villarin, MD, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, hosts Kendall Wyatt, MD, Former CMIO and Clinical Advisor to explore the far-reaching impact of AI in healthcare. The conversation explores how AI enhances diagnostics, data analytics, and patient care, including addressing social determinants of health. Dr. Wya…
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October 21, 2024: In this episode of Flourish, Sarah Richardson welcomes Jessica Samuels, CEO of Evolve Career, Fractional CHRO, and DEIB expert. They discuss the importance of trusting your intuition in career decisions, balancing strategic planning with gut instincts, and the power of resilience in leadership. Jessica shares her journey from corp…
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UnHack (the Podcast): Must-Have Free Cybersecurity Tools for Healthcare – Respond and Recover Faster
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October 18, 2024: In this special Cybersecurity Awareness Month episode of UnHack (the Podcast), Drex DeFord speaks with Lisa Bisterfeldt from St. Luke’s Health System about her journey from public health to leading cyber resiliency efforts. They highlight the Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) and its free, scal…
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Keynote: Ransomware Resilience in Healthcare - Strengthening Security with Rubrik and Microsoft
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October 17, 2024: Josh Howell, Sales Engineering Manager (Healthcare East/Central) at Rubrik, and David Houlding, Director of Global Healthcare Security and Compliance Strategy at Microsoft Join Sarah and Bill for a Webinar. They delve into how their integrated approach strengthens cybersecurity and disaster recovery for healthcare organizations. H…
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Interview In Action: Accessing the Future Through Seamless Interoperability with Sagnik Bhattacharya
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October 16, 2024: Sagnik Bhattacharya, CEO of Rhapsody Health, delves into the critical challenges of healthcare interoperability. How can health systems ensure seamless data exchange within clinician workflows, and what role does technology play in overcoming integration bottlenecks? The discussion uncovers the persistent issue of patient data qua…
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October 15: Today on TownHall Karla Arzola, Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain Human Services, Erica Williams, Regional Technology Officer - Texas at Ascension, Kendall Brown, Sales Director at CenTrak, and Gretchen Tegethoff, VP, Strategic Relationships at ELLKAY join Sarah live from SOAR. They discuss their career journeys, focusing on t…
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October 14, 2024: In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, shares insights into the challenges and importance of information sharing within the cybersecurity landscape. Why do many organizations hesitate despite the clear benefits? Errol and Drex DeFord discuss overcoming barriers like leadership resistance and le…
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October 10, 2024: Dwight Raum, CDIO at Rochester Regional Health, explores the evolving role of technology in healthcare, asking how vital a strong technical foundation is for leaders in an increasingly complex digital environment. With cybersecurity threats and data governance becoming more critical, how can healthcare organizations balance innova…
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October 9, 2024: Kerri Gallagher, President and COO of First Health Advisory, dives deep into leadership, culture, and the challenges of cyber resilience in healthcare. Kerri shares her insights on the critical traits she looks for in new hires, balancing technical skills with the ability to collaborate effectively. As healthcare entities face grow…
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October 8: Today on TownHall Brett Oliver, MD, CMIO at Baptist Health speaks with Carrie McHenry, Care Transition Manager at Clarion Hospital (PA). They discuss Clarion Hospital’s award-winning care coordination program and its achievements like drastically reducing readmission rates for COPD and pneumonia. Carrie explains the practical steps taken…
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October 3, 2024: Colin Banas, CMO at Dr. First, is joined by Lacy Knight, CMIO of Piedmont Healthcare, and Jake Lancaster, CMIO of Baptist Memorial, to host a powerful webinar. They explore key issues such as the growing ubiquity of ambient listening and the need for better interoperability. Will AI's integration into healthcare lead to a reduction…
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October 2, 2024: Rebecca Woods, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Leaders, Maureen Nylin, Portfolio Manager at Oracle, and Dawn Whitney, Founder and CEO of ElevateX Leadership Collective, discuss the significance of building deep, authentic connections in healthcare leadership. What happens when female leaders in IT and healthcare break away from daily t…
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October 1, 2024: Carrie Nelson, MD, CMO, at KeyCare, delves into the complex challenges facing modern healthcare systems and the evolving role of telehealth. Dr. Nelson explores the impact of healthcare access problems, like the daunting 38-day appointment wait, alongside the growing physician shortage. She reflects on the distinct dynamics between…
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Keynote: Going Beyond “One Size Fits All” Care and Creating a Culture of Growth with Tanya Townsend
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September 26, 2024: Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Stanford Children's Health, explores change management and rapid innovation. How does one effectively manage large-scale healthcare IT transformations while ensuring patient-centric solutions? What are the challenges of balancing technological innovation with clinician bur…
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September 24: Today on TownHall Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors speaks with John Kenagy, SVP & Chief Information & Administrative Officer at Legacy Health. The discussion covers John's extensive career in healthcare IT, his recent law degree, and its application to his CIO role. They delve into current priorities at Legacy Health, incl…
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September 23, 2024: Drex DeFord interviews several healthcare cybersecurity leaders to explore how professionals stay ahead of evolving cyber threats amidst a flood of information. Can tapping into community knowledge and aggregating threat intelligence from organizations like HISAC and Gartner truly provide an edge in cybersecurity? What role do i…
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Keynote: Raising an Industry-Shaping Culture Through Game-Changing Leadership With Theo Theodosiou
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September 19, 2024: Theo Theodosiou, Founder and Chief Practice Officer of theo Transformation Advisory, dives into how intentionality shapes a successful organizational culture, and why is it crucial for leaders to embody and propagate core values. What strategies can leaders use to effectively prioritize amidst an overwhelming number of initiativ…
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Interview In Action: Reinforcing Security, Raising Standards, and Rallying Support with Dan Dodson
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September 18, 2024: Dan Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security, explores Fortified’s contributions to healthcare cybersecurity. How does Fortified's Central Command platform address these challenges, and in what ways can it simplify the management of cybersecurity tools? Dan discusses the evolution of cybersecurity in healthcare, the importance o…
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September 17: Today on TownHall Karla Arzola, Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain Human Services speaks with Bobby Zarr, Vice President of Healthcare at uPerform. They delve into the intricacies of managing EHR updates, streamlining onboarding, providing continuous embedded education, and ensuring effective communication across healthcare o…
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Flourish: Transforming Leadership and Navigating Change - Kim Hodgkinson’s Journey to Healthcare CFO
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September 16, 2024: Join Sarah Richardson as she sits down with Kim Hodgkinson, a strategic and operational CFO with extensive leadership experience in healthcare. From her unconventional path in physics to her role in healthcare finance, Kim shares how curiosity, problem-solving, and a commitment to growth have shaped her career. Hear her personal…
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September 12, 2024: Tim Skeen, EVP and Enterprise CIO of Sentara, and Peter Marks, VP and CIO of WakeMed, about the role of healthcare CIOs and the challenges they face in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The discussion delves into the importance of data governance, enterprise architecture, and the growing need for integration across clin…
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Solution Showcase: Health IT's Future- VMware Cloud Foundation and AI with Mary Washington Hospital
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September 11, 2024: In this Solution Showcase from VMware Explore in Las Vegas, we sit down with Michael Miller, Enterprise Solutions Technical Architect at Mary Washington Hospital, and Marjorie Abdelkrim, U.S. Healthcare Solutions Lead at VMware by Broadcom. The discussion covers key innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the role of AI in hea…
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September 10, 2024: Dr. Zafar Chaudry, SVP and CDIO of Seattle Children’s, interviews Majdi Daher, Founder of Denali Advanced Integration, questioning how healthcare systems can reconcile the need for technological advancement with the challenge of growing expenses. Are we ready to balance the hype of AI with its practical benefits, and how do we d…
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Keynote: The Shifting CIO Role and AI Environmental Impact with Donna Roach and Cherodeep Goswami
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September 5, 2024: Donna Roach, CIO of the University of Utah Health, and Cherodeep Goswami, CIO of the University of Wisconsin Health. As CIOs face the dual challenge of being strategic visionaries and operational stewards, how do they balance innovation with the practicalities of daily operations? As ambient technology becomes indispensable in he…
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TownHall: The Fragile Healthcare Balancing Act with Zafar Chowdhury and Majdi Daher: Part One
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September 3, 2024: Dr. Zafar Chaudry, SVP and CDIO of Seattle Children’s, interviews Majdi Daher, Founder of Denali Advanced Integration, to explore the evolving dynamics between healthcare providers and payers, delving into the challenges that technology introduces in an already complex system. How do providers balance innovation with the necessit…
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Keynote: The Sales Paradox: Motivation, Mental Health, and Strategic Partnerships with Ian Koniak
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August 29, 2024: Ian Koniak, Founder and CEO of Untap Your Sales Potential, discusses the nuanced world of selling to the CIO. What does transitioning from a transactional salesperson to a strategic partner take? How do the pressures of sales quotas impact mental health, and how can sales professionals find fulfillment beyond monetary success? Ian …
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August 27, 2024: Khalid Turk, Chief Health Information Technology Officer at the County of Santa Clara, to explore the profound challenges and opportunities facing public healthcare systems. Khalid's insights delve into the unique struggles of competing with private sector giants like Stanford Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente while operating with l…
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UnHack (the Podcast): Journey of the CISO: Advice From the Past and Discussions of the Future
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August 26, 2024: Drex DeFord dives into the often unexpected journeys of healthcare CISOs, unraveling how their varied career paths—from helpdesk roles to legal backgrounds—have shaped their current positions. Discussion focuses on how these leaders navigated the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and what advice helped them on their journey. Dre…
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August 22, 2024: Sarah Hatchett, the SVP and CIO at the Cleveland Clinic, explores the intricacies of leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in healthcare. Sarah shares her experiences of leading through the pandemic, reshaping IT priorities, and Cleveland Clinic's global reach. How can health leaders foster innovation within a…
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Flourish: From Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur: Karen Marie Joswick on Transforming Healthcare
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August 19, 2024: In this episode of Flourish, Sarah Richardson chats with Karen Marie Joswick, Founder of Benevolence Health and a leader in healthcare innovation. Karen shares her journey from established healthcare roles to starting her own company, focusing on value-based care and strategic operations. How can leaders navigate the complexities o…
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Keynote: Digital Realities, Navigating Regulatory Changes, and Fostering Leadership with Joy Grosser
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August 15, 2024: Joy Grosser, CIO at SSM Health delves into her unique journey into healthcare IT, prompting reflections on how different backgrounds shape leadership in technology. Grosser then highlights the impact of diverse backgrounds on strategic decision-making. How do operational experiences shape a CIO's approach to technology? The convers…
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Keynote: Smooth EHR Transitions and Enthusiastic AI Adoption with Heather Nelson and Sue Schade
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August 8, 2024: Sue Schade, Principal of StarBridge Advisors, interviews Heather Nelson, SVP and CIO at Boston Children's Hospital, about the transformative power of technology in healthcare. Heather shares insights from Boston Children's recent transition to an all-Epic EHR system, highlighting the significance of internal resource utilization and…
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TownHall: Addressing Health Disparities Through Innovation with Albert Villarin and Michael Poku
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August 6, 2024: Dr. Albert Villarin, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, hosts Dr. Michael Poku, Chief Clinical Officer at Equality Health, to explore the transformative role of social determinants of health and AI in healthcare. Dr. Poku delves into how non-medical factors significantly influence health outcomes and discusses Equality Health’s mission …
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August 1st, 2024: Tressa Springmann, SVP, CIO, and CDO for LifeBridge Health, explores the dynamic and evolving role of the CIO in healthcare. Tressa shares her unique journey from biochemistry research to healthcare IT leadership, emphasizing mentorship's critical role and adaptability's importance in career development. As they discuss digital tr…
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Solution Showcase: ServiceNow on Automation and Efficiency with Drew Koerner and Muhammad Siddiqui
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July 31, 2024: Bill Russell hosts a solution showcase with Drew Koerner, Healthcare CTO at ServiceNow, and Muhammad Siddiqui, CDO and CIO of Reid Health, on the transformative power of digital automation in healthcare. The conversation delves into the practical applications of ServiceNow in healthcare IT, addressing how it streamlines workflows, re…
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TownHall: Nursing Shortages, Virtual Nursing, and Burnout with Kelsey Reed and Jake Lancaster
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July 30, 2024: Jake Lancaster, CMIO of Baptist Memorial, and Kelsey Reed, Director of Patient Care from Phoebe Putney Health System, delve into the critical issue of nursing shortages and burnout. How are healthcare organizations like Phoebe addressing the exacerbated challenges post-pandemic? What innovative strategies are being implemented to sup…
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July 25, 2024: Alan Cain, the CISO of the Rail Delivery Group in the UK joins for this Keynote episode. With his extensive background in cybersecurity, he discusses the lessons that can be found in UK cyber regulations when applied to healthcare systems. Alan's insights into supply chain management, third-party risk, and the importance of proactive…
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Solution Showcase: Exploring Cloud Solutions With CDW, Children’s Health, and Cook Children’s
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July 24, 2024: Tom Stafford (Healthcare CTO at CDW), Chris Akeroyd (Executive VP and CIO of Children’s Health), and Theresa Meadows (SVP and CIO of Cook Children’s) join Bill for a Solution Showcase. They discuss how initial cloud enthusiasm meets real-world challenges, such as data retrieval issues and vendor lock-in, and how these experiences sha…
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July 23, 2024: Sue Schade, Principal of StarBridge Advisors, interviews Pam McNutt, SVP and CIO at Methodist Health System, to delve into her 31-year tenure and the evolution of the organization. They explore what has driven Methodist's growth in the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth market and the impact of AI on both clinical and administrative opera…
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July 23, 2024: In this Executive Interview Bill Russell is joined by Michael Robinson, VP of Healthcare Solutions for the Americas at Omnissa, to explore the evolution of Omnissa. How does Omnissa's independence from Broadcom enable greater agility and innovation in healthcare IT solutions? What impact will their emphasis on a seamless, secure, and…
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