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This Week Health: Conference

This Week Health: Conference aims to propel healthcare forward by amplifying the voices of advancement and innovation in health technology.

Zero Trust Hospital Series: The Benefits of Zero Trust with Tamer Baker

February 7, 2025: This is the second episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO for Zscaler, explores how Zero Trust Architecture is revolutionizing hospital security and operations. How does shifting from a legacy, appliance-heavy infrastructure to a streamlined, SaaS-based model allow healthcare organizations to innovate faster? Can removing external attack surfaces truly minimize risk, or does it simply shift the burden elsewhere? With patient experience, security, and operational efficiency at stake, the conversation dives deep into how healthcare leaders can do more with less—without just piling on more work. Want to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustKey Points:04:44 Risk Management in Zero Trust07:39 Operational Efficiency with Zero Trust09:14 Enhancing Patient and Clinician ExperienceSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
February 7, 2025

Keynote: Practical AI Impact that Clinicians and Patients Actually Feel with Jennifer Owens

February 6, 2025: Jennifer Owens, Senior AI Program Administrator at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the evolving role of AI in patient care and provider efficiency. As AI scribes redefine documentation and predictive models refine diagnoses, are we truly seeing the impact we expect? How do we measure success—through efficiency, patient outcomes, or clinician satisfaction? And when AI sneaks into healthcare workflows, do we fully understand the models guiding critical decisions? With governance, enablement, and the delicate balance between technology and human judgment at the forefront, this discussion dives deep into AI’s future in medicine and what it takes to move from innovation to implementation.Key Points:03:40 Evaluating AI Tools13:32 AI Patient Experience21:52 Future AI ImplementationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
February 6, 2025

Zero Trust Hospital Series: Digital Transformation is Here with Tamer Baker

February 5, 2025: This is the first installment of our Zero Trust Hospital Series. Tamer Baker, CTO of Healthcare, Government, and Education for Zscaler, breaks down Zero Trust architecture—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it has become a necessity rather than a buzzword. Can outdated infrastructure truly support the demands of modern healthcare? How do we prevent hyperconnectivity from becoming a hacker’s playground? This conversation explores how Zero Trust can prevent lateral movement in cyberattacks, enable seamless cloud integration, and build a security framework that supports—not stifles—innovation.Key Points:03:31 Challenges and Solutions in Zero Trust07:57 Cloud and Remote Work Considerations09:59 Practical Steps for Secure Digital TransformationWant to get your copy of the new book "Zero Trust Hospital: The CXO Vision" by Zscaler?Pre-Order nowDon't miss our webinar after all six Zero Trust Hospital Series episodes! Register now: www.thisweekhealth.com/zerotrustSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
February 5, 2025

TownHall: Redefining Corporate Wellness with Karla Arzola and Cally Cripps

February 4, 2025: Karla Arzola interviews Cally Cripps, VP of Information Technology and Analytics at Aurora Mental Health Center and Founder of Systemagically. How does living with a chronic condition shape a leader’s approach to corporate wellness? What systemic gaps exist in mental health care, and can technology finally close them? Cally shares her personal journey of navigating endometriosis and PCOS while climbing the ranks in IT leadership, revealing how prioritizing health can transform not just personal well-being, but also the workplace itself. Key Points:03:39 Chronic Illness Impacts07:06 Connecting Health and Leadership12:00 Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Services17:43 Innovative Dreams for Healthcare TechnologySubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
February 4, 2025

Interview In Action: Creating The Contactless Patient Room of the Future with Joseph Zaccaria

February 3, 2025: Joseph Zaccaria, VP of Strategy and Finance at Neteera, discusses what the future patient room will look like. Can technology seamlessly blend into clinical workflows without disrupting behavior? Joe dives into how Neteera’s passive monitoring technology leverages precision sensing to reshape care delivery across settings. Joe offers a glimpse into a future where walls do not confine healthcare.Key Points:02:08 The Future of Patient Rooms07:45 Economic and Operational Benefits11:54 Technical Aspects and InstallationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
February 3, 2025

Keynote: Rapid Imaging Advancements and the Hospital of the Future with Chad Brisendine

January 30, 2025: Chad Brisendine, VP and CIO of St. Luke's University Health Network, explores the transformative journey of healthcare technology. How does a hospital room evolve into a hub of AI-powered care while ensuring patient-centered innovation? What challenges arise when integrating virtual nursing, telehealth, and ambient technologies at scale? As the conversation traverses from imaging solutions to price transparency, how do leaders like Chad balance rapid technological advancements with long-term strategies? Key Points:04:30 The Hospital Room of the Future16:00 Enterprise Imaging Solutions22:31 Patient Experience and Price Transparency26:05 Leadership and Team MotivationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
January 30, 2025

TownHall: Advancing Kidney Care through Early AKI Detection with Todd Dunn

January 28: Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Luke’s Health System speaks with Todd Dunn, CEO and Founder at The Innovators Journey. Todd is a seasoned innovator in healthcare with experience at Intermountain Health and Advocate Health. He explains what AKIs are and how they differ from chronic kidney diseases. Could early detection be the key to preventing the devastating effects of AKIs? What if catching AKIs early could save millions for healthcare providers? Todd shares the potential of innovative solutions like Accuryn Medical's automated urine flow technology and provides insights into change management. Could this technology transform kidney care? The episode emphasizes the need for system-wide adoption of advanced technology to better manage AKIs and improve patient care. Isn’t it time to leverage these breakthroughs for better outcomes?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
January 28, 2025

UnHack (the Podcast): Addressing the Human Factor and Reaching the Board with Matt Christensen

January 27, 2025: Matt Christensen, Sr. Director of Cybersecurity and Intermountain Health, delivers an insightful discussion on the intricate balance of technology, leadership, and the human factor in cybersecurity. How does Intermountain Health’s approach to systemic risk reimagine third-party management in healthcare? Why is the human element—often labeled the weakest link—still undervalued despite its role in 90% of breaches? Matt reflects on the paradox of advancing technology overshadowing foundational cyber hygiene, sharing his experiences with governance, risk, and compliance. Key Points:04:38 The Human Element in Cybersecurity11:22 The Firehouse Can't Burn Down14:48 Lightning Round: Personal Insights19:45 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
January 27, 2025
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Bill Russell

As Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, a 16 hospital $6.5 billion health system, Bill rapidly accelerated the diffusion of new IT strategies and methods, while also enhancing organization stability and improved IT performance.

As the creator and host of This Week Health, he continues to foster the industry conversation around new technologies and methods in the pursuit of better care experiences and outcomes.

Bill currently acts as a digital coach and advisor to health system executives, startups, and service companies on the impact and application of digital strategies to healthcare.

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