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This Week Health: Conference

This Week Health: Conference

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

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

Keynote: Energizing Healthcare into Action with Data Driven Care with Aneesh Chopra

January 23, 2025: Aneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia, tackles the promises and pitfalls of data-driven healthcare transformation. How do economic incentives shape the use of technology in healthcare? With the adoption of AI and large language models, are we nearing a future where personalized, evidence-based care becomes the norm—or are we still bogged down by regulatory and cultural barriers? Aneesh explores the "good, bad, and ugly" of data-driven healthcare, the impact of AI on clinical decision-making, and the ethics of transparency in patient communication.Key Points:01:38 Data: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly17:48 Economic Incentives in Healthcare22:32 Medicaid Explored36:52 Data Sharing and Risk Adjustment41:04 Value-Based Care and Future PlansSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
January 23, 2025

Interview in Action ’25 – Lindsey Jarrell, CEO, Healthlink Advisors

January 22: Today on the Conference channel, it’s an Interview in Action with Lindsey Jarrell, Chief Executive Officer at Healthlink Advisors. They discuss the major challenges and trends in healthcare for 2025. What exciting advancements can we expect in the realm of enterprise imaging? How can health systems get the most out of their Epic EHR investment? Lindsey highlights the need for an Epic-first mentality and cross-departmental integration. What does it take to ensure effective business continuity in the face of increasing cyber threats? Lindsey shares HealthLink Advisors' commitment to mission-driven consulting and organic growth, detailing their unique approach to client relationships. The discussion also explores how AI could revolutionize imaging and address shortages in radiology. How is the industry shifting to leverage these new technologies? Listen in for valuable insights to help navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
January 22, 2025

TownHall: Building a State of the Art Hospital with Jeremy Meller and Sue Schade

January 21, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, Hosts Jeremy Meller, CIO at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as they dive into the intricacies of building a new state of the art hospital. Together, they reveal the guiding principles of saving time, supporting better decisions, and enhancing patient experiences. How do you integrate 90 robots, IoT-connected devices, and AI to balance innovation with practicality? What lessons emerge from managing change across thousands of staff and adapting to unforeseen challenges? Jeremy shares insights on what it takes to pioneer new standards in healthcare while addressing the rising complexities of patient care.Key Points:02:11 Building a Smart Hospital05:55 Innovative Technologies Deployed15:36 Challenges and Change Management21:27 Future Priorities and TechnologiesSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
January 21, 2025

Flourish: Breaking Healthcare’s Glass Ceiling – A Legal Pioneer’s Journey with Lynn Shapiro Snyder

January 20, 2025: Join Sarah Richardson in conversation with Lynn Shapiro Snyder, a trailblazing healthcare regulatory lawyer with 45 years of experience at Epstein Becker Green. From her early days helping in her family's pharmacy to founding the Women's Business Leaders of U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation (WBL), Lynn shares intimate insights about navigating Washington DC's healthcare policy landscape. Discover how one frustrated executive's search for peer connection sparked a movement growing to 1,600 members across 49 states. Lynn offers unique perspectives on healthcare innovation cycles, the future of women's health technology, and what it takes to influence policy change - whether you're inside or outside the Beltway.Key Points:04:26 Challenges and Achievements in Healthcare Law10:21 Founding Women's Business Leaders (WBL)17:09 Navigating Healthcare Policy in Washington, D.C.34:05 Future of Healthcare and Women's HealthSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer21
January 20, 2025
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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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