Best Drex Podcasts (2024)

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 30:56

12h ago30:56

30:56

What would you do if you discovered your friend and co-worker was stealing money from the company you work for? An anonymous caller hits “The Panic Button”!

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Breaches and Big Moves: 23andMe, MasterCard Acquisition, and Voter Misinformation with Drex DeFord 3:34

5h ago3:34

3:34

Drex covers critical updates in the cybersecurity landscape. 23andMe faces a $30 million payout to nearly 6.5 million users after a major data breach. Meanwhile, MasterCard makes headlines with its $2.6 billion acquisition of Recorded Future, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities. Drex also discuss recent misinformation campaigns surrounding U.S…

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Today: Improving Rural Healthcare: Addressing Social Determinants 8:18

2h ago8:18

8:18

September 20, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the challenges rural healthcare systems face, including workforce shortages and limited access to resources. They explore how targeting social determinants of health, using mobile clinics, and leveraging partnerships can improve health outcomes in rural communities. 01:07 Challenges in Ru…

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Keynote: Raising an Industry-Shaping Culture Through Game-Changing Leadership With Theo Theodosiou 37:09

3h ago37:09

37:09

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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Today: Addressing Clinician Frustration - Unmet Interoperability Needs and EHR Integration Challenges 7:16

21h ago7:16

7:16

September 19, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the latest CLASS report highlighting clinician dissatisfaction with EHR interoperability. They explore the challenges of accessing external patient data, navigating duplicated information, and strategies for improving integration through governance frameworks and AI-driven solutions. 01:0…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 31:07

24m ago31:07

31:07

Drex makes a claim about men's role on long road trips that sends Kara into a full-on rage!

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Interview In Action: Reinforcing Security, Raising Standards, and Rallying Support with Dan Dodson 13:34

42m ago13:34

13:34

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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Today: Is Epic Getting Too Big? Exploring Market Dominance with Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson 7:48

19h ago7:48

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September 18, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss Epic’s growing dominance in the EHR market, potential antitrust concerns, and interoperability challenges. They also explore the impact on CIOs and long-term strategies for healthcare systems tied to Epic. 01:02 Epic's Market Influence and Antitrust Concerns 02:38 Interoperability Challen…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 34:50

7h ago34:50

34:50

Tad, Drex and Kara set out to find women’s #1 superpower!

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TownHall: Continuous Education, Embedded Training, and Feedback Strategies with Bobby Zarr 25:03

37m ago25:03

25:03

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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Today: CIO to CEO - Essential Skills and Mindset Shifts for Healthcare Leaders with Drex DeFord 8:41

2d ago8:41

8:41

September 17, 2024: Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord discuss the critical skills and mindset shifts CIOs need to make when pursuing CEO ambitions. They explore decision-making, reliability, resilience, and how collecting diverse experiences can pave the way to top leadership roles in healthcare. 01:03 Transitioning from CIO to CEO 03:16 Key Traits …

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2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch, Confidant Health Breach, and CISA Reporting Portal with Drex DeFord 4:49

4h ago4:49

4:49

Drex dives into Microsofts newest released patches for 79 vulnerabilities in Windows, including fixes for a significant flaw affecting Windows 10. Drex also highlights a major data exposure incident involving Confidant Health, where 5.3 terabytes of patient data were leaked due to a misconfigured server. Lastly, he introduces CISA's new breach repo…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16 30:24

4h ago30:24

30:24

More and more schools are banning this brand of footwear!

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UnHack (the News): Navigating the World of Cyber Insurance and Breach Preparation with George Pappas 26:23

8h ago26:23

26:23

September 16, 2024: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, joins Drex for the news. They question how the current reimbursement models for Medicare and Medicaid impact the financial stability of these health systems, especially as they grapple with cybersecurity challenges. As cybersecurity becomes more integral to organizational resilience, how …

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Flourish: Transforming Leadership and Navigating Change - Kim Hodgkinson’s Journey to Healthcare CFO 49:41

1h ago49:41

49:41

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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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 28:47

2h ago28:47

28:47

Tad, Drex and Kara are looking for the strangest thing anyone has eaten!!!

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Today: 96% of Health Tech Leaders Say AI is Key to Staying Competitive 11:20

4h ago11:20

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1. “96% of healthcare technology leaders believe effectively leveraging AI provides a competitive edge.” – Arcadia’s research highlights the overwhelming consensus among health tech leaders on the importance of AI. 2. “33% of surveyed decision-makers view AI as vital today, and that increases to 73% who think AI will be essential in the next five y…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 29:30

20h ago29:30

29:30

Shannon needs to hit "The Panic Button" because she's not sure how to tell her husband what their son has chosen as an "extracurricular activity".

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Today: Educational Institutions Face Rising Cyber Threats 8:48

6d ago8:48

8:48

1. 41% – Of cybersecurity incidents in higher education are the result of social engineering tactics. 2. 37% – Increase in cyberattacks targeting educational institutions compared to last year, according to a report by NordLayer. 3. 80% – Of lower education providers have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. 4. 79% – Of higher education institution…

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Keynote: It Takes a Village: Gaining Deep Community Insights with Peter Marks and Tim Skeen 38:19

1d ago38:19

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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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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 27:42

9d ago27:42

27:42

Ever get something stuck in your body? This guy finally figured out why he had difficulty breathing for the last 26 years!?!

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Solution Showcase: Health IT's Future- VMware Cloud Foundation and AI with Mary Washington Hospital 26:45

2d ago26:45

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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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Today: Advocate Sees Fivefold Growth in Operating Income, Driven by Surge in Patient Volume 12:20

2d ago12:20

12:20

1. “Advocate Health grew its operating income for the first half of the year to $449.8 million, which was more than five times what it posted over the same period in 2023.” 2. “The hospital operator’s revenue was spurred by a jump in patient volume, including inpatient surgeries rising 1.9%, outpatient surgeries growing 1.4%, and emergency departme…

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2-Minute Drill: YubiKey Security Flaw, Staying Informed, and HHS Lawsuit Fallout with Drex DeFord 3:32

3d ago3:32

3:32

Drex highlights a significant cryptographic flaw discovered in YubiKey 5 series devices, which could leave your organization exposed. Next, he discusses the increasing need to quantify and communicate cyber risk effectively, shifting to the implications of a recent legal victory for the hospital industry on patient data privacy. Remember, Stay a li…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 27:50

7d ago27:50

27:50

Tad discovered the way moms "get back" at their kids without leaving any noticeable marks!

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TownHall: The Fragile Healthcare Balancing Act with Zafar Chaudry and Majdi Daher: Part Two 21:39

3d ago21:39

21:39

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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Today: cracking the code, deploying an AI enabled nursing workforce 9:08

3d ago9:08

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1. $52 million – Mercy realized this amount in retaining talent and engaging its workforce after integrating artificial intelligence into nursing systems. 2. 20% improvement – Nurses experienced a 20% improvement in their electronic health record (EHR) experience. 3. 17% increase – Mercy saw a 17% increase in nurse efficiency after the implementati…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9 31:51

4d ago31:51

31:51

Tad tried to help his friend with stray cats and realizes one thing: no good deed goes unpunished!

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Newsday: Calculating Risk, CTO & CIO Dynamics, and Courageous Experimentation with Wes Wright 20:42

4d ago20:42

20:42

September 9, 2024: Wes Wright, Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr joins Bill for the news. How has the organic growth of health IT led to inefficiencies in system upgrades? As the conversation shifts to bold experiments in IT, they discuss the role of imagination and courage in leadership—can healthcare systems afford to play it safe, or does innovat…

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I'm Lovin it -with McNiece and McKillip 22:38

6d ago22:38

22:38

Drex and Alisa have a chat with Audrey McKillip and Matthew McNiece -add Mac sauceBy Lyric Theatre

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2 Minute Drill: Planned Parenthood Attack, CISA Russian Report, and Sextortion Scam With Drex DeFord 4:18

6d ago4:18

4:18

Drex covers the latest ransomware attack on Planned Parenthood Montana, the growing threat from Russian state actors targeting healthcare infrastructure, and why rural hospitals are struggling to adopt free cybersecurity solutions from major tech companies. He also dives into a new twist on sextortion scams and the importance of staying vigilant. R…

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TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6 28:34

7d ago28:34

28:34

Tad, Drex and Kara talk to Kevin Hart, Raquel Welch, Lindsay Vonn and more ALL on one show!

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Today: Why Wait to Give Back, Let's Mentor Someome Today 14:19

14d ago14:19

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Wouldn't this be a better world if everyone who listened to this podcast decided to mentor one person today for the next six months. I thought so too, so here's a simple framework to get you going. Don't forget to check out Rubrik’s Healthcare Summit, happening virtually on September 12. You'll hear from the leaders of North York General, UCI Healt…

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2 Minute Drill: Iranian Hackers, VPN Scams, and CrowdStrike Congressional Testimony with Drex DeFord 3:59

9d ago3:59

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Drex DeFord highlights critical cybersecurity threats impacting healthcare. The FBI, CISA, and Department of Defense issue a warning about Iranian state-backed hackers targeting healthcare organizations. Unit 42 reports on a new VPN software scam using SEO poisoning, and CrowdStrike is set to testify about the global outage caused by a major cybera…