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. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer - https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/3173454

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 Health and Seattle Children's hospital on the latest in predictable recovery, AI, cloud, and ransomware defense Sign up today at https://thisweekhealth.com/rubrik.

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 cyberattack. Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer - https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/3173454

Healthcare leaders share some great strategies for enhancing the business skills of the IT department. Today we explore.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 Health and Seattle Children's hospital on the latest in predictable recovery, AI, cloud, and ransomware defense Sign up today at https://thisweekhealth.com/rubrik.

September 4, 2024: Jacob Hansen, CPO at AvaSure joins Bill for the news. The discussion delves into how healthcare systems leverage AI and virtual care platforms to enhance patient engagement, reduce wait times, and optimize clinician efficiency. How can we balance the integration of AI while maintaining the human touch in patient care? As the healthcare industry embraces new technologies, what role does simplicity play in meeting diverse patient needs across generations? Key Points:01:48 Elevating the Customer Experience in Healthcare04:58 Virtual Care and Patient Engagement08:22 ChatGPT vs. Magic 8 Ball: Solving Healthcare14:28 Gen Z and Adapting TechnologyNews articles:3 Areas of Focus to Elevate the Customer Experience for AllGen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Don’t Ask Them to Type.ChatGPT Vs. Magic 8 Ball: Who Can Solve “The HealthCare Crisis”?This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

September 2, 2024: Srini Koushik, President AI and Sustainability & CTO at Rackspace joins Bill for the news. How do healthcare organizations balance the promise of AI with the potential risks it introduces? Is the rapid advancement of AI technology outpacing our ability to manage its implications, particularly in sensitive areas like patient care? The conversation challenges listeners to consider whether AI is ready to take on the complex tasks it's designed for, or if the industry is moving too fast without fully understanding the consequences.Key Points:03:37 The Evolution of Rackspace07:26 Generative AI and Enterprise Risk11:08 AI's Role in Healthcare Efficiency18:55 Epic's Innovations23:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNews articles:Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Company's AI Assistant Has Saved $260M And 4.5K Developer-Years Of Work: 'It's Been A Game Changer For Us'Allie K. Miller on LinkedIn: In 2023, over half of Fortune 500 companies (56.2%) listed AI as a risk.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

What mistakes are repeated over and over by Healthcare IT leaders that bring about misery. Today we explore.

Another UGM is in the books. What was the biggest takeaway from this years event?

August 28, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell, CEO of Healthlink Advisors, joins Bill for the news. How can healthcare organizations better prepare for ransomware attacks from the business side of operations? What are the implications of Epic's three-tier business continuity model? As imaging systems become more fragmented, is it time to rethink governance and enterprise architecture to ensure better performance and security across the board? Dive into these issues from a health advisors perspective in this Newsday.Key Points:01:32 UGM Highlights and Networking03:38 Epic's AI and International Collaboration07:04 Business Continuity in Healthcare12:10 Enterprise Imaging Challenges15:16 Radiology and Outsourcing InsightsNews articles:Epic annual meeting offers peek at health care’s AI futureUGM 2024 Takeaways (and Why I am Still an Epic Fanboy)Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of careThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Drex DeFord dives into the top cybersecurity reports for 2024. From CrowdStrike’s threat reports to IBM’s classic cost of a data breach analysis, Drex highlights essential insights and trends shaping the healthcare security landscape. Plus, discover the latest healthcare-specific insights from Fortified Health Security’s Mid-Year Horizon Report.Reports: https://www.crowdstrike.com/resources/reports/threat-hunting-report/https://www.crowdstrike.com/global-threat-report/https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breachhttps://www.zscaler.com/campaign/threatlabz-ransomware-reporthttps://fortifiedhealthsecurity.com/horizon-reports/ Remember, Stay a little paranoid.Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer - https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/3173454