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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 technology talk to focus on trust and friendships? How do vulnerability and transparency help executives overcome the isolation often felt at the top? Rebecca shares insights into balancing exponential business growth with maintaining the intimacy of leadership networks, while Maureen and Dawn reflect on the importance of authentic relationships and the power of community. This episode explores how such relationships influence leadership, personal growth, and even sales cycles without explicitly talking about technology itself.Key Points:02:19 Rebecca Woods on Bluebird Leaders03:06 Perspective on Authenticity04:34 The Future of SOARSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 in-person and virtual care, asking whether providers are truly prepared to embrace "virtualists" alongside "officeologists" to optimize patient outcomes. How can healthcare leaders drive change in a system resistant to innovation while maintaining the personal touch that patients value? Key Points:03:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Telehealth06:53 Success Stories and Growth at KeyCare09:29 Addressing Access and Equity in Telehealth18:27 Future of Telehealth and Leadership Insights

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 burnout, particularly with the rise of AI and ambient voice technologies? What lessons can other leaders take from her approach to fostering collaboration and adapting to rapid technological change?Key Points:01:45 Tanya Townsend's Journey in Healthcare IT4:56 Patient-Centric Technology in Pediatrics10:30 Emerging Technologies and AI in Healthcare17:37 Leadership and Organizational Culture23:23 Insights on AI and Machine Learning26:04 Career Reflections and MentorshipSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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, including an impending ERP upgrade and managing financial containment amidst economic constraints. The conversation also touches on Legacy's impending integration with Oregon Health and Science University and explores the challenges and opportunities this presents for the organization and its staff. Finally, John shares insights on ongoing technological initiatives. What lessons can CIOs take from John's diverse educational background? How can healthcare organizations successfully navigate financial challenges post-COVID? What are the best practices for managing cultural shifts during mergers and acquisitions in healthcare?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 internal IT teams play in cybersecurity intelligence, and how can organizations strengthen business continuity and resilience in the face of ransomware and other cyber threats?Key Points:5:28 Greg Garneau (Hospital Sisters Health System)7:44 Joy Poletti (Mosaic Life Care)11:44 Steven Ramirez (Renown Health)13:19 Teresa Tonthat (Texas Children’s)17:17 Shawna Hofer (St. Luke’s Health System) Wrap UpSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 initiatives? The episode also addresses the illusion of returning to pre-pandemic performance and the importance of embracing future-focused strategies. How can we balance immediate needs with long-term goals and how they might better align their efforts with a vision that ensures organizational relevance and impact?Key Points:02:33 The Three Platforms of Transformation04:21 The Power of Sponsorship14:30 Exploring Organizational Culture21:55 Enterprise Transformation and Leadership34:33 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 of building strong client relationships, and the role of Central Command in operationalizing cyber technologies. Key Points:01:27 Dan’s Background and Fortified’s Mission05:32 Central Command Platform08:41 The Horizon Report10:36 229 Community and CollaborationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 organizations. How can organizations scale their training operations for new hires and ongoing education? How can healthcare organizations effectively communicate changes and updates to clinicians? What are some innovative methods for gathering and analyzing feedback from users?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 story of honoring her family legacy, her views on the future of healthcare, and actionable tips for embracing change five minutes at a time. This conversation is a must-listen if you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice to take your career to the next level.Key Points:00:00 Introduction to Flourish and Guest Kim Hodgkinson02:42 Kim Hodgkinson's Personal Journey and Career Insights07:41 Challenges and Rewards in Healthcare Finance27:19 The Power of Continuous Learning28:31 Transforming Your Life Five Minutes at a Time33:36 Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing ChangeStay connected, stay curious, and keep flourishing.  Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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 clinical, operational, and social determinants of health. The conversation also explores imaging partnerships, the future of mobile clinics, and the impact of workflow efficiency.Key Points:02:27 Security Concerns and Vendor Management06:09 Data Management and Analytics13:13 Engaging the Medicaid Population17:43 Mobile Clinics and Community Outreach26:21 Imaging and Radiology Insights33:17 Workflow Optimization and Future OutlookSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer