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  • Today is a part of This Week In Health IT that is dedicated to propelling healthcare forward by amplifying the voices of advancement and innovation in health technology. Managing Editor and Host Bill Russell has served on executive teams in healthcare, higher education, and Fortune 500 consulting practices. As Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, a 16 hospital $6.5 billion system, he rapidly accelerated the diffusion of new IT strategies, adopted emerging models like cloud, agile development, and invested in two successful startups. On This Week in Health IT, Bill utilizes his experience to prompt leaders, innovators, and organizations to share their stories in a conversational style to capture the wisdom of the industry. Stay up to date, prepare your team, and propel healthcare forward. Subscribe today at https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe.
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  • Newsday: AI Cyberthreats and Giving the Power Back to the Patient with This Week Health

    Newsday: AI Cyberthreats and Giving the Power Back to the Patient with This Week Health
    Mar 10 2025

    March 10, 2025: Our three former CIOs Sarah Richardson, Drex DeFord, and Bill Russell discuss the news from the floor of HIMSS 2025 in Vegas. What's the difference between robotic process automation and emerging agentic AI systems that adapt to changing conditions? As cybersecurity threats evolve with AI assistance, how can health systems make security training engaging rather than tedious? The conversation shifts to concerns about upcoming telemedicine reimbursement changes and their potential impact on vulnerable populations. Looking three to five years ahead, what happens when AI assistants begin supporting patients in their daily health decisions? Join as Sarah, Drex, and Bill contemplate a future where personalized health agents might fundamentally reshape where and how patients receive care.


    Key Points:

    • 02:32 AI in Healthcare: Current Views
    • 08:28 AI Cyberthreats
    • 12:45 Telemedicine and Policy Changes
    • 17:37 Future of Personalized Healthcare


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    22 mins
  • 2 Minute Drill: VMware Zero-Day Exploits, Black Basta, and Concerningly Realistic Voice AI with Drex DeFord

    2 Minute Drill: VMware Zero-Day Exploits, Black Basta, and Concerningly Realistic Voice AI with Drex DeFord
    Mar 7 2025

    Broadcom reports three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products that require immediate patching. Leaked chat logs from the Black Basta ransomware group reveal internal conflicts, operational tactics, and efforts to circumvent cybersecurity tools. Lastly, A demonstration of Sesame's new voice AI technology shows concerningly realistic capabilities that could potentially lead users to inadvertently share private information.

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    4 mins
  • Today: Eight Critical Issues Facing Healthcare's Workforce

    Today: Eight Critical Issues Facing Healthcare's Workforce
    Mar 7 2025

    March 7, 2025 Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson examine Paul Keckley's comprehensive report on "The Perfect Storm Facing Healthcare Workforce." They break down eight critical issues shaping healthcare's workforce challenges.

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    15 mins

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