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January 28, 2025: Sarah and Kate dive into the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Walgreens critical failures in prescription monitoring and compliance within healthcare. In this episode, Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss the allegations, the role of healthcare IT in preventing misuse, and actionable steps for CIOs and CXOs to strengthen compliance protocols. Remember, Stay a Little Paran...

Drex dives into the lingering impact of OneBlood's cyber event, the surprising challenges of shadow IT—even for hackers—and the fascinating story of the very first ransomware attack. Learn how cyber defenders can gain an edge and discover lessons from the past to fortify your defenses. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week Health   Linked...

January 27, 2025: Cristian Rodriguez , Field CTO of the Americas at CrowdStrike , joins Drex for the news. How do organizations navigate the blurred lines between groundbreaking innovation and the vulnerabilities of sensitive data co-mingling in AI models? Cristian shares insights on China's sophisticated adversary ecosystem, raising thought-provoking questions about the interconnected nature of g...

Drex covers Hewlett Packard Enterprise investigating claims from a hacking group, Intel Broker, who alleges access to sensitive data, including source code and private keys. Next, explore research revealing the risks of employees entering sensitive data into generative AI tools, highlighting governance challenges. Finally, get the latest on Ascension Health’s February 2024 data breach and their on...

January 24, 2025: Sarah and Kate evaluate whether virtual healthcare has lived up to the promises made during the pandemic. Join us as we discuss its successes in mental health and chronic disease management, ongoing struggles with patient engagement and outcomes, and the need for equitable access and integration. Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate:...

January 23, 2025: Sarah and Kate highlight the critical importance of empowering women in healthcare IT. Learn how fostering inclusive cultures, valuing diverse perspectives, and recognizing women's contributions lead to innovation, better patient care, and stronger organizational reputations. Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand...

Drex dives into three pressing cybersecurity stories. First, Microsoft releases its largest Patch Tuesday update since 2017, with 161 updates addressing critical vulnerabilities. Next, Drex explores the proposed updates to HIPAA regulations, the challenges faced by healthcare organizations, and the importance of moving forward despite resource constraints. Finally, the episode wraps with a call to...

January 22, 2025: Explore the leadership concept of practice time versus game time. Drawing parallels from sports, we discuss how fostering low-pressure, practice-oriented environments can drive innovation, build stronger teams, and reduce burnout in healthcare IT. Discover why psychological safety, continuous improvement, and strategic planning are essential to success in high-stakes industries l...

January 20, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble explore how high schools are transforming the future of healthcare careers amid workforce shortages. What role do partnerships between healthcare systems and educational institutions play in shaping the next generation of medical and IT professionals? As workforce challenges persist, what lessons can leaders draw from these groundbreaking collabor...

January 20, 2025: Christian Boucher , Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island , Joins Drex for the News. Can healthcare organizations ensure patient data remains secure without stifling productivity? How do enterprises navigate the challenge of "Bring Your Own AI" and the risks of browser vulnerabilities? What role does human behavior play as IT security's weakest link? Th...

Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity topics: record-breaking cyberattacks in 2024 that impacted over 182 million individuals, the heightened risks during holiday weekends, and the newly proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week Health   LinkedIn: Week Health   Donate: Alex’s Lemonade S...

Drex dives into the growing trend of BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI) and the challenges it brings to organizational security and privacy. He also highlights critical insights from HHS about the overlooked vulnerabilities in IoT, OT, and IOMT devices within healthcare environments. Learn how open communication, innovation, and strategic management can help mitigate these emerging risks while fostering a...

January 17, 2024: Kate Gamble sits down with Sarah Richardson to unravel the complexities of data literacy and its transformative power in healthcare. What does it take to cultivate a data-driven culture where every team member can confidently engage with and trust the information they use? How do organizations overcome resistance to change, integrate data into clinical workflows, and balance acce...

January 17, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble dive into Michael Dowling's thought-provoking article on six priorities for healthcare leaders. They explore questions that resonate deeply with today's challenges: How can leaders foster innovation while maintaining compliance? What does it mean to balance stability and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment? And how do CIOs model resilie...

Drex continues his coverage on the risks of genetic data at 23andMe and how to delete your data, insights from Amazon's Security Chief on combating cyberattacks, and how CISA’s Pre-Ransomware Notification Initiative is protecting organizations from potential breaches. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week Health   LinkedIn: Week Health &n...

January 15, 2025: Kate Gamble is joined by Sarah Richardson to delve into the HHS-proposed updates to the HIPAA security rule, a move that promises to reshape healthcare cybersecurity. How will clarified security requirements, mandatory risk analyses, and technology inventories redefine the way healthcare organizations protect sensitive data? Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week H...

January 14, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble navigate the challenges healthcare organizations face when natural disasters strike, from winter storms in the Midwest to wildfires in Southern California. How can hospitals maintain operational resilience when facing power outages, supply chain disruptions, or evacuations? What does true preparedness look like in a 24/7, 365-day environment? Subs...

Drex covers Arctic Wolf's acquisition of Cylance to boost its XDR platform, a ransomware attack crippling PIH Health's systems, and an extortion attack targeting Rhode Island's public assistance program. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 13, 2025: Jason Rose , CEO of Clearsense , explores the delicate balance between accessibility, accuracy, and security in data management. Jason delves into pressing questions: How do organizations tackle the dual challenge of maintaining data integrity while protecting against cyber threats? What cultural shifts are necessary to maximize the value of 20 years of digitized healthcare data?...

Drex reads a holiday cybersecurity poem looking back at the cyber landscape of 2024. Covering topics of Team preparedness, the growing urgency of mitigating supply chain risks in 2025, and the dual-edged impact of AI and IoT innovations in healthcare this is an episode you dont want to miss. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week Health  ...

Drex highlights stories predicting 2025's cyber forecast, highlighting Forrester's prediction of a new era of accountability for CISOs and The White House's Cyber Trust Mark initiative. Lastly, Tampa General Hospital’s $6.8M class-action lawsuit settlement following its 2023 data breach comes to a head. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid  Subscribe: This Week Health   Twitter: This Week He...

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Drex covers the urgent need for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before support ends on October 25, 2025. Then new developments on Salt Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group, targeting major U.S. telecom carriers like Charter Communications and Windstream. He finishes by covering breaking updates on the Treasury Department breach linked to the Chinese government, impacting the Office of Foreig...

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Today we discuss how you can accomplish more this year than you ever have. We start a three part series on Leadership.