Executive Interview: Empowering Healthcare with New Age Networks with Perry Welch
October 29, 2025: Cellular networks are transforming healthcare delivery, but what makes 5G truly different from its predecessor? Perry Welch, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer at Airwavz Solutions, discusses creating a robust network infrastructure that can handle the demanding requirements of modern medical technology. As healthcare systems begin exploring what's possible with this upgraded network, the question shifts from "can our phones work?" to "what new capabilities can we unlock?" Discover why focusing on your network is becoming essential for healthcare environments.Key Points:03:20 WiFi vs DAS in Healthcare06:21 The Future of 5G and Beyond09:47 Implementation and Coverage Challenges15:34 Airwavz's Healthcare Focus and ConclusionX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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Newsday: Why Constraints Drive Innovation - AI Agents and the Jobs They Can’t Fill
October 27, 2025: Bill, Drex, and Sarah discuss the realities of implementing AI agents across organizations. The group tackles uncomfortable questions about workforce displacement, the critical thinking skills being lost to automation, and the massive energy demands threatening AI sustainability. From simplifying complex systems to understanding what innovation really means under constraint, This Week Health explores the practical and philosophical challenges facing healthcare technology leaders today.Key Points:01:28 Upcoming Summits and Expectations05:22 AI Transparency and Critical Thinking17:20 Economic and Quality of Life with AI21:56 Balancing Innovation and Resource Constraints25:57 The Role of Simplicity in Innovation31:10 Healthcare System ComplexitiesX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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The 229 Podcast: Balancing Technology, Growth, and Innovation in Dynamic Times Sarah Hatchett
October 23, 2025: Sarah Hatchett, SVP and CIO of Cleveland Clinic, manages IT across a sprawling healthcare network spanning Ohio, Nevada, Florida, and international destinations. Sarah reveals how they track time spent on pilots, balance 60% run versus 40% innovation, and the real challenge of managing Epic's 160 annual feature releases. Explore inside their billion-dollar neurological hospital, built featuring real-time gait analysis as patients walk through the door, and why 3,500 physicians call their ambient listening tool "magical" after piloting five different products. Plus, the uncomfortable calculation every CIO faces: when do you stop waiting on Epic's roadmap and just buy the point solution that delivers value today?
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01:17 Cleveland Clinic's Expansion04:35 Managing Technical Debt and Prioritizing Projects13:29 Innovative Projects at Cleveland Clinic16:51 Epic's Roadmap and Third-Party Solutions26:58 Best of Breed vs. EHR patient
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The Overlooked Opportunity in Call Center Automation with Scott D’Entremont
October 22 – In this episode, Bill Russell sits down with Scott D’Entremont, CEO at Parlance, to explore the evolving role of AI in healthcare communication. From tackling rising operational costs to addressing the hidden issue of referral leakage, Scott shares how automation is reshaping call centers and front desks across healthcare systems.They unpack why integration is still a major hurdle, what most health systems get wrong about call routing, and why deep healthcare knowledge—not just flashy tech—is critical for real-world impact. With smarter AI models and better call navigation, the path to streamlined patient communication is clearer than ever.But with so many new players jumping into the space, how do you separate innovation from noise?X: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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Newsday: MFA Isn't Enough and Why Healthcare Can’t Just Hack Back with Preston Duren
Multi-factor authentication isn't the bulletproof security measure it once was. Preston Duren, VP of Threat Services at Fortified Health Security, explores how cybercriminals are outsmarting traditional MFA through sophisticated phishing tactics and MFA bombing. The conversation shifts to the debate over platform consolidation—does fewer mean safer, or are we creating attractive single points of attack? With AI rapidly transforming both offensive and defensive capabilities in cybersecurity, the panel tackles the controversial question of whether human oversight will soon become obsolete. Plus, the evolving landscape of cyber insurance and why some health systems are choosing to self-insure.
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01:20 The Role of MFA in Cybersecurity07:46 Platform Vulnerabilities and Cyber Attacks13:57 Human vs. AI in Cybersecurity24:06 Bug Bounties and Ethical Hacking28:35 Cyber Insurance: Trends and Challenges
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Some conversations are too important to stay in the room. The 229 Podcast, hosted by Bill Russell, continues the dynamic discussions from our community events, bringing together healthcare leaders who are actively transforming the industry.
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