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  • Newsday: The CxO Pulse - Insights and Lessons from 229 Summits with This Week Health

    Newsday: The CxO Pulse - Insights and Lessons from 229 Summits with This Week Health
    Nov 3 2025

    November 3, 2025: What are healthcare IT leaders really concerned about? Fresh from three 229 Project summits across the country, Bill Russell, Sarah Richardson, and Drex DeFord pull back the curtain on the most pressing conversations happening right now. From simplifying AI governance with a two-track vendor approach to rethinking hiring strategies for an agent-driven future, this episode captures the pulse of healthcare leadership in real time. Discover why some organizations are solving hundreds of problems while others struggle with their first five, and learn the one-word qualities leaders are seeking in their next hires to thrive in today's rapidly changing landscape.

    Key Points:

    • 04:24 AI Success Factors
    • 09:57 Balancing Moonshots and Practical Solutions
    • 14:37 Sourcing Strategy and Engagement
    • 22:32 Building Organizational Culture
    • 26:27 Leadership and Succession Planning

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  • Flourish Sound Bytes: Stepping Away to Step Forward - Lessons From Sabbatical with Erik Howell

    Flourish Sound Bytes: Stepping Away to Step Forward - Lessons From Sabbatical with Erik Howell
    Oct 30 2025

    October 30, 2025: After 25 years leading transformational change in healthcare IT, Erik Howell, VP and Head of Technology at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, made an unconventional decision that most leaders only dream about: he took a sabbatical. Following major EHR implementations, enterprise PMO leadership, and scaling a Silicon Valley AI startup's delivery team, Erik stepped away to travel, reflect, and rediscover what truly mattered in his career. The result? A complete reframing of success, renewed energy, and a mission-driven role leading technology at an LGBTQ-focused community health center in New York City. Join as Erik shares the lessons from his intentional career pause and why stepping away might be the secret to stepping forward with clarity and purpose.

    Key Points:

    • 07:08 Erik's Pivot to a Silicon Valley Startup
    • 12:46 Lessons from the Sabbatical
    • 19:23 Finding the Right Career Fit
    • 25:26 Speed Round and Final Thoughts

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  • Flourish: Brainwave Tech Exposes Healthcare's Shocking Gap in Pain Data with Martha Lawrence

    Flourish: Brainwave Tech Exposes Healthcare's Shocking Gap in Pain Data with Martha Lawrence
    Oct 21 2025
    October 21, 2025: Martha Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of AccendoWave, reveals a stunning gap in healthcare: pain is the number one reason patients seek care, yet no system actually measures it. After observing 300 ER intakes, she discovered the chaos of subjective pain reporting—some rating their pain a "10" while calmly chatting, others ashamed to rate too high. Her solution uses brainwave technology to create objective pain benchmarks, addressing everything from the $250 million lawsuits hospitals face to the systemic bias that leaves women and patients of color undertreated. This conversation exposes why healthcare's biggest cost driver has been invisible—until now. Key Points:
    • 08:43 Barriers in Health Innovation
    • 13:50 UCLA's Role in Healthcare Innovation
    • 23:42 Positioning for Value-Based Care
    • 27:06 Integrative Modalities and Data Utilization
    • 30:44 Strategies for De-Risking Hospital Adoption
    • 40:15 Vision for the Future and Final Thoughts

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    43 m
  • Newsday: Why Constraints Drive Innovation - AI Agents and the Jobs They Can’t Fill

    Newsday: Why Constraints Drive Innovation - AI Agents and the Jobs They Can’t Fill
    Oct 27 2025

    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 Expectations
    • 05:22 AI Transparency and Critical Thinking
    • 17:20 Economic and Quality of Life with AI
    • 21:56 Balancing Innovation and Resource Constraints
    • 25:57 The Role of Simplicity in Innovation
    • 31:10 Healthcare System Complexities

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  • Newsday: MFA Isn't Enough and Why Healthcare Can’t Just Hack Back with Preston Duren

    Newsday: MFA Isn't Enough and Why Healthcare Can’t Just Hack Back with Preston Duren
    Oct 20 2025
    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. Key Points:
    • 01:20 The Role of MFA in Cybersecurity
    • 07:46 Platform Vulnerabilities and Cyber Attacks
    • 13:57 Human vs. AI in Cybersecurity
    • 24:06 Bug Bounties and Ethical Hacking
    • 28:35 Cyber Insurance: Trends and Challenges

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  • Flourish Sound Bytes: Customer Trust, Grit, and Spartan Races with Rebekah Panepinto

    Flourish Sound Bytes: Customer Trust, Grit, and Spartan Races with Rebekah Panepinto
    Oct 16 2025
    October 16, 2025: Rebekah Panepinto, Enterprise Account Executive at Artisan Studios, has built a powerhouse career in healthcare IT sales by embracing Amazon's leadership principles and proving that grit isn't just a buzzword. From navigating the complexities of healthcare transformation to driving innovation in retail with brands like Shutterfly and Chick-fil-A, Rebekah brings fearless energy to every challenge. She reveals why "earn trust" is the most overlooked principle in digital sales, how multi-channel engagement builds lasting client relationships, and what 58 Spartan races have taught her about pushing limits in business and life. Key Points:
    • 02:18 Building Trust in a Digital World
    • 04:09 Sales Across Industries
    • 08:26 Lessons from Spartan Races
    • 12:46 Speed Round and Conclusion

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  • Newsday: CIO Turnover - Leadership Challenges in a Fast-Paced Era with Laura O’Toole

    Newsday: CIO Turnover - Leadership Challenges in a Fast-Paced Era with Laura O’Toole
    Oct 13 2025
    October 13, 2025: Healthcare IT leaders are exhausted, CIO positions remain unfilled for months, and the pressure keeps mounting. In this candid conversation, Laura O'Toole, CEO and Founder of SureTest, explores why traditional CIO roles are transforming faster than organizations can define them. They discuss the widening gap between leadership expectations and operational reality, the critical shift from problem-solver to coalition-builder, and why empathy may be the most underrated leadership skill in healthcare technology. From managing burnout to navigating constant organizational change, this episode reveals what it really takes to lead effectively when "busy" has become the new normal and the rulebook keeps changing. Key Points:
    • 02:31 Managing Teams and Expectations
    • 09:57 Technology in Healthcare
    • 12:38 CIO Role and Market Dynamics
    • 20:21 The Importance of Building Coalitions
    • 26:25 Handling Global Events as a Leader
    • 31:22 Empathy and Connection in Leadership

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  • Flourish Sound Bytes: Leadership Lessons from Women Healthcare IT Executives at SOAR 2025

    Flourish Sound Bytes: Leadership Lessons from Women Healthcare IT Executives at SOAR 2025
    Oct 9 2025

    October 9, 2025: Join Sarah Richardson live from SOAR 2025 in Boulder, Colorado, as she sits down with remarkable women in healthcare IT and their allies for candid conversations about leadership transformation. Hear personal stories about climbing literal mountaintops in Italy, learning from their children's courage, and standing firm when asked to compromise their values. These authentic voices share how research, mentorship, and staying true to yourself create lasting impact. Discover why helping others reach the summit matters most in healthcare IT leadership.


    Laurie Wheeler

    Joe Curtin

    Erica Williams

    Ally Seider

    Laura Arboleda

    Jennifer Wesson Greenman

    Tayarra Sharp

    Amy Oliver

    Kendall Brown



    Key Points:

    • 00:00 Introduction to Flourish Soundbites
    • 00:32 Superpower Swap: What Would You Choose?
    • 01:25 Lessons from Outside the Field
    • 02:13 Navigating Opportunities in Fast-Changing Times
    • 02:58 Defining Moments in Leadership
    • 04:22 Dream Destinations and Relaxation
    • 05:35 Impact and Legacy for Women Leaders


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