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Today: Empowering Family Caregivers to Improve Hospice Patient Outcomes Dec 03, 2024

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December 3, 2024: How can we empower the backbone of hospice care—the family caregivers? In this episode of Today in Health IT, Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble explore the challenges, innovations, and untapped potential of supporting caregivers in hospice settings. With over 53 million caregivers in the U.S. playing pivotal roles, we dive into how technology, resource allocation, and policy transformations can shape better patient outcomes. Hear personal stories, expert insights, and practical solutions that make this conversation an absolute must for healthcare leaders.

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2 Minute Drill: NHS Attacks, CISO Stress, and AI Voice Cloning with Drex DeFord Dec 02, 2024

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Drex unpacks the cybersecurity incident impacting NHS Trust hospitals in northwest England, explore the mounting pressures facing cybersecurity leaders that can lead to burnout, and dive into the implications of AI-powered voice cloning in Microsoft Teams.

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Newsday: Leading the Charge In Personalised Patient-Centered Care with Scott D’Entremont Dec 02, 2024

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December 2, 2024: Scott D’Entremont, CRO at Parlance, joins Bill for the news. How can health systems create seamless patient experiences while addressing administrative burdens? Can AI help rural health providers overcome resource challenges and improve access? What steps should organizations take to balance consumer-centric innovation with operational efficiency? Together, they dive into the economics of AI, the complexities of integrating advanced technology into existing workflows, and the pressing need to personalize care.

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02:32 Why Isn't Healthcare More Personalized?
11:32 AI as a Feature in Healthcare Tools
16:41 Delivering Care Outside Traditional Settings
19:20 Thanksgiving Plans

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Why Isn’t Healthcare More Personalized?

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Today: Oracle Health’s EHR Challenging the Status Quo Nov 29, 2024

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November 29, 2024: join Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson as they explore the critical perspectives of healthcare CIOs on innovation, usability, and the competitive shakeup this new system could bring to the EHR landscape. Will Oracle challenge the current leaders and drive the innovation healthcare desperately needs?

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Today: Happy Thanksgiving From This Week Health Nov 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024: Join Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson as they bring the warmth of Thanksgiving into the world of Health IT. From surprising turkey stats and historical trivia to reflections on gratitude and leadership, this episode is a feast for the curious mind. What’s the connection between the Butterball hotline and emerging tech? Why are some Thanksgiving traditions less loved than we think?

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2 Minute Drill: Staying Safe During High-Risk Weekends with Drex DeFord Nov 27, 2024

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Drex shares crucial tips to keep your organization and personal information safe during the holiday season—a favorite time for cyber attackers. Discover how to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, bolster your incident response plans, and safely navigate public Wi-Fi networks during your holiday shopping.

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UnHack (the News): Microsoft’s Resiliency Plan and Phishing Training Debunked with Preston Duren Nov 27, 2024

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November 27, 2024: Preston Duren, VP of Threat Defense at Fortified Health Security, joins Drex for the news. They dissect Microsoft's recent security enhancements, born from the Crowdstrike IT outage, and question whether new technologies like remote repair and hot-patch updates can truly revolutionize healthcare IT resilience. The conversation turns to a shocking study on phishing training effectiveness—does annual training reduce risks, or are we simply checking boxes while leaving vulnerabilities wide open? As they examine the psychology behind healthcare workers' susceptibility to phishing, the discussion highlights the tension between a caregiver's instinct to help and the ever-present threat of social engineering attacks.

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01:52 Preston Duran's Journey in Cybersecurity
03:31 Microsoft's Resiliency and Security Enhancements
09:50 UC San Diego's Phishing Training Study

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Today: Unlocking the Future of Healthcare with Microsoft’s MagneticOne Nov 26, 2024

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November 26, 2024: Step into the future of healthcare IT as we explore Microsoft's groundbreaking multi-agent AI system, MagneticOne. Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble uncover its transformative potential—from automating administrative tasks to reshaping patient engagement and optimizing supply chain management. Could this be the game-changing technology healthcare leaders have been waiting for?