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Digital Health Leaders Podcast

Russ Branzell, President & CEO of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), interviews leaders in Digital Health from around the world. These thought leaders share their knowledge, challenges, best practices, and ideas for helping to transform health and care on a global level.

Episodes

Conversation with Theresa Meadows, MS, RN, CHCIO, FHIMSS, SVP & CIO, Cook Children's Hospital

In this episode, Theresa Meadows talks about her transition as a clinical leader in nursing to health IT and shares her recipe for success as a leader and a woman in the industry. Theresa goes on to talk about prioritizing digital health solutions, collaborating to bring cybersecurity to the forefront in the industry, and the importance of evolving the care model to include technology. 

Jun 18, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Russ Branzell talks with Zafar Chaudry, MD, SVP & CIO at Seattle Children's

In this episode, Dr. Chaudry talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of his team and the tools he uses to help keep moral high. He also shares the impact of COVID on funding a children's hospital; challenges in working for publicly funded health systems; and the world of analytics and informatics to drive better outcomes. 

Jun 08, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Russ Branzell talks with Tanya Townsend, MSMI, CHCIO, System Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at LCMC Health

In this episode, Russ connects with Tanya Townsend, incoming CHIME Board Elect. Tanya shares her experience as the first CIO for her organization during the COVID pandemic. She provides an insight in to her background, and how the risks she took in her education and serving as a pioneer in the digital space, paid off in her career path to becoming a CIO. Tanya speaks about the importance of partnering with educational systems to bring more women in to health IT, and contribute to a culture of in...

Jun 04, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Russ Branzell talks with Albert Oriol, CIO, Rady Children's Hospital

In this episode, Albert Oriol shares how Rady's Children's Hospital has handled the pandemic well, focusing on mission first and people always. Albert also talks about mass testing, advancements in children's care, how international healthcare efforts and challenges differ from domestic, and the acceleration of innovation.

Jun 01, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Russ Branzell connects with Lee Milligan, MD, SVP & CIO at Asante Health System

In this episode, Russ has the opportunity to connect with Lee Milligan, a clinician and health IT leader with a unique professional background that got him where he is today. Lee shares his innovative insight around COVID, the evolution of telehealth, and new industry tools. This conversation provides great insight from a physician perspective. 

May 28, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Russ Branzell talks with CIO Nancy Stockslager, RN, MSN

In this episode, Nancy shares with Russ what it has been like to take on her first role as CIO during the COVID pandemic. Nancy goes on to talk about the challenges of the southern healthcare market, important qualities of an effective leader, and how her clinical background as a nurse has enabled her to be an agent of change in the practice setting and in a business setting.

May 22, 202030 min

Russ Branzell talks with Aaron Miri, innovative CIO and healthcare leader

During this episode, Russ and Aaron spend time talking about innovative leadership and the skills and mindset the next generation will need to lead successfully in healthcare. Aaron also shares some inspiring examples of how COVID-19 has forced healthcare leaders to drive problems and solutions forward, the hallmark of a CHIME 3.0 leader. 

May 19, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Russ Branzell talks with Michael Archuleta, CIO, CHIME Media Liaison and Most Wired Recipient

In this episode, Russ Branzell and Michael Archuleta cover the gamut of what it means to be a CIO in today's ever-changing healthcare landscape. Michael offers insight on everything from the new norm to social media as a connector, the evolution of the CIO role, cybersecurity as a life and death issue, and the importance of AI and data analytics. Listen in to Episode #10 to catch up on all the hot topics with this industry thought leader.

May 15, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Russ Branzell chats with CHIME Board member, Boot Camp faculty member and healthcare leader, George "Buddy" Hickman

In this episode, George "Buddy" Hickman, EVP & System CIO/CAO at Albany Medical Center, talks with Russ about leadership, cybersecurity and data and analytics during this challenging time in healthcare. Buddy is the only two-time CHIME Board member, and a distinguished CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp faculty member. His knowledge and experience in the industry bring great insight to this discussion. 

May 08, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Russ Branzell Catches up with CIO of the Year, Marc Probst

In this episode, Russ Branzell catches up with Marc Probst, CIO at Intermountain Healthcare and CIO of the Year. Marc talks about the current state of healthcare, how innovation has come to the forefront during COVID-19, and what life after Intermountain looks like. 

May 05, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Russ Branzell chats with Chani Cordero and Yuri Campbell: How the Military Mindset and Technology Helps Health Leaders Adapt to Changing Times

In this episode, Russ Branzell chats with Chani Cordero, Lieutenant Colonel, COO Presidio of Monterey Health Services, and Yuri Campbell, Administrative Fellow, Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin. This trio discusses how the military mindset and technology helps health leaders adapt to changing and challenging times in healthcare.  Please note, the people interviewed in this podcast are not representing the DoD, Defense Health Agency, Army Medicine. These are their own opinions and ex...

Apr 28, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Penn State College of Medicine and CHIME Collaborate to Measure Global Understanding of COVID-19

In this episode, Russ Branzell talks with Cletis Earle, CHIME member, SVP & CIO at Penn State Health, and Dr. Robert Lennon, Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State, who is also leading this global research. The three discuss the importance of clear and accurate information and the value in understanding how different demographics perceive information about COVID-19 and how that impacts their behavior and the potential spread of the virus. Listen to this episode to...

Apr 24, 202023 min

COVID-19 in Italy: Day one, present day, and looking to the future

In this episode, Russ Branzell talks with CHIME members in Italy, Antonio Fumagalli, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo and Marco Foracchia, MEng PhD PMP, Chief Information Officer at Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia, IRCCS. These leaders share their perspective from the beginning of COVID, how they used innovation and ingenuity to get to where they are today, and what the future holds for post-COVID in Italy. 

Apr 21, 202028 min

Russ Branzell talks with Daniel Barchi, CIO at New York-Presbyterian Hospital

In this episode, Russ Branzell talks with Daniel Barchi, CIO at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Daniel shares how COVID-19 has changed care delivery in one of the areas most impacted by this virus - New York City. Hear how New York-Presbyterian Hospital has adapted with forward thinking and innovation to maintain excellence in patient care. 

Apr 16, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 2