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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

Leader to Leader Featuring Sean Kelly, MD, CMO, Imprivata

In this podcast episode, Russ talks with Dr. Sean Kelly about his work on the CHIME Opioid Task Force, and why the task force is more important than ever as the pandemic increases addiction triggers and overdoses. Kelly also talks about the crucial role of digital identity in a rapidly changing healthcare world, then gives a backstage look at what it’s like to be part of the medical team for the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Sep 16, 202131 min

Leader to Leader Featuring Dick Flanigan, FACHE, SVP, Cerner Corporation

In this podcast episode, Dick Flanigan talks with Russ about why “this is the decade we’ve all been waiting for” in healthcare as digital transformation opens up unprecedented possibilities. Flanigan describes the change in EMRs as they become a platform for dynamic innovation and outlines some of the measures that Cerner has taken to support its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Sep 16, 202137 min

A Conversation with William Feaster, MD, VP, CHIO and VP of Academic Affairs, Children’s Health of Orange County

In this episode, Russ talks with Dr. Bill Feaster, who shares insights from his work in a pediatric hospital during the pandemic. Feaster discusses the need for more resources for the teen mental health crisis across the nation. He also explains the difference between his former position as CMIO and his current role as CHIO, underlining the need for CHIME to continue its work preparing future IT leaders for a new era in digital healthcare.

Sep 16, 202129 min

Leader to Leader Featuring Carter Groome, CHISL, CFCHE, CEO of First Health Advisory

In this podcast, Carter Groome talks with Russ about the crucial need for action on cybersecurity both from the private sector and in public policy. Groome reveals why he strongly advocates for government incentives to increase cyber resilience in healthcare, the most critical component of our national infrastructure. Find out why medical devices present peculiar security risks, and why Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are stepping up to executive decision-making roles across the indu...

Sep 14, 202126 min

A Conversation with Aaron Miri, CHCIO, FCHIME, CIO, The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin 

In this episode, Russ talks with dynamic healthcare leader Aaron Miri about his work on the nonpartisan Health IT Advisory Committee and the essential “get it done” attitude that helps shape better policy in Washington. Get revved up by Miri’s energetic leadership style and his 3-pronged approach for leading successfully through disruptive change. Don’t miss out on why “Dirty data will bite you in the rear end in a few years!”

Sep 09, 202140 min

A Conversation with Scott MacLean, CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP and CIO, MedStar Health 

In this episode, Scott MacLean talks with Russ about how his work on the streets of Baltimore with a nonprofit gives him valuable insight on social factors impacting health. Learn more about MacLean’s 7 areas of focus for strong leadership, as well as his work with CHIME Public Policy on issues like cybersecurity and interoperability.

Sep 03, 202131 min

Leader to Leader Featuring Bob Segert, Chairman and CEO of athenahealth

In this podcast, Bob Segert talks with Russ Branzell, CHIME CEO and President, about interoperability in healthcare. Segert issues a clarion call for healthcare leaders to move out of their comfort zones, dissolve siloes, and collaborate for the good of our communities and our country. Segert emphasizes the need to support clinicians with tech tools that relieve them of the burden of excess data, then reveals the principles that sustain athenahealth’s standout, employee-centered culture.

Aug 30, 202134 min

A Conversation with Stephanie Lahr, MD, CHCIO, Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer, Monument Health

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Lahr talks with Russ about how a hurricane taught her that digital healthcare transformation is not optional, why Star Trek’s Dr. Crusher is a model for successful tech integration, and why we must drive innovation with a “small i” as well as a “big I.”  Learn more about Dr. Lahr’s outstanding leadership path from MD to CIO and the role of CHIME Boot Camp in helping her transition.

Aug 25, 202133 min

A Conversation With George “Buddy” Hickman, CHIME Board Member and Healthcare Leader

In this episode, veteran healthcare leader George “Buddy” Hickman, LFCHIME, LFHIMMS, CHCIO, CPHIMS, talks with Russ about the experience of healthcare professionals during the pandemic, how to be a transformational leader, and the sense of mission that drives the best tech developers.  Buddy is the only two-time CHIME Board Member and a distinguished CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp faculty member. Be inspired by his insight on centering and self-reflection during times of transition.

Aug 13, 202143 min

Leader to Leader featuring Will Long, CSO at First Health Advisory

In this podcast, Will Long shares a bit about his career in leading security efforts in health IT, and how security has changed over the past decade. Will also talks about First Health Advisory and how it is helping organizations on this front.  Learn about this and more in this conversation between Will Long and CHIME President and CEO, Russ Branzell. 

Aug 10, 202142 min

Leader to Leader featuring Travis Dalton, Chief Client and Services Officer & President, Cerner Government Services

In this podcast, Travis Dalton talks about his role as a Chief Client Officer and how that impacts how he thinks about customers. He goes on to speak about their largest EMR implementation in history with the DOD and Department of Veterans Affairs, and his role since the project began. Hear Travis Dalton share this and so much more in this Leader to Leader podcast.  

Jul 14, 202133 min

Leader to Leader featuring Cameron Deemer, President of Dr. First

In this podcast, Cameron Deemer shares his unique career journey that led him to Dr. First. He goes on to talk about the challenges of healthcare and how technology is helping those challenges; what customer success looks like; and what healthcare would look like if we were doing everything right. 

Jun 02, 202139 min

Leader to Leader featuring Sumit Ganguli, CEO of GAVS Technologies

In this podcast, Sumit Ganguli shares his personal journey and how his incurable sense of optimism has served him well. He also goes on to speak about his 11 year history with GAVS Technologies; what it means to have a purposeful organization with the right values; and his experience in exploring the culture of innovation. 

Apr 28, 202142 min

Conversation with John Halamka, MD, President, Mayo Clinic Platform at Mayo Clinic

Hear Dr. John Halamka share why the nature of his job is so bold, as a doctor who uses engineering principles in tech leadership. Dr. Halamka also talks about why he is incredibly optimistic about the future of virtual care, after experiencing a four-fold increase during the pandemic. He also shares how he approaches advanced innovation; where he thinks health IT will be in 10 years; and the importance of creating something greater than the sum of the parts. 

Oct 02, 202035 min