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UnHack with Drex DeFord
Cyber-safety is patient-safety. On “UnHack,” Drex DeFord, veteran healthcare CIO and infused strategist, breaks down the biggest cybersecurity and risk challenges facing healthcare today. Drex and expert guests explore what happened, why it matters, and how to build real-world resilience. The show's a mostly plain-English, mostly non-technical discussion that dives into the people, process, and technology making healthcare more secure; and it's NOT just for cyber-professionals; it’s for…
Episodes
UnHack with Drex DeFordNewsday: AI in Drug Development, Complex Care, and Tech-Driven Safety with Laura O'Toole
November 11, 2024: Laura O’Toole, CEO at SureTest joins Sarah for the news. They question the real impact of AI on the pace of drug development—could it…
UnHack with Drex DeFord2 Minute Drill: DNA Data Privacy and Atlas Biomed with Drex DeFord
Drex delves into the challenges facing companies like 23andMe and Atlas Biomed, highlighting critical concerns around DNA data privacy and the impact of…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: A New Era for Nuclear Energy, Breaking Down the Three Mile Island Revival
November 15, 2024:Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the evolving landscape of energy reliance in healthcare, exploring critical questions of…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Protecting Rural Hospitals from Cyber Threats Key Strategies and Insights
November 14, 2024: Join Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble as they discuss how limited resources and aging infrastructures make rural hospitals vulnerable to…
UnHack with Drex DeFord2 Minute Drill: Third-Party Risk, New Breaches, and ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ with Drex DeFord
First, learn about third-party risk management as Drex discusses the recent data breach involving Presbyterian Healthcare Services and a law firm with access…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Rural Healthcare in Crisis Why Key Services Are Disappearing
November 13, 2024: As healthcare costs climb, staffing shortages intensify, and patient needs evolve, many hospitals are making the tough choice to close…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Navigating Misinformation How TikTok is Reshaping Healthcare Communication
November 12, 2024: What if the most powerful tool in healthcare was already in your pocket? Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble dive into TikTok's surprising role…
UnHack with Drex DeFord2 Minute Drill: CrowdStrike, Health Catalyst, and a New Digital Currency with Drex DeFord
Drex dives into the latest cybersecurity acquisitions as CrowdStrike expands its SaaS security capabilities by acquiring Adaptive Shield and Health Catalyst…
UnHack with Drex DeFordNewsday: Practical AI, Data Governance, and Tech Modernization with Vik Patel
November 11, 2024: Vik Patel, COO at Tido Inc. joins Sarah for the news. Vik shares his journey from hospital IT to founding Tido Inc., discussing the nuanced…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Finding Balance How Health IT Pros Recharge and Set Boundaries
November 8, 2024: What does it take to truly leave work behind and embrace the weekend? In this episode, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson dive into the art of…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Hospital M&A Trends What Health IT Leaders Need to Know
November 7, 2024: Healthcare systems are joining forces like never before, but at what cost? In this episode, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson delve into the…
UnHack with Drex DeFordUnHack (the News): Unmanaged Credentials, CISO Role Shifts, and Chaos Engineering with George Pappas
November 6, 2024: George Pappas, CEO at Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining robust…
UnHack with Drex DeFord2 Minute Drill: Disinformation, Election Threats, and Healthcare Preparedness with Drex DeFord
Drex covers critical election day cybersecurity updates, highlighting disinformation campaigns from Russian and Iranian actors, potential hacking threats…
UnHack with Drex DeFordToday: Election Day 2024
Today: Election Day 2024In today’s episode of “This Week Health,” host Bill Russell discusses the significance of Election Day 2024 and reflects on the…