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Transforming Data with Consensus Cloud Solutions Digital Fax Technology

Brenda Hopkins MBA, BSN, RN is the Chief Health Information Officer and General Manager Healthcare for Consensus Cloud Solutions where she is focused on strategy, interoperability, and usability of Consensus Cloud Solutions Healthcare products and solutions in partner and customer workflows. In this episode, Brenda will discuss Consensus’ digital cloud fax technology and how they are able to enable better continuity of care.

InteropNow! S1 Ep8: Transforming Data with Consensus Cloud Solutions Digital Fax Technology

The Growing Need for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Safeguarding patient data is vital in today’s digitized healthcare industry. In this episode, we feature Tony Velleca, chief executive officer of CyberProof, and Steven Ramirez, chief information security officer for Renown Health. They&#39;ll be discussing the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare as well as the growing need to protect sensitive patient data to ensure the continuity of care. Tony and Steven point out healthcare’s slow adoption of robust cybersecurity measures as compared to other industries. The healthcare industry has unique cyberspace vulnerabilities with aged infrastructure, a large attack surface and complex medical devices. They discuss ransomware attacks, phishing attempts, third-party risk management and access management as some of the key threats healthcare organizations face today. They also highlight their belief in collaborative efforts, information sharing and partnerships with managed service providers to address cybersecurity challenges and improve this area in healthcare. Tune in and learn more about strategies to close the cybersecurity gap in healthcare. About Tony VellecaAs chief executive officer of CyberProof, Tony directs the vision behind disruptive cybersecurity solutions. Since 2016, he has driven rapid growth for the company and its intellectual properties, leveraging a co-innovation model with clients and elite Israel-based talent to develop a world-class platform at the forefront of cyber security. Tony’s career has been one of reinvention and endless possibilities. His bold approach and desire to create new things began when he was an aerospace engineer, designing next-generation propulsion systems and aircraft for Boeing. His visionary leadership led him to build companies, products and tools that solve complex problems with innovation and ingenuity -- like CyberProof. Through CyberProof, Tony tackles enterprise security problems head-on. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the leading cybersecurity companies in the market, as recognized as a 2020 Wave Leader by Forrester. Tony received his MBA from the University of California, Irvine (cum laude) and his BA from the Georgia Institute of Technology in aerospace engineering. About Steven Ramirez:Steven is the chief information security officer for Renown Health. He is a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in IT risk/security management, cybersecurity, privacy management, data confidentiality, IT regulatory compliance (HIPAA privacy/security, PCI security), data protection, IT advisory, enterprise risk management, crisis management, business resilience and disaster recovery. He has supported and led efforts across the healthcare, academic, financial and government sectors. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrramirez/" target="_blank">Source</a> Things you’ll learn<ul><li>The adoption of cybersecurity in healthcare has lagged behind other industries due to aged infrastructure and a need for increased emphasis on security by vendors. However, it is a necessary aspect of the digital future.</li><li>The cost of cyber breaches in healthcare is high, including fines, lost revenue and lawsuits, making cyber insurance more challenging to obtain.</li><li>The healthcare industry is playing catch-up regarding cybersecurity maturity, but the recent rise of ransomware attacks has forced organizations to invest in this area. </li><li>The average cost of a cyber breach is $7 million.</li><li>PHI and PII phishing are among the biggest and most effective threats. </li><li>Cybersecurity is a space where people collaborate and share IP.</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Connect with Tony Velleca on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-velleca-90224b/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow CyberProof on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberproof-inc./" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Visit the CyberProof <a href="https://www.cyberproof.com/" target="_blank">website</a>!</li><li>Connect with Steven Ramirez on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrramirez/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow Renown Health on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/renown-health/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Discover the Renown Health <a href="https://www.renown.org/" target="_blank">website</a>!</li></ul>

S2 E11: The Growing Need for Healthcare Cybersecurity

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Beyond the foundation of data exchange: Creating value from insights w/ Sumitro

Sumitro Sarkar, EY Americas Health Care Data &amp; Analytics Practice Leader and Kirk Anderson – VP and Chief Technology Officer for Cambia Health Solutions join host Sandy Vance for a robust discussion on the key drivers for healthcare organizations to embark on an interoperability journe. They discuss business ROI, technical implications, compliance and adoption of interoperability solutions. “We need to start redirecting the investments that historically just went into the basic moving data from point A to point B and start to take advantage of higher level technologies and automation and with the machine learning. And pu our focus into looking at the American healthcare system as a whole.” Kirk Anderson

InteropNow! S2 Ep7: Beyond the foundation of data exchange: Creating value from insights w/ Sumitro Sarkar, EY Americas Health Care Data, Analytics Practice Leader & Kirk Anderson, VP and CTO, Cambia Health Solutions

Data, Technology, and Collaboration to Improve Healthcare

Partnerships aim to bridge healthcare gaps and achieve health equity through collaboration and technology. In this episode, we feature David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer &amp; VP of Healthcare at Microsoft, Dan Desmond, Health System Architect for the Health Equity Consortium, and Bela Matyas, Health Officer and Deputy Director of Health and Social Services for Solano County, California, who talk about the California Health Medical Reserve Corps and its Health Equity Consortium launch. The Consortium is a unique public-private partnership innovating to improve community-based health equity. They believe healthcare needs to collect and utilize data effectively, ensure data security and privacy, and leverage AI and ML technology to streamline processes. The HEC aims to customize services based on community needs and provide location-based care for people, as this collaborative approach is sustainable and makes a nationwide impact by fostering trust and convenience. Throughout this conversation, David, Dan, and Bela highlight the significance of addressing health disparities and leveraging technology and partnerships to achieve better outcomes. Tune in and learn about this innovative, collaborative effort in healthcare aiming for equity! About David Rhew:Dr. David C. Rhew is the Global Chief Medical Officer (CMO) &amp; VP of Healthcare for Microsoft. He is Adjunct Professor at Stanford University; holds six U.S. technology patents that enable authoring, mapping, and integration of clinical decision support into electronic health records; and has been recognized as one of the 50 most influential clinical executives by Modern Healthcare. Dr. Rhew received his Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science and cellular molecular biology from the University of Michigan. He received his MD degree from Northwestern University and completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He completed fellowships in health services research at Cedars-Sinai and infectious diseases at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has served as CMO and VP for Samsung; SVP and CMO at Zynx Health Incorporated; clinician/researcher at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and RAND; and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Rhew has served on the National Quality Forum’s Executive Committee for Consensus Standards and Approval, Chaired the Consumer Technology Association Health Technology Board, and sits on the Governing Committee for NESTcc (National Evaluation System for Health Technology coordinating center), the medical device advisory group for the FDA, CMS, and NIH. <a href="https://www.viveevent.com/2023event/speakers/dr-david-c-rhew" target="_blank">Source</a> About Dan Desmond:Dan Desmond is the health systems architect for the Health Equity Consortium. He focuses on innovations at the nexus of public health, healthcare, payers, pharma, and community-based organizations. Dan has been advancing public health data reporting for over 25 years. Including work with health systems to improve workflows, operational efficiencies, and data quality. During COVID he oversaw the deployment of solutions to bring care to underserved, rural, and hard-to-reach populations. His team is now driving efforts for equitable community engagement leveraging Azure Confidential Computing to improve vaccination and wellness campaigns; public health surveillance; and HEDIS, QIP, and Star measures in a sustainable manner. <a href="https://www.viveevent.com/2023event/speakers/dan-desmond" target="_blank">Source</a> About Bela Matyas:Bela T. Matyas is currently Health Officer and Deputy Director of Health and Social Services for Solano County in California. He previously served as Chief of the Communicable Disease Emergency Response Branch of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), after briefly serving as Chief of the Disease Investigations Section of CDPH. He also served for thirteen years as the Medical Director of the Epidemiology Program in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health after serving for four years as the Medical Director of Disease Control and State Epidemiologist for the Rhode Island Department of Health. Dr. Matyas received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and completed a residency in Occupational Medicine/Preventive Medicine at the Harvard School of Public Health, where he also received a Master of Science Degree in Epidemiology and a Master of Public Health Degree. <a href="https://www.viveevent.com/2023event/speakers/bela-t-matyas" target="_blank">Source</a> Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Data utilization, technology integration, and AI are critical factors in streamlining processes and enhancing healthcare delivery.</li><li>The HEC wants to ensure data security, respect privacy, and build trust with their communities. </li><li>Healthcare, community-based organizations, and the public health sector must work together to tackle current healthcare issues and improve care.</li><li>Data sharing and collaboration have been challenges for healthcare stakeholders so far.</li><li>Too much data is not useful, but with the help of AI and ML, the data can be cleaned and structured to be leveraged correctly.</li></ul> Resources:Connect with and follow David Rhew on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rhew-m-d-1832764/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.Connect with and follow Bela Matyas on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bela-matyas-4a786634/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.Visit the Health Equity Consortium <a href="https://www.healthequityconsortium.org/" target="_blank">Website</a>!

S2 E9: Data, Technology, and Collaboration to Improve Healthcare

Health Systems Architect

Global Chief Medical Officer, VP of Healthcare Worldwide Commercial

Solano County Health Officer

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