The 229 Podcast: Balancing Innovation vs. Demand and Top CxO Focuses with Chris Paravate
November 13, 2025: Chris Paravate, CDIO of Northeast Georgia Health System, reveals how his organization achieved 80% ambient voice adoption in just two months, with physicians now seeing nearly three additional patients weekly while rediscovering joy in their practice. He tackles the critical challenge facing healthcare IT leaders today: how to differentiate high-impact AI projects from 320 traditional enhancement requests competing for attention. Chris shares his strategy for executive-level governance, the architecture decisions behind choosing emerging technologies, and why some AI implementations can deliver $3 million in cost savings within six months. He also explains why his team isn't deploying Microsoft Copilot despite widespread demand, and how pulling millions from revenue cycle waste could fuel innovation.Key Points:03:27 Adoption and Impact of AI Tools05:47 Governance and Prioritization11:57 Upskilling and Workforce Development19:13 Financial Considerations and InnovationX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
--------
28:41
--------
28:41
Newsday: AWS Outage Exploration and Removing Risk from Your Data with Vik Patel
November 10, 2025: When AWS experienced a major outage affecting over 500 companies, healthcare IT leaders were reminded that cloud architecture isn't just a technical decision; it's a strategic imperative. Vik Patel, COO from Tido, dives into the cascading failures that exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare's cloud dependencies. From Epic instances running on AWS to the emerging challenges of AI data lakes, this conversation reveals why simplicity in architecture might be healthcare IT's most undervalued strategy. Discover how de-identifying data reduces risk, why multi-cloud strategies matter, and whether healthcare organizations have the skills needed to architect their cloud future safely.Key Points:01:00 AWS Outage Breakdown13:00 Data Management in the Cloud24:21 Simplicity in IT Design30:01 Conclusion and FarewellX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
--------
30:16
--------
30:16
The 229 Podcast: Building AI-Powered EHR Tools and Educating Staff with Dr. Stephon Proctor
November 6, 2025: Stephon Proctor, PhD, Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer for Platform Innovation at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is redefining what's possible when clinical expertise meets technical innovation. He built "Chipper"—a prototype that embeds generative AI directly into Epic's EHR, eliminating the friction of jumping between systems. The reaction from the healthcare IT community was explosive, validating what many suspected: seamless AI integration isn't just convenient, it's essential. From CHOP's "School of AI" training hundreds of staff members to their ambitious plans for digitally-enabled patient rooms in a new 28-floor tower, this conversation explores how one organization is preparing for an agentic AI future.Key Points:03:26 Developing the Chipper App07:54 Technical Architecture and Challenges11:22 Adoption and Workflow Integration18:27 Future of Innovation at CHOPX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
--------
21:27
--------
21:27
Executive Interview: Making Big Innovations Without Risking It All with Mark Galea
November 5, 2025: Mark Galea, SVP and CIO at Willis Knighton Health, shares how they achieved world-class EMR results at a fraction of typical costs, proving that digital transformation doesn't require unlimited budgets. Leading a $1.4 billion health system in northern Louisiana, Mark deployed MEDITECH Expanse to 140 clinics in just 14 months while cutting IT operating costs to the lowest quartile. He discusses a "follow the leader" approach to AI adoption, explains why most hospitals can't afford to place bets on unproven technology, and shares impressive clinical outcomes. His philosophy: technology should be about getting our doctors “back to even”, not adding more stress.Key Points:01:07 Challenges and Opportunities at Willis Knighton07:18 Stabilizing and Deploying Expanse10:43 Embracing Innovation 18:05 Cost-Effective Innovations and Results25:19 Advice for Healthcare IT LeadersX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
--------
28:43
--------
28:43
Newsday: The CxO Pulse - Insights and Lessons from 229 Summits with This Week Health
November 3, 2025: What are healthcare IT leaders really concerned about? Fresh from three 229 Project summits across the country, Bill Russell, Sarah Richardson, and Drex DeFord pull back the curtain on the most pressing conversations happening right now. From simplifying AI governance with a two-track vendor approach to rethinking hiring strategies for an agent-driven future, this episode captures the pulse of healthcare leadership in real time. Discover why some organizations are solving hundreds of problems while others struggle with their first five, and learn the one-word qualities leaders are seeking in their next hires to thrive in today's rapidly changing landscape.Key Points:04:24 AI Success Factors09:57 Balancing Moonshots and Practical Solutions14:37 Sourcing Strategy and Engagement22:32 Building Organizational Culture26:27 Leadership and Succession PlanningX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Some conversations are too important to stay in the room. The 229 Podcast, hosted by Bill Russell, continues the dynamic discussions from our community events, bringing together healthcare leaders who are actively transforming the industry.
USA