A Conversation with Tanya Townsend, 2022 CHIME Board Chair
In this podcast episode, Russ chats with new CHIME Board Chair Tanya Townsend, CHCIO, SVP and CIO, LCMC Health, who highlights groundbreaking new events and offerings coming from CHIME in 2022. Townsend discusses ViVE, the new digital health event that gathers stellar leaders for creative connection in early March. CHIME University is launching new online… read more
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A Conversation with John Kravitz, 2020/21 CHIME Board Chair – The Year in Review
In this podcast episode, Russ sits down for an end-of-year chat with CHIME Board Chair John Kravitz, CHCIO, Corporate CIO, Geisinger Health. Kravitz’s outstanding leadership during his two-year tenure as chair led CHIME to new heights of success and service, despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic. He reflects on the greatest lessons and… read more
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A Conversation with Sarah Richardson, FCHIME, CHCIO, SVP and CIO, Tivity Health
In this episode, Sarah Richardson talks with Russ about her transition to work at Tivity Health, where her passion for wellness can fuse with her knowledge of digital healthcare on a mission to improve life for seniors. Richardson applauds a turn toward authenticity in corporate culture, as the stresses of COVID require us to be… read more
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A Conversation with Aaron Miri, CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP, CDIO, Baptist Health
In this episode, Aaron Miri returns to talk with Russ about the mysterious cliffhanger from the end of Episode 55. On the second day of his new job, Miri reveals that listening, empathy and authenticity will be his chief values for leading his new team through the transition. Miri also reflects on how CHIME Boot… read more
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A Conversation with William Hudson, SVP and CIO, John Muir Health
In this episode, Russ talks with William Hudson, who describes how his work on both the vendor and the provider sides of healthcare prepared him to listen and be a cross-pollinator in conversations now as a CIO working in digital transformation. Hudson explains how implementing video visits for palliative care 3 years before the pandemic… read more
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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,… read more
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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… read more
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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…. read more
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A Conversation with Stephanie Lahr, MD, CHCIO, CIO & CMIO, 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… read more
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A Conversation with Craig Richardville, CHCIO, SVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer, SCL Health
In this episode, CHIME Member Craig Richardville talks with Russ about the four pillars of digital health transformation, the pressing need to adopt AI or “Advanced Intelligence,” and an impressive example of tech-enabled efficiency in a vaccination campaign. Learn how this outstanding leader stays at the forefront of the digital revolution in healthcare. This episode… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Russ Branzell Chats With CHIME Board Member, Boot Camp Faculty Member and Healthcare Leader, George “Buddy” Hickman
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… read more
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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… read more
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