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The CereCore Podcast
The CereCore Podcast brings you conversations focused on the intersection of healthcare and IT. From practical advice to strategic thought leadership, hear how healthcare IT leaders are navigating the decisions, challenges and journey of delivering technology to improve healthcare in their community today and in the future.
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A Rural CNO on Healthcare Innovation That Actually Helps Nurses
From the bedside to the boardroom, Holly Davis has spent nearly three decades advocating for nurses and patients in rural healthcare. In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, Holly, Chief Nursing Officer at Bingham Memorial Hospital, joins host Phil Sobol to share a practical, people-first view on nursing leadership, technology adoption, and sustaining nursing careers. Holly discusses the realities of leading nursing teams across hospital and clinic settings, the cognitive and emotional burden nurses carry, and why innovation only works when it reduces effort instead of adding complexity. She also shares how Bingham Memorial Hospital is using tools like mobile point-of-care documentation, virtual nursing, and AI-assisted clinical notes to support nurses without losing the human connection at the heart of care delivery. In this episode What a day in the life of a rural CNO really looks like The physical, emotional, and cognitive realities of nursing today Practical approaches to nurse resilience and retention Using technology to reduce burden, not increase it Mobile documentation and virtual nursing in a rural setting Early lessons from AI-assisted clinical documentation Why leaders must stay close to frontline workflows Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore Connect with Holly Davis, Chief Nursing Officer at Bingham Memorial Hospital Did this episode spark your interest? We’d love to hear from you. Let’s start a conversation about how technology can better support nurses and care teams. Need help evaluating your EHR or identifying opportunities to reduce clinical burden? We can help you assess your current environment and build a practical roadmap. CereCore extends the capacity of healthcare IT teams through MEDITECH professional services, application management, IT support, infrastructure services, regulatory reporting, and advisory services.Why Tech Makes Care More Human: Sir David Sloman’s Lessons from the NHS
What happens when bold leadership meets groundbreaking technology? In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, host Phil Sobol speaks with Sir David Sloman, former Chief Operating Officer of NHS England, about the digital transformation of one of the world’s largest healthcare systems. From artificial intelligence and data-driven care to leadership resilience and global collaboration, Sir David shares lessons from four decades of healthcare transformation. His message is one of optimism, humility, and courage—showing how digital progress and human connection can coexist to deliver better care. In this episode: - How a bold AI breakthrough is transforming patient care - The mindset required to lead large-scale digital change - Why optimism and humility matter as much as innovation - The evolving role of data, compassion, and trust in healthcare - Lessons from the NHS that apply to every healthcare system Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore. Connect with Sir David Sloman, former Chief Operating Officer, NHS England. Like what you hear? Follow or subscribe to The CereCore Podcast on your favorite platform.Better Implementation: Northwest Specialty Hospital CEO's Strategy on Innovation
What does it take to thrive as an independent specialty hospital today? In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, host Phil Sobol talks with Rick Rasmussen, CEO of Northwest Specialty Hospital, about balancing financial discipline with clinical excellence, leading teams through EHR change, and building a culture of care in northern Idaho. Rick shares his journey from CFO to CEO, why technology and partnerships are critical to sustaining independence, and how his team is navigating workforce challenges while keeping patient outcomes front and center. He also offers a message to the employees of CereCore about the impact of their work and the value of true partnership. Whether you are a healthcare executive, IT leader, or rural hospital champion, this conversation offers practical lessons on leadership, technology, and innovation. Key Topics - Journey from CFO to CEO at Northwest Specialty Hospital - Role of IT and EHR in driving patient outcomes and financial sustainability - Balancing financial discipline with clinical excellence - Workforce and staffing strategies to build a culture of care - Lessons learned from leading teams through EHR change - What to look for in a true partnership and how CereCore supports that journey - Opportunities and innovations ahead for specialty hospitals - Life and leadership in northern IdahoFrom Cerner to Oracle Health: Building Partnerships That Last
From his early days as a finance intern at Cerner to leading Oracle Health Services at CereCore, Richard Barrett has witnessed healthcare IT evolve through seismic shifts: the rise of SaaS and the cloud, interoperability breakthroughs, the Oracle acquisition, and now the AI revolution. If you’re a CIO, IT strategist, or healthcare leader navigating Oracle Health, this episode of The CereCore Podcast offers grounded wisdom, practical lessons, and inspiration from someone who has “seen it all.” Richard joins host Phil Sobol to reflect on his two decades in healthcare IT and why governance, clinician buy-in, and trusted partnerships are more important than ever. In this episode, you’ll hear: - Lessons from working with some of the nation’s largest health systems - The transformation of Cerner into Oracle Health — and what that means for providers - Why Oracle’s partner-driven model is reshaping client expectations - The future of AI, SaaS, and interoperability in healthcare IT Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Connect with Richard Barrett, Senior Director of Oracle Health Services at CereCore