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The CereCore Podcast

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 CEO's Experience: What an EHR Technology Change Really Needs for Success

    Aug 3, 2023

    Anne Hargrave-Thomas, CEO of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital and vice president of operations at Surgery Partners, is a former nurse in healthcare leadership who views technology as a must-have for operations. Anne...

    The Promise of Technology and On-the-Go Patient Care

    Jul 5, 2023

    Kevin McDonald, chief information officer (CIO) for HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic division, explains how preparation and partnership have been ingredients for operational excellence and strategic activities,...

    Healthcare CIO Advice On Leading Through the Complexities Of Change

    Jun 14, 2023

    Al Smith, SVP and CIO of Lifepoint Health, shares experiences navigating change driven by growth. He steps through the decision-making process to find a partner who can help with scale and ways to build...

    Big Healthcare IT Transitions Deliver ROI and Physician Satisfaction

    May 11, 2023

    Richard "Rick" Keller, senior vice president and chief information officer at Ardent Health Services, discusses how they have measured return on investment (ROI) for pivotal healthcare IT decisions like...

    A Physician's Perspective: How Healthcare IT Bridges Gaps and Helps Patient Care

    Apr 14, 2023

    Step into the shoes ofL. Austin Fredrickson, MD, a board certified, general internist at Salem Regional Medical Center, as he explains the daily challenges of providing healthcare in his rural hometown of...

    A Look Back: Decisions that Led to a Unified EHR with MEDITECH Expanse

    Feb 3, 2023

    Thomas Kurtz, Ph.D., Chief Administrative Officer at Memorial Healthcare, shares his experience moving a community hospital system to an integrated, singular patient record with MEDITECH Expanse. He walks...

    Scaling an IT Department to Support Growth (and Why Managed Services Makes Sense)

    Jan 19, 2023

    Varun Gadhok, Chief Information Officer at Surgery Partners, talks about experiences that have helped him earn trust and form collaborative relationships among senior leaders and peers. He shares approaches he...

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