In this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions, the Newfire Podcast, host Brendan Iglehart, Staff Healthcare Architect at Newfire Global Partners, discusses the critical role of accurate provider directories in healthcare with Ron Urwongse, co-founder of Defacto Health.

Ron, an expert in healthcare data interoperability, shares his journey and insights into the development and optimization of provider directories.

The conversation covers the intersection of various healthcare stakeholders, the importance of data accuracy, regulatory impacts, and the future of healthcare data standards.

Listeners are provided with actionable strategies for navigating healthcare interoperability and enhancing operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to Hard Problems, Smart Solutions

00:37 Meet Ron Urwongse: Pioneer in Healthcare Data

03:28 The Importance of Accurate Provider Directories

08:30 Regulatory Impact on Provider Directories

13:15 Challenges and Innovations in Data Standards

25:08 Future Trends in Healthcare Data

30:16 Actionable Strategies for Organizations

33:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions, the Newfire Podcast, host Gordon Wong, VP of Data AI at Newfire Global Partners, welcomes Sandeep Dhamale, Director of Engineering, Data and Intelligence at the American Medical Association. Sandeep shares his journey from fintech to healthcare, highlighting how his fintech experiences have shaped his strategies in tackling healthcare's data challenges. He discusses transformative projects at AMA, including Datalabs GPT and the AMA Intelligent Platform, and emphasizes the importance of scalable data solutions for improving patient and operational outcomes. Together, they explore how healthcare organizations can overcome data challenges, achieve interoperability, and measure the ROI of their data efforts. The conversation also covers the intersection of data product development, AI, and maintaining security and privacy in healthcare.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Hard Problems, Smart Solutions
• 00:21 Guest Introduction: Sandeep Dhamale
• 01:14 Career Journey: From Fintech to Healthcare
• 05:38 Challenges in Healthcare Data
• 07:47 Measuring ROI in Healthcare Data Efforts
• 10:07 Data Marketplaces in Healthcare
• 13:21 AMA Intelligent Platform
• 22:05 AI and Generative AI in Healthcare
• 30:10 Security and Privacy in Healthcare Data
• 33:32 Maintaining and Scaling Data Platforms
• 36:58 Emerging Technologies and Future Trends
• 45:18 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

On this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions: The Newfire Podcast, Newfire’s Head of Advisory Services Will Crawford sits down with Laura Louthan, founder of Angel Cybersecurity. Laura, a seasoned virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), discusses how businesses can creatively address security challenges without stretching their budgets. Drawing on her extensive experience with notable companies like Sephora and Equifax, Laura offers valuable insights into building secure infrastructures, managing risk, and crafting effective and budget-conscious security strategies. Listen in for a deep dive into maximizing your security impact while conserving resources.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Laura Louthan and her background in cybersecurity.
• Balancing security and budget constraints for startups and smaller businesses.
• Finding the right security leadership.
• Unique security challenges within the healthcare sector.
• Educating employees on the importance of security practices.
• Managing third-party vendor risks and evaluations.
• The role of AI in enhancing security tools and practices.
• Implementing an effective incident response plan.
• Advice for future security professionals.