The CereCore Podcast

The CereCore Podcast brings you conversations focused on the intersection of healthcare and IT. As a Gold Stevie Award–recognized show, it offers practical insights and strategic thought leadership from healthcare IT leaders who are navigating the decisions, challenges and journey of delivering technology that improves care in their communities today and in the future.

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Episodes 44

How Humboldt Park Health's VP of IT Leads a Mission-Driven Safety-Net Hospital
2d ago · 24:45
Hector Rodriguez brings a different kind of resume to healthcare IT leadership. Before joining Humboldt Park Health as Vice President of IT in 2022, he worked across managed services, city government, and nonprofit organizations, exposure that shaped how he approaches technology decisions today. In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we talk with Hector about that path, why he treats every technology decision as if a family member were the patient on the other end of it, and what drew him specifically to a safety net hospital on Chicago's west side. Hector talks about the role IT played in h
Don't Forget the Human: A CMO's Leadership Philosophy at Schneck Medical Center
23d ago · 29:04
What does healthcare leadership look like when you never forget there's a human on the other side of every interaction? In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, Dr. Ryan Stone, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana, joins us for a conversation about what more than a decade of dedicated service to a single community has taught him about leadership, quality, and technology. Dr. Stone traces a remarkable path, from a med-peds hospitalist who fell in love with rural medicine to a physician executive trusted to lead Schneck's clinical strategy. He sh
Leading IT in Rural Health: Lessons from Nathan Littauer CIO James Wellman
2mo ago · 47:15
In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we are joined by James Wellman, VP and CIO at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home in Gloversville, New York. A certified healthcare CIO with more than three decades of experience, James has led technology transformations at organizations ranging from large academic medical centers to rural critical access hospitals. He’s also a senior partner at Fortium Partners and an active mentor in the TechLX leadership development program. James shares a candid, grounded perspective on what it actually takes to modernize IT in a resource-constrained rural set
Lessons from McLaren Health Care on Delivering Healthcare IT That Works
3mo ago · 40:12
What does it take to manage IT across 13-plus hospitals; rapidly, responsibly, and always with the patient in mind? n this episode of The CereCore Podcast, Tiffany Laurenz, Vice President of IT Delivery Operations at McLaren Health Care, joins us for a candid conversation about the realities of leading a large, complex health system's technology operations. From her early days as a billing clerk at a small Michigan software firm to overseeing enterprise IT across one of Michigan's largest integrated health systems, Tiffany brings nearly 24 years of experience, and a deeply practical, people-fi
How One Community Hospital Got MEDITECH Expanse and AI Right with Schneck's VP/CIO, Craig Rice
4mo ago · 39:57
What does it take for a community hospital to modernize its EHR, stay independent, and embrace AI responsibly? Craig Rice, Vice President and CIO at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana, has a lot to say about it. Schneck Medical Center is the only organization in Indiana to receive the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. They made a deliberate choice to stay independent and stay on MEDITECH, even while surrounded by Epic-based health systems between Indianapolis and Louisville. Craig walks through the full arc of their Expanse journey, from a rigorous open selection process to ear
How GoHealth's CXO Approaches Patient Experience at Scale
5mo ago · 29:31
Paula Blomquist has spent her career figuring out what people need before they know they need it. She calls it retail magic. Now, as Chief Experience Officer at GoHealth Urgent Care, she is working to bring that same instinct into healthcare. Paula leads patient and consumer experience strategy across GoHealth's national network of urgent care centers, which operates through joint ventures with health systems including UPMC, Northwell Health, and Hartford Healthcare. Her background is unique for healthcare: a degree in mathematics and computer science, an MBA in marketing, and years leading re
Closing the Cyber Gap Without Hiring a Full Time CISO
6mo ago · 23:51
Rural hospitals are not too small to be targeted. In fact, they are often more vulnerable. In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we are joined by Chris Riha, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at CereCore, to talk about one of the biggest risks facing community hospitals today: cybersecurity. Chris brings a rare operator perspective. He spent more than 14 years inside Carilion Clinic leading clinical systems and medical device security and previously worked with the US Army Medical Department and MITRE. He understands both the operational realities of hospitals and the growing sophistication of c
The Dual Perspective of a Rural CMO and CMIO
6mo ago · 40:15
What happens when a practicing hospitalist becomes both CMO and CMIO? Dr. Devjit Roy shares his journey from COVID frontlines to dual leadership at Nathan Littauer Hospital. As author of Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: Reclaiming What Matters in Healthcare, Dr. Roy makes a powerful case for compassion and presence in an era of metrics and automation. Hear how he keeps clinicians connected to mission, optimizes MEDITECH in a rural setting, and approaches AI as a flashlight rather than a steering wheel. From digital health equity to physician voices in technology decisions, this conversation
A Rural CNO on Healthcare Innovation That Actually Helps Nurses
8mo ago · 30:31
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, shares 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
Why Tech Makes Care More Human: Sir David Sloman’s Lessons from the NHS
9mo ago · 39:47
What happens when bold leadership meets groundbreaking technology? In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we are joined by 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 episo
Better Implementation: Northwest Specialty Hospital CEO's Strategy on Innovation
10mo ago · 43:05
What does it take to thrive as an independent specialty hospital today? In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, Rick Rasmussen, CEO of Northwest Specialty Hospital, talks 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 im
From Cerner to Oracle Health: Building Partnerships That Last
11mo ago · 24:56
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 us to reflect on his two decades in healthcare IT and why governance, clinician buy-in,
The Value of Advocacy in Rural Health: A CFO’s Perspective
1y ago · 43:15
What happens when a hospital leader takes lessons from both the CEO and CFO seat into statewide advocacy? You get a strong advocacy voice for rural health. In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we talk with Tim Powers, Chief Financial Officer of the Idaho Hospital Association, about his 35-year journey in healthcare leadership. From turning around struggling hospitals in Idaho and Nevada to guiding 51 member hospitals today, Tim shares how advocacy, partnerships, and culture are essential to financial resiliency. He unpacks the challenges rural hospitals face from workforce shortages and la
The Value of Leadership and Optimization: A CNO to CEO Story
1y ago · 30:52
From the ED to the C-suite, Dr. Kathy Tussey, CEO of Harrison Memorial Hospital, has never stopped solving problems. Dr. Tussey shares how EHR optimization became a strategic imperative and why it’s about more than technology. In this conversation, she discusses the ripple effect of technology on staff, patient safety, regulatory and revenue cycle. Hear how her nursing roots shaped her approach to executive leadership, why rural hospitals can’t afford to lag behind, and how partnerships like the one with CereCore are helping her team work smarter, not harder. In this episode: - How a curious n
Building Trust: From Expanse Rollout to High Reliability Organization
1y ago · 40:55
Explore a remarkable journey of transformation, resilience, and leadership in rural healthcare. We welcome back Lynn Falcone, CEO of Cuero Regional Hospital, and Ismelda Garza, CIO Cuero Regional Hospital and CereCore manager, for a candid conversation about their multi-year effort to implement MEDITECH Expanse and evolve into a high reliability organization (HRO). From overcoming infrastructure limitations to unifying disparate systems across hospital and clinic settings, Lynn and Ismelda share how they build trust within their teams and continue to manage change through constant communicatio
Developing a Digital Strategy for True Clinical Innovation
1y ago · 41:33
What happens when a former clinician becomes the architect of digital transformation? You get bold, practical innovation that actually works. In this episode of The CereCore Podcast, we talk with Julie Demaree, Executive Director of Clinical Innovation and Transformation at St. Mary’s Healthcare Amsterdam, about how she’s turning tech frustration into clinical empowerment. From rebuilding trust in the EHR to rolling out ambient AI and automation bots, Julie shares how her team is making digital tools work for—not against—providers. If you're a healthcare CIO, informatics leader, or tech strate
Why IT Governance Leads to Innovation and Growth
1y ago · 20:18
How do you strike the right balance with IT governance? Peyman Zand, chief strategy officer at CereCore, talks about developing strategic plans and IT governance to drive innovation and growth. In this conversation, Peyman shares how to align strategic planning and governance with enterprise goals. Hear why it's important to establish a multidisciplinary governance structure, the pitfalls of overly complex or simplistic models, and how emerging technologies like AI can be integrated without hindering progress. Tune in to discover how effective IT governance builds strategic alignment so your l
CNO Day in the Life: Leading through Change
1y ago · 21:39
Clinical staff want more from their EMR explains Judy Krupala, Chief Nursing Officer at Cuero Regional Hospital. In this episode, hear what’s important to clinical leadership and staff when it comes to technology, their experience transitioning to MEDITECH Expanse and approach to integrating technology into patient care. In this conversation, Judy covers a wide range of important topics for nurses in rural health, from training and leadership programs for the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders to the importance of partnerships. Tune in to hear stories of community, devotion, and words
From AI to EHR: How to Approach Healthcare Innovation Today
1y ago · 32:58
AI is going to change our entire healthcare system, and so are strategic approaches to EHR optimization and continuous improvement. Darrell Bodnar, CIO of North Country Healthcare, unpacks top of mind healthcare leadership topics from operationalizing new technologies like AI and machine learning to optimizing the EHR for clinical efficiencies and workflow optimization. Hear practical leadership advice for navigating today’s cost pressure challenges and creative approaches to employee development and satisfaction. And, hear how Darrell’s career pivot from culinary arts to CIO comes full circle
CIO Insights: How to Pursue Big Technology Opportunities and Satisfaction
1y ago · 25:01
Focus on what’s most important for a health system. That’s what Kevin Olson, CIO at Jupiter Medical Center, explains as he talks about their Epic implementation, the challenges and opportunities of unifying fragmented systems, and governance in IT decision-making. Kevin also delves into the role of AI in healthcare, the significance of understanding market dynamics, and much more in this conversation. Listen for practical advice from a healthcare IT leader with 20+ years of experience and whose heart runs deep in serving others. Key topics include - Epic implementation and legacy EHR support -
Automating EHR Implementations: A Must-Have for Managing Healthcare Informatics
1y ago · 27:36
How can we make the EHR implementation process less manual? Krischan Krayer, VP of Expanse Implementation & Operations at HCA Healthcare, discusses ways healthcare organizations can evaluate and use automation for EHR implementations. He shares experiences working with stakeholders and teams to educate them on what’s possible with automation. Hear more about EHR adoption trends, insights from his role as physician advocate and IT “translator” and career advice. Key topics include: - Improving the EHR experience for physicians - Why use automation for EHR implementation - How to evaluate the va
Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support
1y ago · 39:51
Dr. Patrick Woodard is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Monument Health. Monument Health operates the busiest ER in South Dakota, serving a remote area where the nearest comparable trauma center is over 300 miles away. In this episode, hear how Dr. Woodard’s background as practicing internist ignited a passion for healthcare technology and health policy. He discusses how healthcare technology like policy can impact thousands of patients, emphasizing the importance of reliability, invisibility and quality IT support. Key topics - The evolution of healthcare technology and its adoption by
Happy Doctors and Technology: A CMIO and Practicing Physician's POV
1y ago · 29:30
Dr. Aaron Parker Banks, Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) at UK St. Claire Healthcare treats patients in the clinic four days a week and he's using technology throughout the day to help him provide the best care to his tight-knit community in Kentucky. Listen to this “day in a life” episode to hear how this CMIO led physicians, nurses and staff through technology change during their EHR go-live. Dr. Banks shares personal stories that will leave you inspired by his passion for taking care of his community and encouraged in the ways you serve yours. Key topics: - Physician experiences wit
Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation
1y ago · 43:10
A highly customized EHR in need of costly updates challenged the new CIO at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) to evaluate the technology stack he inherited and chart a new course at this award-winning healthcare organization. In this episode, we talk with David Miles, Chief Information Officer of OHH, and Jim Wetzel, the facility’s director of clinical systems. The duo shared valuable insights from their recent Epic implementation that was completed in just 11 months (earlier than the 12-month goal established at the onset of the project). Key topics: - Guiding principles for evaluating your healt
Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering a True IT and Business Partnership
2y ago · 19:41
“Every project you might be involved in is still a business project at the end of the day,” says Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center. Nayan explains how simple tools like a top 10 list can foster transparency and trust, highlighting technology’s impact on and value to healthcare projects. During this conversation, Nayan shares examples from the decades he has spent leading organizations during times of growth and transition. How does a health IT professional earn a seat at the executive table? What makes or breaks IT governance? Stream this episode for leadership advice you can a

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How Humboldt Park Health's VP of IT Leads a Mission-Driven Safety-Net Hospital

Don't Forget the Human: A CMO's Leadership Philosophy at Schneck Medical Center

Leading IT in Rural Health: Lessons from Nathan Littauer CIO James Wellman

Lessons from McLaren Health Care on Delivering Healthcare IT That Works

How One Community Hospital Got MEDITECH Expanse and AI Right with Schneck's VP/CIO, Craig Rice

How GoHealth's CXO Approaches Patient Experience at Scale

Closing the Cyber Gap Without Hiring a Full Time CISO

The Dual Perspective of a Rural CMO and CMIO

A Rural CNO on Healthcare Innovation That Actually Helps Nurses

Why Tech Makes Care More Human: Sir David Sloman’s Lessons from the NHS

Better Implementation: Northwest Specialty Hospital CEO's Strategy on Innovation

From Cerner to Oracle Health: Building Partnerships That Last

The Value of Advocacy in Rural Health: A CFO’s Perspective

The Value of Leadership and Optimization: A CNO to CEO Story

Building Trust: From Expanse Rollout to High Reliability Organization

Developing a Digital Strategy for True Clinical Innovation

Why IT Governance Leads to Innovation and Growth

CNO Day in the Life: Leading through Change

From AI to EHR: How to Approach Healthcare Innovation Today

CIO Insights: How to Pursue Big Technology Opportunities and Satisfaction

Automating EHR Implementations: A Must-Have for Managing Healthcare Informatics

Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support

Happy Doctors and Technology: A CMIO and Practicing Physician's POV

Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation

Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering a True IT and Business Partnership

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Episodes 44

How Humboldt Park Health's VP of IT Leads a Mission-Driven Safety-Net Hospital

Don't Forget the Human: A CMO's Leadership Philosophy at Schneck Medical Center

Leading IT in Rural Health: Lessons from Nathan Littauer CIO James Wellman

Lessons from McLaren Health Care on Delivering Healthcare IT That Works

How One Community Hospital Got MEDITECH Expanse and AI Right with Schneck's VP/CIO, Craig Rice

How GoHealth's CXO Approaches Patient Experience at Scale

Closing the Cyber Gap Without Hiring a Full Time CISO

The Dual Perspective of a Rural CMO and CMIO

A Rural CNO on Healthcare Innovation That Actually Helps Nurses

Why Tech Makes Care More Human: Sir David Sloman’s Lessons from the NHS

Better Implementation: Northwest Specialty Hospital CEO's Strategy on Innovation

From Cerner to Oracle Health: Building Partnerships That Last

The Value of Advocacy in Rural Health: A CFO’s Perspective

The Value of Leadership and Optimization: A CNO to CEO Story

Building Trust: From Expanse Rollout to High Reliability Organization

Developing a Digital Strategy for True Clinical Innovation

Why IT Governance Leads to Innovation and Growth

CNO Day in the Life: Leading through Change

From AI to EHR: How to Approach Healthcare Innovation Today

CIO Insights: How to Pursue Big Technology Opportunities and Satisfaction

Automating EHR Implementations: A Must-Have for Managing Healthcare Informatics

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Happy Doctors and Technology: A CMIO and Practicing Physician's POV

Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation

Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering a True IT and Business Partnership

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