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Nov. 14, 2023

Episode #38: Data Protection and Patient Well-being, with Renee Broadbent, Chief Information Officer at SoNE HEALTH

Episode #38: Data Protection and Patient Well-being, with Renee Broadbent, Chief Information Officer at SoNE HEALTH

Proactive data protection measures will undoubtedly improve patients’ well-being.

In this episode, Renee Broadbent discusses her responsibilities in managing protected health information, data security, and compliance. She emphasizes her commitment to improving patient care and structured methodologies while underscoring the critical importance of data security in the healthcare industry.

Listen to this episode for more information on the critical role of data security in revolutionizing modern healthcare practices.


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About Renee Broadbent:

Renee Broadbent joined SoNE HEALTH as Vice President of Information Technology in January 2021 and was named Chief Information Officer in 2022. She is a senior-level healthcare executive with an extensive background in strategic planning, information technology, digital strategy, value-based care, and data security. She has held the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer roles in hospital health systems and Managed Care Organizations (MCO). She currently serves as SoNE’s Chief Information Officer and Information Security Officer.

Before joining SoNE, Renee was Senior Manager at Wolf & Company, P.C. and AVP of Population Health Information Technology and Strategy at UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester, Massachusetts. While at UMass Memorial, she was a leadership team member who achieved $22 million in savings for the Accountable Care Organization. She also led the data and analytics team to help UMass Memorial Health Care achieve HIMSS Stage 7 Analytics for both inpatient and outpatient; only 2% of health systems in the country achieve this honor.

Renee serves on several advisory boards related to technology and higher education and is an Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. Renee is also HITRUST Certified and an accomplished author, publishing in various healthcare-related journals and periodicals. She speaks frequently at HIMSS events on various topics, including Digital Strategy, Health Equity, and Data Security.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Data security and compliance play a crucial role in healthcare management, requiring proactive measures to safeguard sensitive health information effectively.
  • Structured methodologies and efficient data management significantly enhance patient care and overall healthcare practices.
  • External audits, improved education on phishing awareness, and exploring industry-standard certifications like HITRUST are vital for robust data security measures. 
  • The post-pandemic landscape has led to heightened awareness regarding data protection, bringing up the need for resilience and transparency in addressing security challenges in the healthcare industry.
  • The New England HIMSS chapter offers diverse strategic initiatives and accessible membership opportunities, fostering professional development and growth for healthcare IT professionals.
  • Cultivating a culture of security awareness among employees, implementing comprehensive security training, and utilizing technology to promote equitable healthcare access are essential to ensuring data integrity and patient well-being.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Renee Broadbent on LinkedIn.
  • Follow SoNE Health on LinkedIn.
  • Explore the SoNE Health Website!