Oracle Health Inside Access: Cybersecurity
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Russ Branzell
President and CEO, CHIME
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Russ Branzell
President and CEO, CHIME
Russell P. Branzell is the CEO and President of CHIME and its affiliate associations, AEHIS, AEHIT and AEHADA. In addition to his position at CHIME, he serves on the faculty at Columbia University, where he teaches executive classes in health information technology. He also is a member of the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a position that was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Russ joined CHIME as president and CEO in April 2013 after being an active member for 15 years. He served on the CHIME Board of Trustees from 2004-2008, as chair of the CHIME Education Committee from 2004–2008 and as chair of the CHIME Education Foundation. He is currently a faculty member of the CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp. Prior to taking his position at CHIME, he was the CEO at the Colorado Health Medical Group; Vice President of Information Services and CIO for Poudre Valley Health System; President/CEO of Innovation Enterprises (PVHS' for-profit IS entity); and Regional Deputy CIO and Executive Director of Information Services for Sisters of Mercy Health System in St. Louis, Mo. He served on active duty in the United States Air Force and retired from the Air Force Reserves in 2008. While on active duty, he held numerous healthcare administration positions, including CIO for the Air Mobility Command Surgeon General’s Office. A native of San Antonio, Russ earned an undergraduate degree in business administration, specializing in human resource management and labor relations, from the University of Texas. In addition, he earned a master’s degree in Aerospace Science from Embry-Riddle University with an emphasis in management.
Scott MacLean
SVP and CIO, MedStar Health
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Scott MacLean
SVP and CIO, MedStar Health
Scott MacLean is senior vice president and chief information officer at MedStar Health. He is responsible for the leadership and vision of Information Services (IS) and Clinical Engineering in support of clinical, research and academic, and administrative functions across the system. This includes oversight of informatics, applications implementation and support, integration, infrastructure, security, and telecommunications, while ensuring development of collaborative technology solutions with Digital Transformation, MedStar Institute for Innovation and Performance Improvement and Analytics teams.
Starting his career at General Electric, MacLean joined MedStar Health with more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology (IT). Prior to MedStar Health, he was deputy chief information officer and vice president of IS Operations for Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was responsible for the core technology infrastructure and overall administration of the IS department. During his tenure at Mass General Brigham, MacLean also served as chief information officer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and director of Clinical Systems at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
MacLean serves as board chair for the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) Shared Services and a board member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). MacLean was board chair for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and has written and spoken on technology in health care across the United States, Middle East and Asia.
MacLean received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from Boston University. He is a CHIME Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO) and recognized as a Lifetime Fellow of CHIME (LFCHIME) for his active participation in the organization and significant contributions to advance healthcare IT.
Starting his career at General Electric, MacLean joined MedStar Health with more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology (IT). Prior to MedStar Health, he was deputy chief information officer and vice president of IS Operations for Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was responsible for the core technology infrastructure and overall administration of the IS department. During his tenure at Mass General Brigham, MacLean also served as chief information officer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and director of Clinical Systems at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
MacLean serves as board chair for the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) Shared Services and a board member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). MacLean was board chair for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and has written and spoken on technology in health care across the United States, Middle East and Asia.
MacLean received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from Boston University. He is a CHIME Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO) and recognized as a Lifetime Fellow of CHIME (LFCHIME) for his active participation in the organization and significant contributions to advance healthcare IT.
Mike Sicilia
EVP, Industries, Oracle
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Mike Sicilia
EVP, Industries, Oracle
Mike Sicilia is executive vice president of and responsible for Oracle’s vertical businesses globally.
These include Oracle Communications, Engineering and Construction, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Retail, and State and Local Government. Working with his leadership team, he develops and sets research and development, operating, and go-to-market strategies for the individual industries.
Mike’s teams work with customers large and small to deliver world-class, cloud-based vertical operating solutions. These solutions—such as clinical trials management, energy efficiency, and 5G network modules, among others—have a profound impact on bettering human lives. Mike is passionate about using cloud technology to help Oracle’s customers better serve their customers, and is a frequently requested speaker at industry events. He leads the team that manages philanthropic partnerships with governments worldwide in the fight against COVID-19 by leveraging Oracle-developed and donated clinical and citizen-facing applications.
These include Oracle Communications, Engineering and Construction, Energy and Water, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Retail, and State and Local Government. Working with his leadership team, he develops and sets research and development, operating, and go-to-market strategies for the individual industries.
Mike’s teams work with customers large and small to deliver world-class, cloud-based vertical operating solutions. These solutions—such as clinical trials management, energy efficiency, and 5G network modules, among others—have a profound impact on bettering human lives. Mike is passionate about using cloud technology to help Oracle’s customers better serve their customers, and is a frequently requested speaker at industry events. He leads the team that manages philanthropic partnerships with governments worldwide in the fight against COVID-19 by leveraging Oracle-developed and donated clinical and citizen-facing applications.
Steve Fridakis, PhD
VP and CISO, Oracle Health
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Steve Fridakis, PhD
VP and CISO, Oracle Health
Steve Fridakis is an information security leader with over 30 years of experience. His career includes prior roles as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at prominent organizations like WW International, HBO, and United Nations agencies (UNDP and FAO). In these roles, he demonstrably secured critical data and infrastructure. Mr. Fridakis' current responsibilities include: Incident response, Vulnerability management, Risk assessments, Intrusion prevention, Regulatory compliance, and Forensic investigations. At Oracle Health, he leads day-to-day information security operations. This ensures the confidentiality of all clinical information and application data. Mr. Fridakis holds postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Computer Science. He also possesses certifications in IT Security Management and Disaster Recovery. He has served in the USNR and is the holder of multiple patents in IT Security technologies. He is a volunteer Firefighter and EMT and lives in Annapolis, MD.
Michelle Flemmings, MD
Industry Executive Director, Oracle
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Michelle Flemmings, MD
Industry Executive Director, Oracle
Healthcare executive and subject matter expert, applying industry and clinical expertise helping clients to achieve organizational efficiency, contain cost, and improve patient outcomes using AI/ML, data analytics and cloud technology.
As the Industry Executive Director and Market Development Leader for Healthcare for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, I support client relationships and help healthcare organizations achieve their digital transformation goals. Bringing over three decades of bedside patient care, clinical leadership, and industry governance experience to this role, I am passionate about forming meaningful and trusted client partnerships focused on solving real-world problems, achieving and maintaining operational efficiency, realizing cost containment, making a successful pivot to, once again, concentrate on growth initiatives, and improving the retention and recruitment of talented clinical workforce.
As the Industry Executive Director and Market Development Leader for Healthcare for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, I support client relationships and help healthcare organizations achieve their digital transformation goals. Bringing over three decades of bedside patient care, clinical leadership, and industry governance experience to this role, I am passionate about forming meaningful and trusted client partnerships focused on solving real-world problems, achieving and maintaining operational efficiency, realizing cost containment, making a successful pivot to, once again, concentrate on growth initiatives, and improving the retention and recruitment of talented clinical workforce.
Shanna Adamic
Executive Director, Oracle Health Foundation
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Shanna Adamic
Executive Director, Oracle Health Foundation
Shanna Adamic is the Executive Director of Oracle Health Foundation, Director of Social Impact and a correspondent for Oracle Health. With over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, philanthropy and community impact, Shanna is known for her inspiring optimism and ability to bring individuals together under a shared vision. Her experiences as a rare brain tumor survivor and hearing-impaired individual drive her to be a passionate about the future of healthcare. She is a seasoned speaker, regional Emmy winner, former NFL cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, and a soon to be published author.
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