UnHack (the News): Cybersecurity Leadership and Rural Hospitals Under Attack with George Pappas

August 18, 2025: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, by Health Catalyst, joins Drex for the news. They tackle the pressing question of how CISOs can evolve from security scorekeepers into business transformation leaders who drive real organizational impact. As the hosts examine a recent White House initiative promising patient-centric healthcare, they question whether lofty proclamations can overcome the business interests maintaining today's fragmented systems. Can artificial intelligence finally deliver true healthcare interoperability, or will technical complexities and competitive pressures derail another promising solution? With $4 trillion at stake in the current healthcare ecosystem, they explore whether the industry has the willpower to prioritize genuine patient-centered care over preserving the current system.  Key Points:

• 02:21 Discussion on Jigar Shaw's LinkedIn Article
• 08:20 Challenges Faced by Rural Hospitals in Cybersecurity
• 15:48 CMS News Release and Interoperability

News Articles: 

• CISOs that execute, make an impact & transform!
• Why rural hospitals are losing the cybersecurity battle
• White House, Tech Leaders Commit to Create Patient-Centric Healthcare Ecosystem