April 16, 2026: Something big is changing at This Week Health, and it starts with this episode. Bill Russell sits down with Sarah Richardson to announce that Flourish, the beloved show Sarah has helmed since joining TWH, is joining the 229 Podcast. But this isn't a step back; it's a consolidation of purpose. Bill and Sarah unpack why simplifying to a single channel better serves the healthcare IT community, what listeners can expect going forward, and why the conversations that happened on Flourish aren't going away, just coming home.

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Key Points:

• 02:30 Flourish Joins 229
• 08:06 Signal Reports And AI
• 16:52 City Tour Plans
• 21:55 Fundraising Rides Events

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April 16, 2026: In this personal and powerful episode of Flourish Soundbytes, Sarah Richardson welcomes healthcare leader and author of “Poppy’s Story” Ashley Jester for a conversation that goes far beyond professional achievement. Ashley shares the journey of her pregnancy, one that shifted from joyful expectation to a fight for life. Ashley reflects on how purpose conquered pain, what she wishes the healthcare system had offered her, and how her daughter, nearly three years old and thriving, continues to inspire every single day.

Key Points:

• 01:00 Ashley’s Healthcare Path
• 02:37 Pregnancy Turns Critical
• 10:14 Purpose Over Pain
• 15:02 Advocacy and New Normal

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April 13, 2026: Jacob Hansen, Chief Product and Technology Officer at AvaSure, joins Bill, Drex, and Sarah on Newsday for a conversation about the data governance battles quietly reshaping AI. From who owns AI model improvements derived from a health system's environment to whether EHRs should have control over how that data is used, Jacob pulls no punches. The conversation also tackles the evolving CIO title, the future of computer science careers in an AI-driven world, and why nursing may be one of the most AI-resilient roles in healthcare.

Key Points:

• 01:07 CIO to CTDO Shift
• 06:52 Data Ownership and Governance
• 13:24 AI Transparency and Governance
• 21:00 Careers and AI Future

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