#MillenniumLive: Healthcare That Works: Innovation, Trust, and Patient-Centered Simplicity with KLAS Research

In this episode of Millennium Live, guest host Adam Cherrington, Vice President of Digital Health and Patient Voice at KLAS Research sits down with Crystal Broj, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina, to discuss what’s working in today’s healthcare systems. From exploring cutting-edge technology to automation and agentic AI, Crystal shares insights on meeting patients where they are—both physically and digitally—and how trust is the foundation of every patient journey. They dive into the importance of simplicity in patient-centered care, how Crystal approaches change management in a rapidly evolving environment, and what healthcare organizations need to stay on course. The conversation also looks ahead to what’s next: population health, improving access and revenue cycles, and the role of ambient listening in the future of care. Thanks to our partners at KLAS Research for another must-listen episode for healthcare leaders, innovators, and anyone passionate about transforming the digital enterprise. Look out for more in the future!

More about Adam & Crystal: Adam Cherrington is the Vice President of Digital Health and Patient Voice for KLAS, a rMillennium partner dedicated to helping healthcare providers make informed decisions by measuring the performance of technology vendors. Adam plans, executes, and oversees all KLAS research and projects in Patient Engagement; and has overseen many other areas at KLAS including Telehealth, Clinical Decision Support, Pharmacy, Labor and Delivery, and Surgery Management. Adam is the author of several recent KLAS reports on Patient Engagement. Adam’s current passion is to make sure the patient’s voice is heard in healthcare technology and has worked in healthcare for the last 19 years with experience with an electronic claims clearinghouse before joining KLAS in 2012.

Crystal Broj is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer and Executive Director of Digital Solutions at the Medical University of South Carolina. With a proven track record in the industry, Crystal excels in leading innovation through fostering collaboration between internal departments and external user communities, providing technical solutions to complex business problems. Crystal brings a wealth of experience in various industries, including Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Health Club, Manufacturing, Insurance, Human Resource and Benefits Administration, Non-Profit, and Management Consulting. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strategic thinking and effective project management in all phases, from product concept to launch.

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About KLAS Research

KLAS helps healthcare providers make informed technology decisions by offering accurate, honest, and impartial vendor performance information. They monitor vendor performance through interviewing thousands of healthcare providers representing healthcare organizations throughout the US and here and there across the globe. The company uses a simple methodology to ensure all data and ratings are accurate, honest and impartial to help create market moving moments.

For more information, visit klasresearch.com.

Quality That Exceeds Expectations with Mindray

Contributed by Mindray

At Mindray, customer-focused quality is at the core of what they do, which means they constantly work to a higher standard to deliver solutions that meet clinical needs and provide the highest level of quality throughout the product life cycle. From inception to manufacturing, each phase of R&D includes checkpoints to verify quality goals and ensure that customer needs are being met. Design-for-manufacturing means comprehensive assembly line tests are built into the product development process to ensure repeatability in delivering the highest quality, safety, and reliability across Mindray’s product portfolio. Automation and informatization have been engineered into the manufacturing process for maximum efficiency, helping the company not only meet ISO and global quality standards but exceed them. In fact, Mindray has passed a quality management system audit for over three decades in a row. The commitment to quality continues with the North American-based Mindray CARE Team providing service and support 24/7, which means the company is focused on uptime, all the time.

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About Mindray

Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical device solutions and technologies used in healthcare facilities worldwide. They rise up to meet the highest standards possible because they believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. As a result, they have been advancing medical technologies for more than 30 years, providing robust, best-in-class solutions that are focused on their customers and designed to address their biggest pain points. Mindray offers innovative, leading-edge, accessible patient monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound solutions, empowering healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of care now and in the future.

For more information, please visit mindray.com/na.

The Millennium Alliance Continues To Give Back Through Its Charitable Initiative The Millennium Mission

NEW YORK – April 14 2025 – The Millennium Alliance is proud to continue to give back through The Millennium Mission, its charitable endeavor that incorporates philanthropy into the Assemblies that Millennium’s members know and love. Ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic, at each Assembly the most engaged attendees have been awarded with a $1,000 donation in their name to the charity of their choice on behalf of The Millennium Alliance. This has allowed attendees to make an impact simply by participating in an Assembly, networking with their peers, and furthering their executive education journey. Some of the organizations Millennium has donated to in the past include Habitat for Humanity, The Alzheimer’s Association, and Feeding America. The Millennium Alliance is honored to do its part in making a difference within our communities.

“Giving back to our community has always been and continues to be a core value of The Millennium Alliance. As a company, it means a lot to our entire team to pay it forward and show our gratitude for all of the success that we as a company are experiencing. This is exactly what led us to create our charitable program that will allow us to donate to an incredible cause after each one of our Assemblies. I am excited to see the total charitable amount continue to grow in the coming years, which has to date totaled over $100k.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Mission award winner for our Transformational CISO Assembly went to Michael Kennedy of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, who chose to make his donation to Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue. For our Transformational CHRO Assembly, Christy Nunley of AccentCare chose St. Jude’s. Carmine Valente from Paramount was the winner from our latest Transformational CISO Assembly, and he chose The Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Congratulations to our latest winners, and Millennium looks forward to making many more donations moving forward.

Click here to learn more about The Millennium Mission and to keep up-to-date with our latest winners and charities of choice.

About The Millennium Alliance

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a two-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London.

#MillenniumLive: Building a People-Centric Culture: Scaling Success with Staffbase

In this episode of Millennium Live, we sit down with Dave Maffei, GM & SVP – Americas at Staffbase, to explore the intersection of business growth and employee engagement, highlighting the crucial role of a people-centric culture in driving success.

We dive into the findings of a recent Staffbase & USC study on employee communication and its impact on business performance. Dave unpacks the key takeaways and how companies can leverage effective communication to enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall growth.

Plus, Dave gives his take on the future of work, the challenges of maintaining culture amid rapid expansion, and how trends like AI and return-to-office strategies are shaping leadership decisions.

Tune in for expert insights and actionable strategies from a leader at the forefront of employee communication. Where is the biggest opportunity for growth in North America? How can businesses scale without losing their culture? Find out in episode 321!

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About Staffbase

Staffbase is the fastest growing employee communications cloud, equipping many of the world’s leading companies with solutions to inspire every employee with motivating communication. With almost 3,000 customers, Staffbase helps organizations such as Adidas, Alaska Airlines, Audi, Blue Apron, DHL, and Whataburger to inspire their people to achieve great things together.

Staffbase connects companies with their employees through a branded employee app, intranet, email, SMS, digital signage, and Microsoft 365 integrations, all of which can be managed through a single platform. In 2023, Staffbase was named a leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions. Staffbase has also received the 2024 Choice Award for Intranet and Employee Experience Platforms from ClearBox.

Learn more about Staffbase and their vision for the future at Staffbase.com.

Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Jim Kastle

Jim Kastle is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of expertise in corporate IT and risk management, specializing in cybersecurity program execution, IT infrastructure and operations, and enterprise-wide business process and personnel management. His extensive career has been marked by strategic communication and collaboration with C-level executives and government leaders, refining his ability to navigate complex environments.

Having served as CISO for leading companies such as Delphi, Conagra Brands, and Kimberly-Clark, Kastle has developed and led comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives aimed at mitigating both known and emerging risks. At Conagra, he spearheaded programs to protect the organization’s digital infrastructure, while his work at Kimberly-Clark focused on strengthening the global cybersecurity landscape.

In addition to his leadership roles, Kastle’s career includes key IT positions at prominent organizations such as JP Morgan Chase, Cardinal Health, VWR International, and Diebold Nixdorf. His broad experience across multiple industries—both domestic and international—gives him a unique perspective on business and technology challenges. Currently, as CISO at 7-Eleven, Kastle continues to enhance the company’s information security framework while driving forward its technology initiatives.

Unveiling the CISO’s Guide: Ransomware Recovery in AWS with Arpio

Contributed by Arpio

How confident are you in your ransomware recovery preparedness plan?

Ransomware attacks have resurged this year, highlighting the increasing importance of setting up a comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy that not only protects your critical data, but also your entire infrastructure and configuration.

So how can you ensure that your organization is set up to recover safely and quickly in the event of a ransomware attack?

At Arpio, we focus on one thing (and do it very well): Ransomware Recovery in AWS. Our team of resiliency experts developed the below checklist to help you do just that.

By following the structured checklist—which spans containment, investigation, and recovery—CISOs and other security leaders can ensure that their organizations are prepared to isolate systems, forensically understand the extent of attacks, and restore critical systems securely.

Fill out the form here to download the guide.

Are your workloads in the cloud? You need Arpio.

With cloud workloads handling a variety of mission-critical tasks, resilience is first and foremost a priority for any system that has to be up and running.

To build a comprehensive plan for cloud resilience, you need both High Availability and Disaster Recovery – and the latter is most important when planning for proactive ransomware recovery.

With Arpio, you don’t have to handle the complexity of engineering your own ransomware DR capability. Our comprehensive DR solution for AWS truly understands the complete cloud environment—no matter how complex your workloads or complicated your DR runbook

The truth is, backups alone do not make a sufficient ransomware recovery strategy. Making the right choice for your organization lowers the anticipated cost of a ransomware attack and increases your chances of a successful, timely recovery.

Talk to an Arpio expert today

Be prepared for whatever comes your way. Arpio provides easy disaster recovery for complex AWS environments. Click here to find a time to connect with our team of disaster recovery experts.

#MillenniumLive: Application Control: A Non-Negotiable for Modern Security Strategies with Airlock Digital

Welcome back to Millennium Live, where we dive into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies transforming the digital enterprise. In this e, we’re tackling one of the most critical aspects of cybersecurity—application control—and why it’s becoming a non-negotiable for modern security strategies, especially in regulated industries. Joining us is Patrick Dillon, Chief Revenue Officer at Airlock Digital, a company revolutionizing application allowlisting. We’ll explore how their innovative approach is addressing the challenges of traditional security methods, helping organizations stay compliant with frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST, and simplifying security without sacrificing usability. Patrick’s an experienced sales leader with over 20 years of industry experience in selling cybersecurity SaaS IT software.

Topics discussed:

✔️ The role of application control in zero-trust security
✔️ How businesses can secure legacy systems and critical infrastructure
✔️ Why allowlisting is a game-changer against zero-day and fileless attacks
✔️ The biggest misconceptions about application control and how to overcome them

And lastly how we love to end our pod, Patrick offers insights on the future of endpoint security and the evolving role of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity.

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About Airlock Digital

Airlock Digital is the global leader in application control and allowlisting, trusted by organizations worldwide to protect against ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. Our deny by default solution enables customers to run only the applications and files they trust, with all others blocked from executing. This approach minimizes attack surfaces and helps organizations align their cybersecurity strategies with government frameworks and standards.

Serving customers globally, Airlock Digital supports a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and government. We protect legacy systems and the latest versions of the Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, enabling us to secure modern environments as well as older technologies. Our scalable, simple-to-implement solution forms a key pillar of cybersecurity strategies, delivering robust protection to organizations of all sizes.

#MillenniumLive: The Market Outlook for Health Plans with ZS

The healthcare market is at an inflection point. Breakthrough pharmaceutical treatments are revolutionizing care for chronic conditions yet fueling a growing affordability crisis. Advancements in healthcare have likely contributed to improved health outcomes for patients. For instance, decreased by one third between 1991 and 2021. However, chronic diseases like cancer are becoming more prevalent and affecting younger people, indicating a sicker and aging population.
In this episode, Millennium Live sits down with Sri Palanisamy, a principal in ZS’s health plan and provider practice, and Shane Mulhern, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Regence. They discuss the core issues plaguing healthcare, the ways regional health plans can respond and

How and why the paradigm of health insurance is changing
Opportunities for regional health plans to compete on scale and drive better outcomes by partnering with providers
Innovations and collaborations that give them optimism for the future

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About ZS

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare. Leveraging leading-edge analytics, plus the power of data, science and products, ZS helps health plans make more intelligent decisions, drive growth and improve outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS just celebrated its 40th anniversary last year.

To learn more visit: https://www.zs.com/

Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, will keynote our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Michael Beaupre

Michael is the Head of Cyber Security at Hays AG, where he builds strategic partnerships to close the cybersecurity skills gap, protect people, secure businesses, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

With over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Michael has consistently focused on developing talent, driving transformation, and aligning security with business objectives. He approaches cybersecurity not as a barrier, but as a critical enabler of innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. His leadership spans cost-effective risk reduction, cyber resilience, and the cultivation of high-performing teams—empowering organizations to secure their future while making the most of their resources.

As a dedicated father of four, Michael brings a deeply personal commitment to creating a safer digital world—one that protects not only today’s enterprises, but also the generations who will shape our future institutions. He actively seeks collaboration with like-minded leaders who are passionate about moving beyond the status quo and delivering lasting, meaningful change in the cybersecurity landscape.

The Millennium Alliance Locks In Mark Cuban To Headline Upcoming Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies With Keynote Address

NEW YORK – March 18, 2025 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, is excited to make a massive keynote speaker announcement, as they have officially secured Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Former Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Mark Cuban. He will be addressing Millennium Members in his hometown of Dallas Texas next month’s Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies on April 29th at The JW Marriott Arts District.

“Our entire team is overjoyed to be able to secure someone of Mark Cuban’s caliber to address our senior level HR & Benefits focused Members. I have had many proud moments over Millennium’s 11-year history, but this is right up there. The fact that someone as accomplished as Mark sees the value of addressing our C-Suite Community, without having to compensate him for his time, speaks volumes to where we are as a company. He is going to bring a unique perspective to the table, and our members and partners for this particular program are going to be in for a real treat.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

Millennium is no stranger to bringing in some of the world’s top names to keynote its robust portfolio of C-Suite Assemblies, but this will be one of their most recognizable and accomplished names to date. They fully expect Mark to deliver a memorable keynote address for the ages. Click here to take a closer look at the upcoming keynote speakers that Millennium is working with.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact

info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

ABOUT MARK CUBAN

Mark Cuban has been a natural businessman since age 12, when he sold garbage bags door to door. He went on to founded MicroSolutions right out of college, selling it to H&R Block. From there he became an active stock trader, building a track record, starting a hedge fund and selling it a year later. In 1995, he and Todd Wagner started the first commercial streaming company, AudioNet, which became Broadcast.com. They later sold the company in 2000 for 5.7B dollars. Mark acquired the Dallas Mavericks in 2000. The Mavs competed in their first NBA Finals in 2006, winning their first League title in 2011. Mark sold majority ownership in 2023 but still retains a significant stake. During his time as majority owner, the Mavs had the second-best record in the NBA.

Among his other accomplishments:

His company HDNet, was the first all High-Definition TV network. He later sold the company in 2019.

His film Enron The Smartest Guys on the Room was nominated for an academy award. As was the 2929 Production movie Good Night and Good Luck.

He is the holder of multiple patents.