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Season 7 • Episode 113

Newsday: Doing More with Less and Budgeting Wake-Up Calls with Bill Willis

Nov 21, 2025
25:01

Episode Description

November 21, 2025: What if your organization could reclaim millions of dollars just by rethinking processes you already have in place? Bill Willis, CTO of IDMWORKS, discusses the hidden costs plaguing healthcare IT, from runaway cloud storage bills to the shocking economics of password resets. Discover why identity management isn't just a security issue but a massive financial opportunity, how HR-IT integration is transforming onboarding from a week-long wait to day-one productivity, and why the cybersecurity crisis isn't really about technology at all. With real-world examples showing $2.5M to $5M in annual savings, this episode delivers the business case healthcare leaders need to drive change in 2026.

Key Points:

  • 01:06 Boston City Tour Highlights
  • 02:36 Discussion on AI and Cloud Costs
  • 10:05 Cybersecurity and Identity Management
  • 19:12 Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings

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