The 229 Podcast: What It Actually Takes to Launch a State-of-the-Art Hospital with Thomas Bentley

March 19, 2026: What does it take to open an 850-bed, 2-million-square-foot hospital? Thomas Bentley, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, joins Bill Russell to pull back the curtain on one of healthcare's most complex technology challenges. From over 100 delivery robots to virtual nursing cameras and a fully integrated RFID-enabled nurse call system, Bentley breaks down what went right and what kept him up at night. A candid conversation every health system CIO needs to hear.

Key Points:

• 01:31 Opening the New Tower
• 06:31 Future Proofing and Network
• 10:38 Safety Systems and Closing Advice

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