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July 2025 - Volume 2

Hello David, and welcome to our evolving Healthcare Leaders of San Antonio newsletter. This is our big tech issue and you will find articles for your practice on cyber security, diagnostics in AI, and surgical coordination technology. Then learn how to improve organizational performance with the Medicine Wheel. Lastly, send your submissions for articles, photos, career news, favorite spot to info@hlsa-texas.com.

Technology

Getting Started with Zero Trust

by Eric Berard, MIS, CP HIMS

In an era of increasing cyber threats, the traditional approach of securing a network perimeter is no longer sufficient. Enter Zero Trust, a security framework that operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify.” READ MORE

Orchestra Health:

Transforming Surgery Coordination

An exciting new San Antonio based company is transforming surgery coordination using a digital platform to manage logistics and AI-enhanced triage. It provides their clients like UT Health significant cost savings. READ MORE

Artificial intelligence is positioned to transform healthcare, even if AI’s most alluring and headline-grabbing promises—like predictive diagnostics that anticipate illness before symptoms appear—remain projections for the future.

by Bradley E. Byrne Jr., JD, of Pro Assurance

On the Move

Cristian Lieneck, PhD, FACMPE, FAHM, FACHE, FHIMSS was named director of the highly regarded Texas State University Healthcare Administration program after serving as interim in that position for the past 15 months. Congratulations Cristian!

Respected local businessman and dedicated HLSA board member, August Trevino, recently acquired Capo’s Pizzeria Babcock. Located at 4263 NW Loop 410 #100, San Antonio, TX 78229 This new establishment brings the distinctive tastes of Buffalo, New York, right to our community.

In the C-Suite

The Medicine Wheel Improves Performance

The ancient Medicine Wheel can improve commitment and results on your next project, quarter and year. Rather than simply asking, “how do we improve”, this four-step process systematically improves planning, critical thinking, and organizational development. READ MORE

Flood Relief!

Our friends at Confluunt Advisors are inviting our HLSA community to join them in their support of Ark of Highland Lakes as they in turn rally to provide relief to the flood victims of Marble Falls, Burnett and the surrounding areas. Confluunt Advisors has provided both volunteers and material support in the form of $1,000 worth of contract bags to assist in clean-up efforts. If you would like to add your own support, please visit the Ark's Flood Relief page to learn more about how you can help

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