Censinet Announces Partnership with This Week Health’s 229 Project
Post Summary
The 229 Project is a healthcare technology initiative founded by Bill Russell to help healthcare leaders prepare for future pandemics and address cybersecurity and risk challenges.
Censinet sponsors exclusive 229 Project events for healthcare CIOs and CISOs, facilitating discussions on cybersecurity, risk management, and innovation.
The partnership aims to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity, foster collaboration among healthcare leaders, and address evolving risks to patient care and data security.
Censinet will support events on: March 31 in Palo Alto, CA, April 17 in Denver, CO, April 22 in Tampa, FL, May 21 in Charlottesville, VA
It fosters a collaborative community of healthcare leaders working to address systemic risks, protect patient data, and prepare for future cyber threats.
Visit Censinet’s website, attend 229 Project events, or contact Censinet for more information - info@censinet.com.
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 28, 2025 – Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare risk management solutions, today announced a partnership with This Week Health’s 229 Project. Censinet will sponsor a series of upcoming, exclusive 229 Project events with leading healthcare CIOs and CISOs and facilitate roundtable discussions on the most pressing cybersecurity and risk issues facing the health sector. The 229 Project – named after February 29, 2020, the date of the first reported death to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) due to COVID-19 – was founded by Bill Russell, former Chief Information Officer for St. Joseph Health, to help healthcare leaders to prepare for the next pandemic and create a mission-driven community to share transformative ideas and practices in healthcare technology.
“The 229 Project aligns perfectly with Censinet’s mission to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and address the complex, evolving risks facing the industry,” said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. “In an era of growing risks and threats, it’s more important than ever to bring together like-minded leaders who are passionate about solving the toughest challenges facing our industry. Censinet is proud to support the 229 Project and we look forward to contributing to the shared advancement of technological innovation, collaboration, and leadership that protects patient care every day across the healthcare ecosystem."
Censinet executives will be leading discussions at a series of upcoming 229 Project events across 2025, including:
- March 31 in Palo Alto, CA
- April 17 in Denver, CO
- April 22 in Tampa, FL
- May 21 in Charlottesville, VA
"We are excited to partner with Censinet and their cutting-edge cybersecurity and risk management solutions. They will no doubt add value to our cyber community as problem solvers and as thought leaders,” said Bill Russell, CEO and Founder of This Week Health and The 229 Project. “We look forward to collaborating with them on our channels, as well as at our 229 events, to ensure healthcare systems can operate more securely and efficiently in an increasingly complex environment."
“Ed and I have worked together for years focused on how to make healthcare cybersecurity better,” said Drex DeFord, President of The 229 Project. “Censinet’s brings people and information together to solve tough problems, and that has always been core to their mission. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have them as part of The 229 Project – Censinet’s brand, leadership, and focus will absolutely help drive stronger community and collaboration.”
Healthcare leaders interested in participating in The 229 Project or This Week Health can visit https://thisweekhealth.com/contact-us/.
About Censinet
Censinet®, based in Boston, MA, takes the risk out of healthcare with Censinet RiskOps, the industry’s first and only cloud-based risk exchange of healthcare organizations working together to manage and mitigate cyber risk. Purpose-built for healthcare, Censinet RiskOps™ delivers total automation across all third party and enterprise risk management workflows and best practices. Censinet transforms cyber risk management by leveraging network scale and efficiencies, providing actionable insight, and improving overall operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to patient safety, data, and care delivery. Censinet is an American Hospital Association (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity Provider. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Key Points:
What is The 229 Project, and why is it significant to healthcare cybersecurity?
- The 229 Project is a mission-driven initiative founded by Bill Russell, the former CIO of St. Joseph Health, to help healthcare leaders prepare for future pandemics and foster collaboration on transformative ideas in healthcare technology.
- Named after February 29, 2020, the date of the first COVID-19 death reported to the CDC, the project brings together healthcare CIOs and CISOs to address critical challenges in cybersecurity, technology, and risk management.
- Its significance lies in creating a dedicated platform for healthcare leaders to share solutions, enhance cybersecurity practices, and protect patient care in an increasingly complex and interconnected ecosystem.
How does Censinet’s partnership with The 229 Project help improve healthcare cybersecurity?
- Censinet’s collaboration with The 229 Project supports roundtable discussions and exclusive events that bring together healthcare leaders to tackle pressing cybersecurity and risk issues.
- By sponsoring and participating in events across 2025, Censinet facilitates knowledge-sharing and fosters community collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity resiliency across the healthcare sector.
- The partnership aligns with Censinet’s mission to reduce risks to patient data, enhance technological innovation, and protect care delivery from evolving cyber threats.
What are the key goals of Censinet’s involvement in The 229 Project events?
- Facilitating Collaboration: Censinet aims to bring together healthcare CIOs, CISOs, and industry experts to share best practices and practical solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Driving Innovation: Censinet supports the advancement of healthcare technology while ensuring cybersecurity remains a core focus in the adoption of new innovations.
- Strengthening Cyber Resiliency: Through its participation, Censinet helps healthcare organizations prepare for potential risks, ensuring secure and efficient operations across the sector.
- Fostering Leadership: By leading discussions and sharing expertise, Censinet promotes a community of leaders committed to protecting patient care and data security.
What types of events will Censinet support as part of their partnership with The 229 Project?
- Censinet will sponsor and participate in a series of exclusive events across 2025, including roundtable discussions and community gatherings for healthcare CIOs and CISOs.
- Upcoming events include:
- March 31 in Palo Alto, CA
- April 17 in Denver, CO
- April 22 in Tampa, FL
- May 21 in Charlottesville, VA
- These events will focus on addressing healthcare cybersecurity challenges, sharing transformative ideas, and fostering collaboration among healthcare leaders.
What makes Censinet a valuable partner for The 229 Project?
- Expertise in Cybersecurity: Censinet is a leader in healthcare risk management, offering cutting-edge solutions to eliminate risks to patient data and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
- Mission Alignment: The partnership reflects the shared goal of protecting patient care and addressing the evolving risks facing the healthcare industry.
- Thought Leadership: Censinet brings industry expertise and a collaborative approach to solving tough cybersecurity problems, making it a key contributor to the 229 Project’s mission.
- Community Focus: Censinet’s involvement emphasizes building stronger relationships and fostering collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem.
Who are the leaders behind The 229 Project, and what is their vision?
- The 229 Project was founded by Bill Russell, former CIO of St. Joseph Health, and is led by President Drex DeFord, a long-time advocate for improving healthcare cybersecurity.
- Their vision is to create a trusted community where healthcare leaders can collaborate, share transformative solutions, and prepare for challenges like pandemics, cyberattacks, and technological disruptions.
- They emphasize the importance of partnerships, like the one with Censinet, to ensure the healthcare sector operates securely and efficiently.
What is Censinet’s mission in the healthcare industry?
- Censinet’s mission is to eliminate risks to patient data, safety, and care delivery by providing innovative cybersecurity and risk management solutions.
- The company focuses on fostering collaboration, advancing healthcare technology, and ensuring organizations can securely adopt innovation while protecting patient care from evolving cyber threats.
How can healthcare organizations learn more about Censinet and The 229 Project?
- Healthcare organizations can learn more by attending the upcoming 229 Project events sponsored by Censinet, visiting Censinet’s website, or exploring updates on This Week Health’s channels.
- Direct inquiries can be sent to Censinet for further details about the partnership, upcoming events, and discussions on healthcare cybersecurity.
