Digital Health Leaders: Sarah Richardson, VP Change leadership, IT Optum
As a Change Leadership executive, Sarah identifies the difference between leadership and management and the key qualities of a good leader. She also shares her philosophy on mentorship, the importance of being a lifelong learner, and how being kind is the most important thing she learned from her mother. You’ll even learn her favorite Jimmy… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Chuck Podesta, Interim CIO at UCONN Health
In this episode, Chuck talks about his interesting career path leading up to serving as an Interim CIO. He also shares his thoughts about where healthcare is going in the next 6-18 months, and references a recent read, The Great Influenza, explaining how we will repeat history if we don’t learn from past mistakes. Take… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Bruce Cerullo, COB, Nordic Consulting Partners
In this episode, Bruce shares how his parents’ message of “Abundance” drives his passion for making a difference. Bruce also talks about the important work of the Opioid Task Force, especially during COVID, and how people can get involved in this initiative. Bruce also gives a glimpse in to his perspective on leadership.
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Nick Szymanski, VP & CIO at Signature Healthcare
Nick Szymanski is an example of a CHIME 3.0 leader. In this conversation, Nick shares his experience of transitioning to a new organization while they were undergoing an EMR conversion and managing COVID. He also talks about the value of mentorship as a young CIO, how positive relationships contribute to positive outcomes, and how his… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with James Wellman, CHCIO, CIO at Blanchard Valley Health System
In this episode, James Wellman shares his strategy for thriving post-COVID; his passion for constant improvement; and what he believes is on the horizon for community hospitals.
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Chuck Christian, VP of Technology at Franciscan Health
In this episode, Chuck talks about the work of public policy and advocacy as it relates to protecting patients and their identification. He also shares his thoughts on the Indiana Health Information Exchange, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on remote work and virtual visits.
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Nicole Kerkenbush, Chief Nursing and Performance Officer at MonumentHealth
In this episode, Russ Branzell talks with Nicole Kerkenbush, AEHIA Board Member, about how her unique clinical background and military experience has afforded her the ability to serve many roles in health IT. Nicole shares how taking career risks helped shape the leader she is today, and helped her prepare for COVID-19. She also talks… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Nassar Nizami, EVP & CIO, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
In this episode, Nassar talks about digital health during COVID-19, the characteristics of organizations who are thriving in the new norm, and mergers and acquisitions in today’s healthcare.
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Sheree Mcfarland, CIO, inspiring leader in health IT and Women of CHIME
In this episode, Sheree talks about her unique career journey, how HCA has managed successfully through the pandemic, and her role in bringing the Women of CHIME to the forefront.
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Conversation with Theresa Meadows, MS, RN, CHCIO, FHIMSS, SVP & CIO, Cook Children’s Hospital
Theresa Meadows talks about her transition as a clinical leader in nursing to health IT and shares her recipe for success as a leader and a woman in the industry. Theresa
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Digital Health Leaders: A discussion with Andy Gettinger, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, ONC at US Department of Health & Human Services
In this episode, Dr. Gettinger shares how his professional path led him to ONC. He sheds light on the development of EHR over time, Meaningful Use and reducing clinical burden, Interoperability and Identity Management.
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Digital Health Leaders: Shafiq Rab, MD, SVP & CIO for Rush University Medical Center, talks about advanced technology in healthcare, interoperability and the freedom to do great work.
In this episode of the Digital Health Leaders Podcast, Shafiq Rab talks about the fourth revolution of technology in healthcare, the evolution of 5G, the importance of interoperability, and the responsibility Americans have to do great work with the freedom they are given.
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