Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Michael Jefferies, CIO at Boulder Community Health
In this podcast, Michael Jefferies tells us about his professional journey, including his CHCIO, that led to where he is today. His passion for learning and growing continues on, as he begins his program to earn his Doctorate in Public Health. Jefferies also shares his leadership insight, including the value of industry partnerships, keeping his… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Peter Marks, PhD, PMP, CPHIMS, CHCIO, VP & CIO at WakeMed
In this podcast, Peter talks about his organization, WakeMed, and how they began as a place to serve people of color and the poor – a core competency from the beginning. He shares his passion for learning, as he has earned a Master’s degree and PhD, and is going on to earn another degree. He… read more
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Digital Health Leaders: CEO to CEO with Gus Malezis, President & CEO of Imprivata
In this episode, Gus Malezis shares his professional journey to CEO, his vision, philosophy and three simple principles at Imprivata. Gus also talks about digital identity, the importance of governance in an organization, and why change is a good thing.
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Digital Health Leaders: Conversation with Ed Kopetsky, former CIO of the Year, CIO at Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
In this episode, Ed Kopetsky talks about navigating the current healthcare environment; his strategy for developing others; challenges he finds unique to a children’s healthcare system, and how more personalized care, telehealth and remote work will be part of the new COVID era.
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Digital Health Leaders: John Glaser, Healthcare Information Technology Executive, Professor, Former CIO, Former CEO, CHIME Founder
In this podcast, John Glaser shares how he is staying busy in his retirement, including writing professionally and to his family; and continuing his passion for personal and professional development by helping others. He goes on to speak about how he lives daily to support the 5 goals that mean the most to him, and… read more
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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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