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Innovation in Action: Shaping the Future of Healthcare in East Tennessee with Ballad, Covenant and UTMCK
The Tennessee HIMSS chapter recently hosted an executive dinner in Knoxville featuring a distinguished panel of healthcare technology leaders from the region. Maria Sexton, CIO of University of Tennessee Medical Center, Dave Obrien, CIO of Covenant Health, and Pam Austin, CIO of Ballad Health engaged in a thoughtful discussion on pressing healthcare technology challenges and opportunities. The conversation highlighted innovative approaches to artificial intelligence implement
Joel Blocksom
Nov 171 min read
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Navigating AI Readiness in Healthcare: Insights from Al Smith and Patrice Bordron
On Thursday, November 6, TN HIMSS brought healthcare technology leaders together for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on AI readiness. Led by Al Smith (CIO at Lifepoint Health) and Patrice Bordron (CISO Â at Community Health Systems) the conversation centered around the evolving role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, exploring readiness, governance, and the cultural shifts required to harness its full potential. AI is a tool, not a strategy The evening start
Caroline Chamberlain
Nov 72 min read
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