Visionary Voices

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Jim Bilsky, Vice President of Enterprise IT Operations at Baptist Health Jacksonville, to explore what it really takes to scale IT in the midst of rapid organizational growth. As Baptist Health continues to expand across Northeast Florida, including major facility investments and increased demand for advanced care, Jim shares a behind-the-scene...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , we explore the evolution of healthcare technology management (HTM) with industry experts Carol Davis-Smith and Matt Baretich . From how HTM teams were traditionally measured to how they are delivering value today, this conversation examines the shifting role of technology management across modern healthcare environments. The discussion covers the growing impor...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , we sit down with Charity Darnell, Vice President and Assistant Chief Information Officer at Methodist Health System, to explore what it takes to lead meaningful digital transformation in today’s healthcare environment. Drawing from her clinical background in nursing, Charity shares how frontline experience shapes smarter technology decisions and more effective...

In this episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices , we welcome Matt Kull , EVP and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Inova Health , for a deep dive into IT governance, organizational efficiency, and how CIOs can drive meaningful innovation at scale. Matt shares how strong governance models enable smarter decision-making, faster execution, and alignment between clinical, operational, and dig...

In this first episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices , we sit down with Mike Prokic , VP and Chief IT Strategy Officer, and Nick O'Connor , VP and Chief Technology Officer, from Trinity Health to explore how one of the nation’s largest health systems is modernizing imaging and accelerating innovation through the cloud. From the pivotal moment that sparked Trinity Health’s transformation to t...

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Dr. Chris Longhurst, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at UC San Diego Health and Executive Director of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Health Innovation. From his go-to burrito order to breaking new ground with spatial computing in the operating room, Dr. Longhurst shares why IT innovation isn’t just about tech—it’s about timing, trus...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , we sit down with Sameer Sethi , Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore one of the most talked-about innovations in healthcare IT today: agentic AI. From its potential to transform workflows to the nuanced challenges of adoption, Sameer offers a grounded, forward-looking take on how this next evoluti...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , we sit down with Brady Collier and Tooba Amir , two graduates of Optimum CareerPath, who are already making their mark in healthcare IT. Their journeys into the field offer an inspiring glimpse into how the next generation is stepping into roles that directly shape the future of healthcare delivery and digital transformation. Moderated by Lydia Veal , Chief Op...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , we sat down with Andy Crowder , Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest non-profit health systems. Andy shares a behind-the-scenes look at the complex IT integration following the historic merger of Advocate Health and Atrium Health. From aligning EMRs and ERPs to balancing governance, infrastructure, an...

In this month’s episode, we sit down with Mike Mosquito, one of the most influential voices in healthcare IT, a leader whose impact spans Northeast Georgia Health System, HIMSS, The Buzz podcast, and beyond. From Air Force service to executive leadership, he shares the journey that shaped his brand, leadership style, and passion for digital transformation. We explore his “aha” moment that confirme...

In this episode of Visionary Voices , Craig Richardville, a nationally recognized chief digital and information officer, discusses the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. With experience at top health systems like Intermountain, SCL Health, Atrium Health, and ProMedica, Craig shares insights on how CIOs are shifting from traditional IT oversight to driving enterprise-wide digital transformation....

In this first episode of Visionary Voices, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) CIO Chris Paravate and CTO Stuart Samples discuss how NGHS is modernizing its infrastructure by moving to the cloud. This insightful conversation explores how the organization aligned IT strategy with business goals, overcame cloud adoption challenges, and leveraged strategic partnerships to drive operational efficie...