Name
5. The CIO's Role in IT Team Transformation
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Pam Austin, MBA, CPHIMS, PMP, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Ballad Health
Tom Barnett, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Baptist Memorial Health Care
Raymond Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AltaMed
Ellen Wiegand, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, VCU Health
Tom Barnett, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Baptist Memorial Health Care
Raymond Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AltaMed
Ellen Wiegand, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, VCU Health




Description
CIOs play a pivotal role in leading hospital IT teams through constant change, but keeping pace with evolving technology requires strong leadership. This session explores strategies for aligning IT teams with organizational goals, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Experts will discuss how CIOs can build a culture of continuous learning, upskilling and adaptability to keep teams agile and effective. Attendees will gain insights into how CIOs are transforming IT teams to meet the growing demands of modern healthcare.
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel