Name
05. Driving IT Team Innovation: How CIOs Are Leading the Change
Date & Time
Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, CDH-E, FHIMSS, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Technology, FinThrive
Eric Jimenez, MBA, Chief Information Officer, Artesia General Hospital
Stephanie Hines, MBA, RN-BC, CHCIO, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Valleywise Health
Eric Jimenez, MBA, Chief Information Officer, Artesia General Hospital
Stephanie Hines, MBA, RN-BC, CHCIO, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Valleywise Health



Description
What are some strategies CIOs use to foster creativity and agility within healthcare IT teams? Panelists will dive into approaches for building a culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, and aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. The session will address challenges such as talent development, cross-department collaboration, and navigating the fast-evolving digital landscape. Attendees will gain actionable insights into empowering IT teams to drive transformative change and deliver value throughout their organizations.
Location Name
Grand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Giles Bruce, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
gbruce@beckershealthcare.com