Name
5. Driving IT Team Innovation: How CIOs Are Leading the Change
Date & Time
Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Jeanne de Vries Sands, Chief Information Officer, Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Yoemy Waller, MBA, Chief Information Officer, Lake Health District Hospital
Susan Ibanez, DHO, FACHE, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Information Officer, Southeast Georgia Health System
Nayan Patel, CHCIO, Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation, Avis Advisors
Yoemy Waller, MBA, Chief Information Officer, Lake Health District Hospital
Susan Ibanez, DHO, FACHE, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Information Officer, Southeast Georgia Health System
Nayan Patel, CHCIO, Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation, Avis Advisors



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.
Session Type
Panel