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 D. Patel, CHCIO, CDH-E, FHIMSS, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Technology, FinThrive
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 D. Patel, CHCIO, CDH-E, FHIMSS, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Technology, FinThrive




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