Show Notes

September 26, 2024: Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Stanford Children's Health, explores change management and rapid innovation. How does one effectively manage large-scale healthcare IT transformations while ensuring patient-centric solutions? What are the challenges of balancing technological innovation with clinician burnout, particularly with the rise of AI and ambient voice technologies? What lessons can other leaders take from her approach to fostering collaboration and adapting to rapid technological change?

Key Points:

• 01:45 Tanya Townsend's Journey in Healthcare IT
• 4:56 Patient-Centric Technology in Pediatrics
• 10:30 Emerging Technologies and AI in Healthcare
• 17:37 Leadership and Organizational Culture
• 23:23 Insights on AI and Machine Learning
• 26:04 Career Reflections and Mentorship

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