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January 19, 2026

Kootenai Health CIO Ryan Smith Stepping Down After 8 Years

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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
In an articled shared on LinkedIn, Ryan Smith announced he was stepping down as CIO of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health after eight years in the role. Smith wrote, "I’m deeply grateful for the people, the challenges, and the shared accomplishments that defined my time here. This is a unique moment in technology. AI is reshaping what’s possible, and I’ve come to believe that making a meaningful difference will require working beyond the walls of a traditional healthcare role. That realization has led me to launch HumaNova, where we help organizations bridge into a new era of technology, strategy, and human intelligence. Our work is grounded in a simple principle: AI × HI = AVR. This is Artificial Intelligence multiplied by Human Intelligence creates Accelerated Value Realization." Smith noted that he is excited for the new chapter in his career.

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