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Why CIOs Need a Seat at the Table – Julie Dearinger-Smith | Go Beyond the Connection Podcast
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When healthcare systems fail, lives are on the line. That’s why CIOs can’t just be operational—they must lead.
In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Julie Dearinger-Smith, Founder & CEO at Contingency Health Solutions, discusses how CIO leadership in healthcare resilience is reshaping patient safety, business continuity, and cross-functional alignment.
Julie brings 25+ years of experience in nursing informatics and IT leadership to the conversation, revealing why the CIO is no longer a behind-the-scenes tech role. Instead, today’s CIO is a strategic partner, capable of translating complex systems into boardroom decisions—and helping entire health systems plan for the unexpected.
Key takeaways:
- A resilient network starts with contingency planning, not just infrastructure.
- Wireless must be strong enough to be invisible.
- Leadership must ensure technology is adopted—not just implemented.
- Downtime is inevitable. Preparation reduces its impact.
- Cross-functional trust creates true resilience.
Julie emphasizes that people—not just platforms—create stability. “Even the best technology is completely useless if it isn’t adopted,” she says.
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