# Strategic Thinking * **Definition:** The ability to think critically and plan for the future in a way that aligns with an organization's goals, focusing on long-term objectives and the effective allocation of resources within the healthcare sector. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Strategic Thinking ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Strategic Thinking**, for healthcare technology leaders * 8.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Leadership Strategies for a Resilient, Tech-Enabled Future**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/navigating-healthcare-transformation-leadership-strategies-for-a-resilient-tech-enabled-future/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Leadership Strategies for a Resilient, Tech-Enabled Future**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/navigating-healthcare-transformation-leadership-strategies-for-a-resilient-tech-enabled-future/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**The 'secret sauce' Corewell West uses to untangle healthcare - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-secret-sauce-corewell-west-uses-to-untangle-healthcare/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/24/2025 | [**Alicia Gresham, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Physician at Penn Medicine**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/alicia-gresham-chief-medical-officer-and-chief-physician-at-penn-medicine/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/6/2025 | [**ATA Nexus: The next wave of digital health and AI investment - Fierce Healthcare**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/ata-nexus-next-wave-digital-health-investment-amid-murky-economic-climate) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**HIMSS Changemaker recommends investing time to mentor - Healthcare Finance News**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/video/changemaker-recommends-investing-time-mentor) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Black Book Probes the Fate of Healthcare Tech in the NHS: Insights From Rewired 2025**](https://www.newswire.com/news/black-book-probes-the-fate-of-healthcare-tech-in-the-nhs-insights-from-22539390) | [[Newswire]] | | 2/15/2025 | [**Healthcare M: A promising landscape for 2025 - Viewpoint**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/healthcare-m-a-outlook-a-promising-landscape-for-2025-viewpoint) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**AI's Expanding Role in Healthcare for 2025**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/ais-expanding-role-in-healthcare-for-2025/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Healthcare AI Agents: New Opportunities for the High-Tech Industry - Alex G. Lee, Ph.D. Esq. CLP**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-ai-agents-new-opportunities-high-tech-lee-ph-d-esq-clp-hkl2e) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Opinion - Ticktock goes the political clock for TikTok - The Boston Globe**](https://bostonglobe.com/2025/01/24/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-tiktok-issues/?p1=SectionFront_Feed_ContentQuery) | [[Boston Globe]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Mike Gebrael: San Bernardino's Resilient Dickey's Franchisee Overcomes Challenges and Looks Toward Future Growth**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mike-gebrael-san-bernardino-resilient-201400821.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**The greatest political comeback in history - The Hill**](https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5059796-trump-political-comeback-greatest/) | [[The Hill]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Healthcare Consulting Services Market to Reach USD 59.75 Billion by 2032, Driven by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/healthcare-consulting-services-market-reach-130000602.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**AI Enhances the Human Art of In-House Counsel Leadership - Bloomberg Law News**](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/legal-ops-and-tech/ai-enhances-the-human-art-of-in-house-counsel-leadership) | [[Bloomberg Law]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**AI Enhances the Human Art of In-House Counsel Leadership - Bloomberg Law News**](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/ai-enhances-the-human-art-of-in-house-counsel-leadership) | [[Bloomberg Law]] | | 9/30/2024 | [**Hospital C-suites ditch certain leadership traits**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/hospital-c-suites-ditch-certain-leadership-traits.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Should CIOs and CISOs Wear One Hat? - BankInfoSecurity**](https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/should-cios-cisos-wear-one-hat-a-26315) | bankinfosecurity.com | | 9/19/2024 | [**Should CIOs and CISOs Wear One Hat? - BankInfoSecurity**](https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/one-leadership-two-hats-should-cios-cisos-unify-a-26315) | bankinfosecurity.com | | 9/19/2024 | [**Should CIOs and CISOs Wear One Hat? - GovInfoSecurity**](https://www.govinfosecurity.com/should-cios-cisos-wear-one-hat-a-26315) | govinfosecurity.com | | 9/19/2024 | [**Delivering intelligent, connected supply chain operations - Capgemini**](https://www.capgemini.com/ca-en/insights/expert-perspectives/delivering-intelligent-connected-supply-chain-operations/) | capgemini.com | | 9/12/2024 | [**The CISO Connector: Bridging Business Goals, Operations, and Security in Healthcare**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/09/13/the-ciso-connector-bridging-business-goals-operations-and-security-in-healthcare/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/1/2024 | [**Huron's Mario Desiderio, Jim Gallas, Jennifer Pavelec, and Mike Willhelm Named Top Consultants**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240701868949/en/Huron%E2%80%99s-Mario-Desiderio-Jim-Gallas-Jennifer-Pavelec-and-Mike-Willhelm-Named-Top-Consultants/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 6/10/2024 | [**The global orange juice crisis is caused by disease and bad weather: How to keep it on the breakfast table**](https://phys.org/news/2024-06-global-orange-juice-crisis-disease.html) | [[Phys Org]] | | 12/17/2018 | [**Cost containment, the CFO evolution and more: Qyo Clinic CFO Dennis Dahlen**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cost-containment-the-cfo-evolution-and-more-q-a-with-mayo-clinic-cfo-dennis-dahlen/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Parks Associates**: A research firm that launched a Strategic Consulting Unit to provide tailored insights and strategies for technology players. - **Minds + Assembly**: A healthcare communications company that has partnered with BOLDSCIENCE to enhance its strategic communications platform. - **Antea Group**: A consulting firm focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility, leveraging strategic thinking for healthcare solutions. - **ShiftMed**: A healthcare staffing company addressing workforce challenges through strategic leadership appointments. - **Maximus**: A consulting firm awarded a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with the IRS to enhance taxpayer experience through strategic planning and business process improvement. - **Healthbridge**: A leader in digital transformation in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of people in technology. - **Schellman**: Provider of attestation and compliance services, recently formed an Advisory Board to enhance leadership and strategic growth. - **Ronald Amodeo**: Chief Strategy Officer for UC Davis Health, leading significant growth initiatives. - **Chris Whitehouse**: Political consultant and expert in medical technology policy, advocating for innovation in the MedTech sector. - **Boydell Bown**: New VP of Technology at Intelvio, responsible for strategic planning and technology integration. - **Ushur**: Recognized for its AI-powered Customer Experience Automation, aiding healthcare payers in strategic planning and purchasing decisions. - **Dr. Feby Abraham**: Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Hermann Health System, known for expanding patient access through strategic initiatives. - **John Couris**: President and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center, recognized for strategic innovation and community impact. - **Jean Ahn**: Chief Strategy Officer at Nuvance Health, advancing digital health initiatives. - **Nishtha Jain**: Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda, focusing on integrating digital solutions into healthcare for improved patient outcomes. - **Tredence**: A global data science and AI solutions company focusing on expanding its workforce and capabilities in healthcare and other sectors. - **Jordan Ruch**: Chief Information Officer at AtlantiCare, leading IT efforts for the Vision 2030 initiative. - **ZENDATA Cybersecurity**: A cybersecurity firm led by Isabelle Meyer, emphasizing innovation and excellence in protecting sensitive data. - **DeepIntent**: A healthcare marketing platform that integrates media, identity, and clinical data to deliver effective advertising solutions. - **Skerdi Cerga**: Chief Technology Officer at Trillium Health Partners, focused on digital innovation and enhancing patient care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Minds + Assembly and BOLDSCIENCE**: This partnership aims to enhance healthcare communications and commercialization, positioning the combined entity among the top 20 healthcare communications companies. - **Maximus and IRS**: A strategic collaboration aimed at improving public trust and accountability while addressing modernization needs within the IRS. - **Get Well**: Formed a strategic advisory board to guide personalized care powered by AI. - **Tredence and Indian Companies**: Collaborating with major Indian firms to enhance operational efficiency through AI/ML solutions. - **Trillium Health Partners**: Collaborates with the executive team and clinical services to modernize information systems. - **Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Innovation Unit**: Tasked with supporting innovation across the health and care system to enhance public health outcomes. - **Capgemini and Kuehne+Nagel**: Collaboration aimed at delivering AI-enabled supply chain operations to enhance performance. - **NewYork-Presbyterian**: Collaborating with local schools to develop workforce development and retention strategies. - **ContractPodAi**: Launched Leah Marketplace, collaborating with industry leaders like PwC and KPMG to provide AI tools for legal applications. - **Intelvio**: Backed by Eden Capital, focusing on hands-on training for healthcare roles. - **ContractPodAi and Vyapi**: Partnered to integrate generative AI into managed legal services, enhancing contract productivity for small and medium-sized businesses. - **Dickey's Barbecue Pit**: Franchisee Mike Gebrael adapted business strategies during economic challenges, focusing on community engagement and potential expansion. - **Antea Group and HPRC**: Antea Group facilitates the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council to enhance recyclability in healthcare. - **Ellipsis Health and Ceras Health**: A partnership focused on improving mental health care through AI-powered voice biomarker technology. - **Chattanooga and Qubitekk**: Chattanooga is developing a commercially available quantum network in collaboration with Qubitekk. - **Rula Health and Amazon Health Services**: Collaboration aimed at improving access to mental healthcare services nationwide. - **KuCoin and Dubai Sports Council**: Collaborated to sponsor the Open Padel Cup, promoting amateur sports participation. - **Tampa General Hospital**: Expanded its academic partnership with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to enhance its status as a university-affiliated health system. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI Integration**: Organizations are encouraged to strategically infuse AI into workflows to enhance efficiency and improve business outcomes, rather than pursuing rapid deployment. - **Vision 2030**: AtlantiCare's roadmap to transform into a $2 billion organization through innovative technologies. - **Strategic Appointments**: Personify Health appointed Christopher Paquette and Mehran Mosbriantanha to lead digital transformation and security strategies. - **Value-Based Care Models**: Shift towards value-based care is prompting clinical leaders to expand their expertise beyond clinical knowledge. - **Sustainability Initiatives**: Antea Group's 2023 Sustainability Report emphasizes transparency and sustainability in healthcare practices. - **Digital Transformation**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly investing in digital technologies to improve consumer engagement and operational efficiency. - **Data Analytics**: The integration of AI in data analytics is crucial for enhancing pattern recognition and predictive analytics, leading to better decision-making. - **Cyber Resilience**: LevelBlue's report highlights the need for proactive cybersecurity measures in healthcare. - **AI-Powered Digital Replicas**: Sensay's flagship offering allows leaders to engage with employees globally in real-time, automating tasks like email drafting and data analysis. - **AI in HR**: AI is automating routine HR tasks, allowing professionals to focus on strategic activities, as seen in Unilever's recruitment process. - **AI in Health Insurance**: Health insurance leaders are prioritizing AI to improve healthcare delivery and member experiences. - **Healthcare Consulting Services Market**: Projected to grow significantly, driven by digital integration and value-based care models. - **Generative AI in HR**: The Hackett Group's research indicates that organizations using generative AI have significantly improved HR efficiency and reduced labor costs. - **HealthFirst Vaccine Audiences**: DeepIntent's innovative audience modeling enhances the effectiveness of vaccine advertising campaigns. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Ushur's AI solutions are enhancing member experiences and operational efficiency for healthcare payers. - **Telehealth**: Integrates digital platforms into healthcare networks to enhance accessibility and efficiency. - **CISO Role Evolution**: The role of Chief Information Security Officer in healthcare is evolving to align security with business goals and operational efficiency. - **Data HealthChecks by DeepIntent**: An initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and compliance in healthcare marketing by providing insights into third-party data sources. - **Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions**: Expected to gain momentum in 2025 due to technological innovation and a favorable regulatory environment. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI is expected to enhance predictive analytics, personalized medicine, and clinical decision support, improving patient outcomes. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Healthcare Leadership Skills**: Current demands require healthcare leaders to possess a broader skill set, including agility in technology and business strategy. - **Short-term Profit Focus**: Organizations prioritizing immediate profits risk employee well-being and long-term growth, leading to disengagement and potential failure. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: CISOs face challenges in managing cybersecurity due to insufficient strategic support and resource constraints. - **Need for Diverse Skill Sets**: Healthcare leaders are increasingly required to possess a blend of clinical knowledge, business acumen, and technological literacy to navigate the evolving landscape. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: CISOs must stay informed about emerging threats and evolving security postures as technological advancements accelerate. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare leaders are addressing workforce shortages through automation and strategic planning. - **AI Integration Stress**: CISOs report stress related to AI integration, highlighting operational challenges and the need for proactive budgeting. - **AI Deployment Risks**: Fast-tracking AI deployment can lead to poor outcomes, emphasizing the need for careful governance and human oversight. - **Investment Gaps**: Many healthcare leaders do not invest specifically in cyber resilience beyond basic measures. - **Generative AI Risks**: While generative AI can enhance productivity, organizations must balance its use with strong governance to mitigate associated risks. - **Trust in AI**: Maintaining trust and transparency in AI applications within HR is crucial for employee assurance regarding data security. - **Regulatory Scrutiny**: Challenges such as regulatory scrutiny and data security concerns are critical hurdles for healthcare M&A processes. - **Psychological Safety in Teams**: Creating a psychologically safe environment is essential for fostering open communication and maintaining high performance in healthcare teams. - **Regulatory Changes**: Healthcare executives face challenges in navigating evolving regulations while balancing profitability and care costs. - **NHS Provider Concerns**: 62% of NHS IT directors feel unprepared for the abolition of the NHS, highlighting operational risks and the need for strategic adaptations. - **Regulatory and Ethical Constraints**: Regulatory hurdles and ethical concerns hinder the implementation of innovative healthcare technologies. - **Consumer Affordability**: Healthcare executives highlight the need to address inequities in care affordability amidst rising costs. ## Related Topics [[Strategic Planning]]; [[Strategic Direction]]