Tech Vitals - An SSR Podcast

As healthcare is changing, it's important for technology and care delivery to align. How does one blend the built environment with fundamental human interaction needs? TechVitals is a discussion of that question. Hosted by Dr. Debbie Gregory and Zac Hillyard, this podcast explores how to mix the human interaction perspective and the technical perspective to build the "future roadmap" for health. Dr. Debbie Gregory is a national leader in healthcare design, innovation, and transformation. As a nurse executive and interior designer, she is passionate about “intentional design” that aligns people, place, process, and technology. Currently, Debbie serves as Senior Clinical Consultant for SSR's Technology Planning Group. In her role, Debbie creates and transforms environments into functional ecosystems using complex systems science, strategic design, and innovation thinking to improve clinical workflow, patient experience, and, ultimately, patient outcomes. She has a doctorate in Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership and has several university adjunct appointments. Zac Hillyard has a rich background in dynamic design and construction management and the interconnected digital ecosystem is his passion. His experience represents a unique perspective on the common challenges and opportunities that exist within the design and construction process that goes beyond the healthcare market. Through streamlined operations and integrated building solutions, Zac applies technology insights and a combination of intentional design and facility planning to best serve the ROI of customers’ goals and current technology challenges. He has a Bachelor of Science in Building and Construction Management from the School of Technology at Purdue University.

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Tech Vitals - An SSR Podcast

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January 14, 2021 • Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. • Season 1 • Episode 9

In December of 2020, Zac and Debbie connected with John Henderson, VP & CIO at CHOC Children’s.

Children’s Hospital of Orange County is a UC Irvine affiliated pediatric care campus located in Southern California and has long been admired for their unwavering mission—to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of children.

John shares insights for both inpatient and outpatient digital transformation, how CHOC customers consume their health data, building an agile digital experience, the rocket growth of telemedicine, importance of interoperability, and so much more.

John’s 24-year career in pediatric healthcare leadership was the spotlight of a two part HealthSystemsCIO.com podcast series and a recent American Healthcare Leader feature story that can be found in today’s show notes.

Please enjoy our conversation with CHOC VP & CIO, John Henderson.

John Henderson | LinkedIn

Press Release | CHOC

American Healthcare Leader (AHL) | November 2020 Article

Health Systems CIO | Nov 2020 Article (Digital Experience)

Health System CIO | Dec 2020 Article (Not Sugarcoating Things)

AI-Med Global Summit | Transforming Healthcare with AI (Dec 2019)

Turtle Talk with Crush @ CHOC

Becker’s Health IT - CHOC CTO Adam Gold (20 Bold Predictions next 5 yrs)