Episode #120. Resisting the Shine: Smarter Choices Over New Tech, with Andrea Daugherty, former Head of Digital Healthcare at SHI

A deep understanding of healthcare comes from experiencing it as a patient, a caregiver, and a professional within the industry.

In this episode, Andrea Daugherty shares her predictions for the healthcare industry in 2025, noting expected shifts in policy, and highlights that healthcare organizations should prioritize strengthening their core infrastructure before adding new, advanced technologies.

Tune in and learn how to leverage vendor insights and create cohesive, collaborative groups of end users to ensure comprehensive and effective solutions within healthcare organizations!

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Show Notes

About Andrea Daugherty:

Andrea Daugherty heads SHI’s digital health team, where she focuses on expanding SHI Healthcare’s strategic client network, forming key partnerships, and working with stakeholders to create digital solutions tailored to customers' specific technology needs. Before this, Andrea served as the Chief Information Officer at the University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, and UT Health Austin.

Things You’ll Learn:

A deep understanding of healthcare comes from experiencing it as a patient, a caregiver, and a professional within the industry.
Healthcare organizations should prioritize strengthening their core infrastructure before adding new, advanced technologies.
Engaging frontline staff beyond annual cybersecurity training is crucial for identifying risks and developing effective solutions.
Maximizing the potential of current technology investments is as important as, if not more important than, acquiring new ones.
Empathy, fueled by lived experiences, is a critical asset for effective leadership in the healthcare technology sector.
It's okay to not have all of life's milestones figured out by a certain age; trust that the right path will emerge.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Andrea Daugherty on LinkedIn.