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Generative AI is a huge opportunity for healthcare’s future, but the challenge is leveraging it smartly and affordably to enhance provider efficiency.
In this episode, J.D. Whitlock shares insights into the challenges faced by a small pediatric health system in dealing with cybersecurity threats comparable to larger organizations. With six years as CIO, Whitlock highlights the unique position of Dayton Children's, emphasizing their commitment to optimizing platforms like Epic despite having a small team and budget. He delves into his military background, where he spent 20 years in the Navy and Air Force. Transitioning to healthcare administration, J.D. expresses his passion for the mission-driven aspect of healthcare, drawing parallels to the military's sense of purpose.
Tune in and learn how Dayton Children's Hospital navigates the intersection of healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity, all while staying true to its mission of delivering patient care and protecting patient safety!
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J.D. Whitlock is a seasoned healthcare IT and analytics professional with 25 years of experience spanning hospital administration, practice management, and health plan management. Currently serving as the CIO at Dayton Children’s Hospital, he leads a dynamic team 125 overseeing Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Workday ERP, and Epic EHR within a $600 million pediatric integrated delivery network.
Retired from the Air Force Medical Service Corps, JD holds an MPH in Health Policy and Management from UCLA and an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. His diverse career includes roles in government, vendor, and private sector provider organizations. Notably, he was the vice president of Enterprise Intelligence at Bon Secours Mercy Health, where he spearheaded initiatives in Enterprise Data Warehouse, Epic EHR Analytics, Population Health BI, and Data Management for a $6 billion integrated delivery network.
Beyond his military and healthcare career, Whitlock also guest lectures at esteemed institutions like Penn State, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Dayton. Actively engaged in academia, Whitlock frequently speaks at conferences such as HIMSS and contributes to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board.
As an entrepreneur, Whitlock is the owner of Whit’s End Consulting, Ltd., and the Founder of Certified Organic SEO, Inc., an internet marketing agency providing internships for University of Dayton marketing students.
