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Balancing cybersecurity measures with delivering essential patient care is crucial to avoid overshadowing the latter in hospital operations.
In this episode, Chani Cordero, Chief Information Officer at Brooke Army Medical Center, shares insights into her role as a CIO at a level one trauma hospital, her journey in healthcare and IT, and the top priorities and strategic initiatives in the healthcare industry. Chani discusses her priorities for the future, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare, and the challenges she faces as a leader in the industry.
Stay tuned to hear her inspiring journey and valuable advice for cyber professionals.
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Chani A. Cordero is the CIO for Brooke Army Medical Center, a 425-bed medical center, and the DoD-only Level 1 Trauma and world-renowned Burn Center. Provides information management and technology support for over 9,000 employees across 70 medical facilities. She has executive and technical responsibility for information management support of all clinical and administrative functions.
Chani entered the Army in 2000 as a Second Lieutenant. She has served in various leadership positions throughout her career as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the US Army. Chani has worked in operational and healthcare delivery roles in executive management, including four previous roles as a leader in Technology. She has served as a Chief Information Officer, Human Resources Director, and Managed Care and Payer Operations Director. She deployed to Iraq and conducted healthcare operations during the initial campaign. Chani serves as the Health Services Systems manager consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General LTG R. Scott Dingle, an expert in Health Information Technology.
Chani is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a Fellow of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (FCHIME), and a Fellow in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (FHIMSS). She received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from St. Mary’s University and holds a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from Troy University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Baylor University.
Chani Cordero is on the advisory board for Texas State University San Marcos for the Health Information Management program and the advisory board for American Public University for the Health Administration program.
