• Health Tech

Meet Forbes’ Most Transformative CIOs in 2023

April 19, 2023

The list of the most transformative healthcare Chief Information Officers (CIOs) for 2023 was recently published by Forbes. They were honored for their creative and strategic use of technology to advance their organizations. Their efforts have enhanced patient care while positively affecting the healthcare sector as a whole.

 

The top healthcare CIOs from Forbes’ list are highlighted here, along with an examination of their contributions to the industry:

 

1. Nancy Avila, Chief Information and Technology Officer at McKesson, expertly manages the company’s crucial supply network while driving innovation in technology and data. She has revamped McKesson’s e-commerce platform, enabling it to handle 15 times its usual volume to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies and health systems.
2. Myra Davis serves as the CIO of Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. After joining the hospital in 2002, she became the CIO in 2012 and changed her title to Chief Innovation Information Officer in 2019 to better integrate innovation projects with IT operations. Davis has developed an online scheduling system for the hospital, bolstered its cybersecurity program, and established a team dedicated to creating new technologies.
3. Vid Desai, as the CIO of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, established the Office of Digital Transformation in 2021, consolidating technology, data, and cybersecurity efforts. Desai has also devised a modernization plan for the government agency responsible for approving and regulating the U.S. food and medication supply.
4. Noelle Eder, the Global CIO of Cigna Group, has developed an infrastructure to provide real-time health information and recommendations for Cigna members. In 2022, she played a crucial role in launching a behavioral health pilot program that delivers personalized care for patients with anxiety and depression.
5. Sabina Ewing, CIO and Vice President of Business and Technology Services at Abbott, joined the company in 2020, focusing on decentralizing, democratizing, and digitizing healthcare. Ewing has been instrumental in launching a mobile app for delivering COVID-19 test results.
6. Michelle Greene, CIO of Cardinal Health, has concentrated on the company’s internal and external transformations. Greene has streamlined processes and recruitment, developed an electronic records and cost-tracking tool for patients, and is committed to engaging and retaining top talent while increasing diversity within Cardinal’s leadership team.
7. Tilak Mandadi, Chief Data, Digital, and Technology Officer at CVS Health, joined the company last year intending to optimize processes and enhance customers’ digital experiences.
8. Greg Meyers, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, has spent a year with the pharmaceutical company creating innovative tools for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patients. Meyers has collaborated with FitBit to remotely detect patient stroke risks, demonstrating his commitment to technology-driven healthcare.
9. Bill Pappas, Head of Global Technology and Operations, has revamped the company’s operating model and enhanced customer experience. Since joining MetLife in 2019, he created the 360 Health mobile app, which allows customers to access 40 health services from their phones. 
10. Diogo Rau, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Eli Lilly and Company, has supported the company in identifying potential new medicines by leveraging artificial intelligence. Rau has replaced 1.2 million hours of human activity with a digital workforce, enabling employees to focus on more complex tasks.

These top CIOs have shaped the healthcare industry with outstanding innovation and leadership, improving corporate performance and patient care. Others in the industry are inspired by their groundbreaking work integrating technology and data-driven initiatives.