𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗜𝗢 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 | DHN CXO Podcast

What does it truly mean to lead healthcare technology in an era shaped by AI, automation, workforce transformation, and rising digital expectations? In this powerful episode of the DHN CXO Podcast, Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Former Senior Vice President - Chief Digital Officer & Chief AI and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s, shares deep insights from over four decades of experience across healthcare IT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI governance, and executive leadership. From the evolving role of the CIO to the growing importance of communication, trust, and people-first leadership, this conversation goes far beyond technology. Dr. Chaudry explains why modern healthcare leaders can no longer operate as technical gatekeepers. Instead, they must become orchestrators of change, enablers of innovation, and strategic partners driving clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. The discussion explores: How the CIO role has evolved from system operator to enterprise strategist Why AI adoption in healthcare is ultimately a people and workflow challenge The risks of over-governance and the rise of shadow IT across health systems Why communication, transparency, and consistency are critical leadership skills The importance of clinician empathy and designing technology around real human needs Building agile, cloud-first digital ecosystems for the future of healthcare How healthcare organizations can balance innovation, governance, and trust Why developing the next generation of healthcare IT leaders matters more than ever Dr. Chaudry also shares candid perspectives on leadership, organizational culture, generational shifts in the workforce, and why healthcare CIOs must spend more time listening to clinicians, nurses, patients, and frontline teams instead of leading from behind a desk. This episode is filled with practical insights, leadership lessons, and forward-looking perspectives for healthcare executives, CIOs, digital leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and anyone shaping the future of connected and intelligent healthcare. Watch now and join the conversation on the future of healthcare leadership in the age of AI. Digital Health News' Social Media Handles: YouTube:    / @digitalhealthnews   Twitter:   / dhninsight   LinkedIn:   / digitalhealthnews   Website: https://www.digitalhealthnews.com/