PaceSetters is a thought-provoking series focused on driving innovation and growth in the health and life sciences sector. We are committed to highlighting and engaging with industry leaders across healthcare, academia, and business to explore the ongoing transformation of healthcare.
The rapid digitalization of healthcare, from electronic medical records to AI applications, is pushing traditional Wi-Fi networks to their capacity limits. As a result, hospital CIOs are now exploring the potential of private 5G networks to meet these increasing demands and ensure seamless operations. With benefits akin to cloud computing, these 5G networks promise scalability, speed, and potentially better security, marking a significant shift in the healthcare infrastructure.
Lisa Davis is a global technology leader and board director with 30+ years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, government, and tech. A former EVP & CIO at Blue Shield of California and VP/GM at Intel, she now advises boards and CEOs on AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise modernization.
Lisa Davis is a global technology leader and board director with 30+ years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, government, and tech. A former EVP & CIO at Blue Shield of California and VP/GM at Intel, she now advises boards and CEOs on Al, cybersecurity, and enterprise modernization.
Akshay Patel is the Chief Information Officer of the College of American Pathologists, where he leads IT strategy and digital transformation. He brings deep healthcare technology expertise and is focused on advancing clinical quality and efficiency through innovation, modern infrastructure, and data-driven solutions.
Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized professor, author, and board member specializing in innovation, marketing, and AI. He has contributed significantly to shaping the future of business education and has been a keynote speaker at numerous international conferences. Mohanbir’s research drives advances in technology adoption and product strategy.
Marvin Richardson is a veteran technology executive with deep experience across healthcare, financial services, and software. A co-founder of Trexin Consulting, he’s highly regarded for his expertise in organizational change management, fostering innovation cultures, and mentoring emerging leaders within complex industries.
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, and finance, Dave Grimm combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. He has a passion for customer-centric innovation and has successfully led multiple enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that resulted in billions in revenue and cost savings.
Tom Swanson is a digital transformation expert focused on AI, customer experience platforms, and innovation in healthcare and life sciences. He has a track record of driving exponential growth by aligning technology solutions with market needs and fostering collaborative ecosystems between industry stakeholders.
Jim Graham is known for building high-performing teams and strengthening IT-business collaboration. He is passionate about pragmatic, people-first execution strategies and has led numerous modernization and M&A initiatives that delivered measurable business outcomes in highly regulated environments.
Claus Torp Jensen is an innovation leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital and business transformation. He is skilled at scaling organizations through strategy and advanced technologies, emphasizing storytelling to align teams and stakeholders toward future-facing growth and operational impact.
Raymond Falci combines over 20 years of Wall Street experience with academic insight, bringing a unique perspective to healthcare finance and governance. His expertise in investment strategies supports healthcare organizations in navigating financial complexities while aligning long-term strategic goals.
Tim Skeen drives enterprise transformation through advanced technology, data, and AI. His background in crisis management, operations, and software engineering enables him to lead innovation efforts that improve care delivery, enhance health outcomes, and boost business performance in complex healthcare environments.
Venky brings over two decades of expertise at Infosys, excelling in leveraging technology to solve complex healthcare business challenges and build high-performance teams. He is passionate about creating scalable solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Venky has received multiple excellence and gold standard awards for his leadership.
In conversation with Linus Tham, Group Chief Information Officer, and Dilip Kadambi, Group Chief Financial Officer, IHH Healthcare, Venky Ananth unpacks how technology and leadership are reshaping healthcare delivery and driving transformation at scale.
Examines why health insurers need to move beyond fragmented automation and use agentic AI to connect existing systems, coordinate workflows, close information gaps and enable more intelligent operations with human oversight for critical decisions.
France’s healthcare system is under growing pressure from medical deserts, an ageing population, rising chronic conditions, and shortages of healthcare professionals. The article explores how telemedicine, virtual hospitals, AI and connected health technologies can extend access to care, enable continuous patient monitoring, automate administrative work, and connect patients with specialists beyond geographic boundaries. It also highlights interoperability as a key challenge in building a more connected, scalable healthcare system.
Examines why healthcare organizations should prioritize data foundations, workflow redesign, legacy modernization and workforce readiness before scaling AI across the enterprise.
Explores how digital technologies can advance health equity by designing for constrained environments, localizing solutions, enabling equitable access, and ensuring technology leaves no patient behind.
Enterprises are complicated, mission-critical systems shaped by legacy technology, human judgment, and accumulated knowledge. The article emphasizes that AI’s role is not rapid replacement but thoughtful orchestration, integrating across systems to reduce friction, manage risk, and enhance decision-making while enabling sustainable transformation over time.
