Chief Digital Information Officer- AHN

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative Chief Digital Information Officer to lead digital health transformation initiatives. This pivotal role involves collaborating with clinical and executive leadership to enhance patient outcomes and optimize workflows through cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare technology, strategic planning, and budget management, alongside a passion for leveraging AI and data analytics. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving healthcare delivery and making a tangible impact on patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational/IT leadership in hospitals.
• Strong experience in virtual health delivery and digital health product implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital health transformation and technological innovation.
• Manage resources sustainably and foster a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Healthcare Technology

Budget Management

Digital Health Transformation

Data Analytics

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Clinical Informatics Fellowship

MD or DO

Tools

EPIC

Data Governance Tools

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Job Summary

Reporting to: President, Allegheny Health Network (AHN)

The Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) partners with key clinical and executive leadership at AHN and Highmark to drive digital health transformation, technological innovation, and workflow optimization to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and grow market share. This executive role requires visionary leadership, strategic planning, knowledge of healthcare technology, and effective budget management. The CDIO collaborates with Highmark Health and enGen to develop a care delivery platform encompassing digital health, virtual care, data analytics, and population health IT, aligned with Highmark Health’s Living Health Strategy and Clinical Model. Responsibilities include ensuring key technologies support outcomes aligned with the quintuple aim: Quality, Equity and Access, Experience, Affordability, and Sustainability.

The CDIO aims to establish national recognition in digital health by leveraging AI, virtual care, communication technologies, and predictive tools to meet these goals and identify market opportunities in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Culture & Quintuple Aim: Foster a culture supporting outcomes for patients, providers, and staff through the digital platform.
2. Financial Stewardship: Manage resources sustainably and identify partnerships.
3. Talent Management: Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop a high-performing team aligned with organizational values and digital strategy.
4. Strategic Governance: Participate in strategic and operational governance as a senior management team member.
5. Business Strategy: Collaborate on organizational growth and strategic planning.

Information Technology/Clinical Informatics:

1. Leadership & Mentorship: Manage clinical, digital, and virtual health leaders, providing guidance and mentorship.
2. IT Solutions & Cybersecurity: Collaborate to maintain and enhance IT solutions, including cybersecurity, ensuring 24/7 coverage.
3. Clinical IT Perspective: Partner with physicians to support the design, acquisition, and implementation of clinical systems supporting consumer-centric healthcare.
4. EHR Implementation & Optimization: Lead EHR initiatives, optimize clinical digital delivery, and drive clinical adoption for EPIC activities.
5. Clinical System Design & Optimization: Lead digital design and optimization focusing on quality, safety, and usability.
6. Clinical Guideline Development: Use data to monitor variations and develop clinical guidelines.
7. Clinical Knowledge Management: Manage clinical knowledge embedded in systems like Epic.
8. Technology Adoption & Change Management: Promote clinical technology adoption and quality initiatives.
9. Performance Outcomes: Achieve performance metrics like Meaningful Use and value-based contracts, working with enGen on scaling solutions and budget management.

Digital/Virtual Health:

1. Technology Strategy: Set vision and strategy for digital initiatives.
2. Data Governance: Represent AHN on data governance councils.
3. Analytic Product Investment: Oversee data and analytic product commercialization.
4. Digital Strategy & Architecture: Define digital objectives and architecture.
5. Technological Enablement: Advise on technology use to enable enterprise strategies.
6. Virtual Care Delivery: Oversee virtual care programs and partnerships.
7. Delivery Network Coordination: Lead build-out of digital health delivery networks.
8. Digital Strategy Enhancement: Improve digital strategy integration in the local market.
9. Digital Organization Management: Manage the digital organization in partnership with leadership.
10. Performance Achievement: Drive performance in patient satisfaction, quality, and operational metrics.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Master's degree, Clinical Informatics Fellowship, MD or DO

Experience

Required: 10+ years operational/IT leadership in hospitals, 5+ years virtual health delivery, 2+ years digital health product implementation, leadership in clinical and operational change, strong leadership skills.

Preferred: Experience with health plans, cybersecurity, digital health, and strategic execution.

Additional: Travel up to 25%, office-based role, physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer: This description outlines core duties; other responsibilities may apply. Compliance with ethical, legal, and privacy standards is mandatory, including HIPAA and company policies. Non-discrimination policies are in place, and accessibility support is available upon request.