FOREWORD W elcome to the summer edition of Healthcare Digital magazine .
In our cover story for this issue , we speak with Andy Lehman , CIO and Senior VP of Kettering Health Network . Founded in 1964 , the company has been enthusiastically committed to the spirit of technological innovation that its namesake , inventor Charles F . Kettering , embodied . Furthermore , the hospital combines this attitude with a faith-based system of values that prioritises complete patient welfare . “ We believe that caring for patients and their families in our hospitals , physician offices , imaging centres and emergency rooms is sacred work . We take care of the whole person , not just the physical element ,” says Lehman .
He goes on to say that the company ’ s IT strategy is shaped by this ongoing mission : “ It is all about improving the quality of life for the people in the communities we serve . There ’ s a lot of work many IT organisations do that may not add value ; our vision of ‘ Only Value ’ emphasises value delivery , which ultimately achieves the Kettering Health Network mission .”
Elsewhere in the issue , we speak with
AltaMed Health services on transforming clinical systems , Mental Health Center of Denver about trying to become the healthiest state in America , and Cerner Middle East on its end-to-end healthcare transformation . This edition also includes a special report on LTTS ; Jyotirmay Datta , EVP and Business Head , describes the important role LTTS is playing in helping healthcare navigate the new normal .
Our editorial takes this month explore the many ways in which healthcare is being augmented by new technology , including surgical robotics , digital healthcare apps and IoT-enhanced capabilities in hospitals . We also find out how pharmaceutical supply chains are changing post-COVID-19 .
Additionally , this month ’ s Top 10 takes a look at the leading healthcare brands in the market today , such as Johnson & Johnson , UnitedHealth Global and Amerisource Bergen .
Stay safe and enjoy the issue .
Will Girling william . girling @ bizclikmedia . com
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